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Dispute Resolution | Latin America

Panama

Dispute Resolution encompasses all stages of litigation including pre-trial negotiations, documentation and preparation for trial, summary judgment motions, trial, appeals and enforcement proceedings. There are two main types of litigation: commercial disputes before civil courts, and white-collar crime, including government investigations.

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Band 1
  1. Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee presents an extensive track record in high-profile cases in Panama. The team is often seen representing clients in all areas of litigation, encompassing administrative, civil and commercial claims, as well as labour law and international arbitration proceedings. The department boasts significant expertise advising clients on disputes related to concession contracts, insurance policies and a range of regulatory matters, in addition to contentious insolvency issues. The firm's client portfolio features an array of major companies hailing from the TMT, banking and construction industries. The firm's new client additions include the Superintendencia de Bancos de Panamá.
  2. Galindo, Arias & López
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    Galindo, Arias & López
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Galindo, Arias & López comprises a pre-eminent dispute resolution team offering a multifaceted and well-established practice in Panama. The noted bench of stellar practitioners is particularly adept at advising on complex international arbitration proceedings pertaining to the construction sector. The department handles high-profile administrative and judicial litigation with experience advising on asset recovery and contractual disputes. The team is also well placed to assist clients with criminal proceedings, in addition to environmental damages claims.
  3. Morgan & Morgan Legal
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    Morgan & Morgan Legal
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked
    Morgan & Morgan Legal boasts significant experience across commercial, administrative and criminal litigation, in addition to handling Panamanian and international arbitration proceedings. The team's expertise spans disputes concerning breach of contract, debt recovery and insolvency, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards and administrative proceedings concerning concession contracts. The department routinely provides counsel to an impressive client roster encompassing the banking, TMT and shipping sectors.
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Band 2
  1. Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
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    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega houses a well-regarded practice with a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of disputes in Panama. The team is routinely instructed by multinationals on account of its expertise in civil, commercial and administrative claims. The department boasts particular strength in shareholder, real estate and insolvency cases. The firm is also well placed to assist clients with local and international arbitration proceedings, particularly those under ICC rulings. The noted bench of practitioners is retained by an impressive client roster, including major companies from the finance, energy and construction industries.
  2. Britton & Iglesias - BRIG
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    Britton & Iglesias - BRIG
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked
    Britton & Iglesias - BRIG is a dynamic dispute resolution boutique with a bench of practitioners that regularly assists notable Panamanian and international clients from the construction, energy and banking and finance sectors with their commercial and administrative litigation proceedings. The team regularly assists with breach of contract, damages claims and shareholder disputes. The department is also well versed in domestic and international arbitration proceedings.
  3. Infante & Pérez Almillano
    2
    Infante & Pérez Almillano
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Infante & Pérez Almillano's well-regarded conflict resolution team acts for a range of Panamanian and multinational players, with noted expertise advising clients from the real estate and banking industries. The team regularly handles disputes relating to breach of contract, outstanding debt payments and debt restructuring, as well as subsequent damages claims. The department's expertise extends to arbitration, as well as criminal proceedings.
  4. LOVILL
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    LOVILL
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    LOVILL's experienced dispute resolution team acts on a range of contentious mandates for international and Panamanian companies and individuals. The firm's client portfolio includes government bodies. The department is particularly well known for its litigation capabilities, notably in civil and criminal proceedings, as well as the labour arena. The team also has experience representing companies in arbitration cases.
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Band 3
  1. Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    3
    Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez possesses a known practice group routinely advising clients on breach of contract litigation and subsequent damages claims, as well as Panamanian and international arbitration proceedings. The team's expertise assisting with insurance-related disputes in the medical and financial spheres stands out. The department also counsels clients active in public administration.
  2. FABREGA MOLINO
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    FABREGA MOLINO
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    FABREGA MOLINO possesses a robust team with a solid offering in the Panamanian conflict resolution arena, boasting particular skill counselling on contentious matters pertaining to the banking and finance industry. The department is experienced at handling civil and commercial litigation, with a solid offering in the labour arena. The firm is also well placed to advise on local and international arbitration proceedings, including under ICC rules.
  3. Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)
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    Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)
    Dispute Resolution
    2024 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    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.