Paula Alzate
Corporate/M&A
Firm PROFILE
BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Latin America 2027
Rankings
Leading firm in Latin America 2027
Ranked Individual
Ranked Individual
Top figures
6
Lawyers
1
Offices
180
Company Size
Content provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Contributions and articles
2 Global Practice Guides
Overview
Provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
BDO in Panama is a leading business consulting firm with over 35 years of local experience, offering integrated Legal, Audit & Assurance, Tax, Advisory, and Business Services & Outsourcing. As part of the global BDO network, present in 166 countries, the firm combines local expertise with global capabilities to deliver reliable, timely, and strategic solutions. Guided by its purpose, “People helping people,” BDO supports clients in making informed decisions and achieving sustainable growth.
Industry sectors (13)
- Financial Services
- Natural Resources
- Manufacturing
- Public Sector
- Consumer Goods
- Private Equity
- Construction and Real Estate
- Professional Services
- Health, Chemistry and Pharmaceuticals
- Transportation and Logistics
- Education and NGO
- Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
- Energy
Capabilities (15)
- Corporate and Commercial Law
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Corporate Restructuring and Business Reorganizations
- Tax Planning and Tax Structuring
- Economic Substance and International Tax Compliance
- Regulatory and Administrative Law
- Special Economic Regimes (SEM, EMMA, Panama Pacifico and Free Trade Zones)
- Employment and Labour Law
- Executive Immigration and Global Mobility
- Intellectual Property
- Data Protection and Privacy
- Commercial Contracts and International Trade
- Real Estate and Infrastructure Projects
- Due Diligence and Transactional Support
- Private Wealth Law – High Net Worth
Key people
Provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Rafael Rivera
Managing Partner
Javier Vallarino
Partner
Paula Alzate
Director
Juan Vallarino
Senior Lawyer
Karen Tejeira
Senior Lawyer
Génesis de la Cruz
Senior Lawyer
Work & experience
Provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
BDO Legal is known for providing strategic, proactive, and multidisciplinary legal advice, with a business-oriented perspective and a focus on each client’s needs. Its practice encompasses Corporate and M&A, Tax, Intellectual Property, Administrative, Immigration, and Labor Law. Its areas of expertise include reorganizations and mergers, structures under special tax regimes, international trademark management, and high-value tax litigation.
Ranked Offices at BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Ranked Individuals at BDO Legal Sociedad Civil (1)
Panama
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All Contributions (2)
Provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
Global Practice Guide
Doing Business In... 2026 | Panama | Trends and Developments
Authored by: Rafael Rivera
Article
Jun 2026
Global Practice Guide
Doing Business In... 2026 | Panama | Law and Practice
Authored by: Carolina Lino, Javier José Vallarino, Juan Vallarino, Karen Y. Tejeira, Rafael Rivera
Article
Jun 2026
Top figures
6
Lawyers
1
Offices
180
Company Size
Content provided by BDO Legal Sociedad Civil
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