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LOVILL

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Panama


LOVILL

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Provided by LOVILL

LOVILL represents clients in complex international transactions, as well as legal matters required in the regular course of business. The corporate team provides legal advice to clients in the following sectors: consumer goods, infrastructure, logistics, transportation, pharmaceuticals, security, financial entities, telecommunications, e-commerce, among others. LOVILL offers a multidisciplinary team that can advise businesses on corporate structures, contracts, compliance, administrative regulations, tax and merger and acquisition transactions.

LOVILL has developed an expert practice for providing legal services in the region to multinational companies, family offices, foreign investors, and private clients that consider Panama, due to its strategic location, special investment incentives, political stability and dynamic economy, as the best place to establish their operations in the region. LOVILL advises each client according to the investment regime and corporate structure that best suits its business goals.

Industries (9)

  • Consumer goods
  • Infrastructure
  • Logistics
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Security
  • Financial services
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • E-commerce

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Corporate/M&A - Panama

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
LOVILL houses a well-regarded corporate practice group involved in an array of mandates such as M&A transactions, spin-offs and corporate restructuring, along with corporate governance matters in Panama. The team is also active assisting clients with the drafting of commercial contracts, such as service and shareholder agreements.

Work Highlights

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  • LOVILL advised advised Urban Developers and Investors on developing its first real estate project in Panama, a residential building in Panama City, as well as on developing their construction agreement.

Strengths

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  • LOVILL's advice always includes practical and actionable solutions that balance compliance with the law and our business needs. The service offered is excellent, professional and attentive to detail.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Alejandro Fung
    Band 3Alejandro Fung

    Alejandro Fung

    Partner Alejandro Fung is roundly endorsed by the market for his experience handling corporate mandates in Panama.

    • Alejandro Fung is an excellent lawyer. He is very structured and has extensive knowledge in the corporate and contractual field.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
  • Band 3Elizabeth Heurtematte
    Band 3Elizabeth Heurtematte

    Elizabeth Heurtematte

    Key partner Elizabeth Heurtematte continues to provide a solid practice advising clients on regulatory corporate mandates, as well as negotiating commercial agreements in Panama.
    • Elizabeth Heurtematte always demonstrates excellent technical knowledge. She articulates her ideas and recommendations well, understands business and is proactive.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

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