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Quijano & Associates > The Legal 500 Rankings

Panama > Capital markets Tier 3

Demonstrating strength in the real estate, tourism and retail sectors in particular, the team at Quijano & Associates is well versed in both debt and equity capital markets transactions, advising on share offerings, capital raises and bond issuances, including cross-border matters. The practice also handles registrations with the Superintendency of the Securities Market (SMV) and advises a high volume of clients seeking to obtain investment adviser licences from the regulator. Oliver Muñoz leads the team, bringing his notable previous in-house experience with the SMV. Senior associates Ileana Céspedes and Luis Miguel Rojer provide key support across the full range of capital markets matters.

Panama > Offshore Tier 3

Quijano & Associates‘ private wealth practice comes highly recommended for its ‘excellent availability to deal with the client’s needs and concerns‘ and ‘the fact that the firm provides a service in the same time zone‘, with a presence in the BVI, the Bahamas, Belize, the Seychelles, Hong Kong and Switzerland. The practice covers a broad swathe of issues affecting international HNWIs, including the formation of companies and foundations, trust services and post-incorporation matters such as tax and compliance advice. The firm has recently expanded its offering by introducing a portal to allow clients to directly submit annual economic substance declarations and launching an audit and projects department which ensures compliance with new regulatory requirements. Managing partner Julio Quijano, who is singled out as a ‘great lawyer‘, leads the practice alongside Jaime Sánchez; both are well versed in private wealth law and estate planning. The deep bench of associates includes Valerie Barrios and Carlos Alvarado.

Panama > Transport: Shipping Tier 3

Quijano & Associates takes advantage of its presence in various overseas jurisdictions, including the Seychelles and the British Virgin Islands, to advise a host of international clients on shipping matters. The firm counts shipping lines, vessel owners and operators, financial institutions and insurers – to name but a few – among its clients, with a solid track record of representing a considerable proportion of the Panamanian Merchant Marine fleet. Practice head Carla Rojas Pardini is well versed in the registration of vessels and naval mortgages, transfers of ownership and compliance issues. Randall Webster is also a notable contact.

Panama > Banking and finance Tier 4

The banking and finance team at Quijano & Associates is equally adept at advising lender banks and corporate borrowers on a wide range of financial transactions, including syndicated loans, bridge loans, mortgages and acquisition finance. The firm has robust experience in domestic loans, but also assists with cross-border matters, benefitting from its close relationships with prominent international law firms. Oliver Muñoz leads the team; in addition to banking and finance and securities matters, he has notable expertise in regulatory issues relating to blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital assets. He receives capable support from senior associates Ileana Céspedes and Luis Miguel Rojer.