FABREGA MOLINO is considered by sources to be "an excellent firm in Panama." The team often advise high net worth individuals and closely held businesses on a wide range of matters, including estate, succession and philanthropic planning. They also have expertise handling offshore matters. An interviewee observes: "They are very focused on client service, they coordinate a great team and they always deliver."
"If we need complex opinions, we go to FABREGA MOLINO," reveals a source, explaining: "They are very good at handling complex and sophisticated private wealth issues. They have a huge level of knowledge and expertise of complex matters." Another commentator reports: "I only have positive feedback. They are always responsive, helpful and pleasant to work with. They are my go-to firm in Panama."
Notable practitioners
Gretel Ciniglio is widely recognised by sources as "one of the top lawyers in Panama." She is highly sought after for her expertise in an array of private wealth matters, including estate, succession and philanthropic planning. "Gretel is wonderful to work with. I deal with other lawyers all the time, but Gretel is one of those people that I strive to be like," states an impressed commentator, explaining:"She has always been very responsive, incredibly helpful, and she always goes above and beyond what has been asked of her." Another interviewee notes: "She is super intelligent and very technically skilled. She can process large amounts of information very quickly and speaks many languages fluently, which is a real skill."
José Juan Márquez is a well known and well-connected market leader in Panama, according to local sources. He often advises wealthy individuals on a range of private client matters, including estate planning, private interest foundations and tax planning.
Juan Pablo Fabrega is regarded by a commentator as "an outstanding lawyer" who "knows the law deeply." He regularly advises affluent clients on estate planning and trust structures, and one local source observes: "He knows everything there is to know about Panamanian corporation law. He is one of the big lawyers that has been involved in amending and modernising the Panamanian law." An interviewee says: "He is very smart, practical and into the details."
Liza Díaz advises high net worth individuals and families on estate planning, private interest foundations and cross-border structures. "I would recommend her," says a source, explaining: "She is very clever and proactive." Another source comments: "She has been very efficient and good to deal with. I am impressed with her."
