Motta, Yaafar & Diaz

Motta, Yaafar & Diaz (MYD) is a distinguished full-service Panamanian law firm, founded in 2023 by a talented of young lawyers, dedicated to providing unparalleled legal advice.

MYD combines the strength of legal tradition with the power of innovation. MYD moves at the pace of the business world, offering a dynamic and agile approach that responds to the changing demands of it's clients. In an environment where legal complexity can be an obstacle, MYD transforms it into opportunities through deep legal knowledge and their ability to anticipate challenges.

With a presence in key sectors of the economy, MYD works with both emerging companies and established corporations, providing tailored solutions. Each case represents an opportunity to apply modern strategies and offer their clients a competitive advantage in a global market.

Areas of Practice

The legal team at Motta, Yaafar & Díaz has the capacity and experience to provide comprehensive legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas, with particular strength in corporate and transactional matters. The firm advises clients in corporate law; mergers and acquisitions; real estate and project development; estate planning and private client; banking and finance; regulatory and sanitary registrations; intellectual property; immigration; civil and commercial litigation; labor law; taxation; company formation and corporate governance; trusts and private foundations; and commercial contracting.

The firm regularly represents both domestic and international clients in complex cross-border transactions, coordinating with financial institutions, fiduciaries, and foreign counsel to ensure efficient and commercially sound outcomes.

This work is further supported by the firm’s active participation in international legal networks, including AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) and The Law Firm Network (LFN), which connect Motta, Yaafar & Díaz and its clients with trusted legal professionals across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, facilitating seamless multi-jurisdictional advice.