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Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)

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Global Guide 2026 : Panama


Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)

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Shipping - Panama

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What the Team is Known For
Patton Moreno & Asvat's outstanding maritime practice group is frequently sought out by international co-counsel to act on cross-border ship financing mandates. Its highly regarded team advises a who's who of financial entities on a range of sophisticated lending transactions, such as cross-collateral secured loans, in addition to assisting with debt restructuring matters. The department also provides counsel to drilling and insurance clients. The firm's expertise extends to vessel title and mortgage registration. The department's clients also benefit from a dedicated London office.
Strengths

Patton Moreno & Asvat provides expedite and efficient assistance, as well as high expertise in shipping and a client-focused service.

The team at Patton Moreno & Asvat have excellent shipping knowledge and technical skills. They offer prompt replies, attention to detail, and friendly and professional collaboration.

Notable practitioners
Belisario J Porras

Established practitioner Belisario Porras comes highly recommended by market observers for his shipping practice in Panama.

Belisario Porras brings many years of experience and commercial acumen. He provides quality legal services to his clients.


María Teresa Díaz G

Noteworthy partner María Teresa Díaz continues to show significant prowess advising clients on ship financing mandates. She is also well versed in vessel registration, asset purchases and transfers of ownership.

María Teresa Díaz possesses great expertise. She is proactive in her communication and highly responsive to client needs, always going above and beyond to ensure satisfaction.


Enrique Sibauste

Enrique Sibauste is well placed to advise Panamanian clients on the registration of ships and naval mortgages. He also offers extensive expertise in the preparation of security documents and the purchase and sale of assets. Based in London and admitted to practice in Panama, Enrique Sibauste speaks fluent English and Spanish.

What differentiates Enrique Sibauste is his pragmatic and commercial approach while still being attentive to client needs.

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