Latin America Guide 2027 : Panama
Ranked Individual
Provided by Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)
Patton, Moreno & Asvat represents local and international clients in complex civil, commercial and maritime disputes before Panamanian courts, as well as in domestic and international arbitration. The team advises companies, financial institutions, investors and international businesses in disputes arising from commercial relationships, corporate transactions, financing arrangements, regulated activities and transportation matters.
The practice handles matters from the early assessment of a dispute and development of litigation strategy through precautionary and interim measures, court proceedings, appeals, settlement, enforcement and related proceedings. The team also advises on cross-border disputes requiring coordination with foreign counsel and represents clients in arbitration proceedings involving international parties and multijurisdictional matters.
Patton, Moreno & Asvat’s dispute resolution lawyers work closely with the firm’s corporate, financial, transport and regulatory teams, allowing the practice to address matters involving both contentious and transactional issues as well as sector-specific considerations.
Areas of experience include:
Provided by Chambers
Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA) is a well-regarded dispute resolution firm that benefits from a strong bench of litigators. The team enjoys recognition for its capabilities representing foreign clients in civil and commercial disputes in Panama. The department is also well placed to advise on arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.
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Patton Moreno & Asvat provides realistic and practical advice. The team takes a holistic approach to each case, communicates clearly throughout the process and offers transparent guidance grounded in a balanced assessment of the available options under Panamanian law.
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Up-and-coming lawyer Joaquin De Obarrio elicits praise from clients for his practice in the dispute resolution arena in Panama. He is frequently seen advising clients from the tech and infrastructure sectors.
Joaquin De Obarrio has a strong ability to resolve complex matters efficiently and demonstrates a thorough understanding of his work.
Dispute Resolution
Provided by Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)
Ebrahim Asvat
Head of Department
Joaquin De Obarrio
Khatiya Asvat
Head of Department
Joaquin De Obarrio
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