Axios Law

Axios's core expertise includes cross-border structuring, corporate governance, and compliance, supported by in-depth knowledge of multi-jurisdictional regulations that empower our clients to grow and protect their investments globally. Our team combines deep technical knowledge with a practical, business-focused approach, enabling clients to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional frameworks with confidence. By anticipating regulatory developments and tailoring solutions to each client’s needs, we help businesses and investors protect their assets, achieve sustainable growth, and maintain operational resilience across borders.

Through Axios Trust, our licensed trust division, we complement our corporate services with specialized trust and fiduciary solutions. This integrated platform allows us to deliver seamless strategies that address asset protection, succession planning, and tax efficiency, while ensuring long-term stability and continuity. Whether guiding multinational groups, family offices, or high-net-worth individuals, Axios is committed to providing strategic, forward-looking advice that safeguards investments and supports our clients’ global ambitions.

Dayra Berbey de Rojas is the founding and managing partner of Axios Law and is qualified and practices commercial law with an expertise in wealth management for over 25 years.Dayra is involved in the intricate transactions of the Private Client and Estate Planning division and has vast experience in tax planning and optimization. In her management and advisory role in the Private Client and Estate Planning division, Dayra is widely respected for her unparalleled expertise in crafting sophisticated trust structures that safeguard her clients' wealth and brings a distinguished record of successfully handling complex legal matters for a diverse range of clients

Elda Sansón is the other founding partner of Axios law and is one of the most knowledgeable attorneys in real estate management for HNW and UHNW individuals through corporate structuring. Elda has successfully overseen a myriad of real estate transactions, ranging from acquisitions of important real estate for commercial development and development projects for public and private entities. Her profound understanding of the real estate dynamics positions her as an invaluable asset to clients seeking adept guidance in the ever-evolving landscape of real estate management.

Chris Effio is a Partner of Axios Law and has been a trusted legal advisor since 2008 with specialized experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and complex restructuring. Her strategic mindset and analytical rigor make her a go-to advisor for high-profile transactions, where she excels in guiding businesses through intricate legal and regulatory challenges to drive efficient, value-focused outcomes. Chris’s practice covers the full spectrum of M&A, from initial structuring and due diligence to post-deal integration. She has led numerous high-stakes transactions, including spin-offs, corporate reorganizations, and cross-border mergers, advising clients on achieving strategic growth while maintaining compliance and operational resilience.

Axios Law is highly regarded for its expertise in corporate law and M&A advisory, guiding clients through the full lifecycle of their business operations and investments. Our practice spans a wide range of industries, including financial services, real estate, technology, private equity, and energy, allowing us to provide sector-specific insights that add measurable value to each transaction.

We advise both family-owned businesses and multinational corporations, tailoring our approach to address the distinct challenges of each. For family enterprises, we provide comprehensive support on governance, succession planning, and intergenerational wealth transfers, ensuring continuity and stability across generations. For global corporations and investors, we deliver strategic counsel on complex cross-border transactions, restructurings, and joint ventures, always with a focus on risk management, regulatory compliance, and long-term value creation.

Our corporate and M&A team combines technical excellence with practical execution, helping clients structure deals, negotiate effectively, and achieve seamless ownership transitions that support sustained growth and global competitiveness.

Axios Law has a strong international focus, regularly advising clients on cross-border corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and investment strategies that span multiple jurisdictions. Our lawyers are skilled in navigating the complexities of conflicting regulatory regimes, tax considerations, and compliance requirements, ensuring that clients can operate seamlessly across borders.

Through our trust and corporate services arm, Axios Trust, we integrate asset protection, succession planning, and wealth management strategies with corporate and transactional advice, delivering solutions for multinational corporations, private equity funds, and high-net-worth families.

Panamá City, Republic of Panamá.

Banco General Tower, 25th Floor, Of. 2501

Aquilino de la Guardia Ave. & 5B Sur Ave.

Urb. Marbella, Panamá City, Rep. of Panamá

Phone: +507 830-5606 / 830-5261

E-mail: [email protected]

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