Dr Juan José Espino > Pardini & Asociados > Panama, Panama > Lawyer Profile

Pardini & Asociados
PLAZA 2000 TOWER, 10 FLOOR
50TH AVENUE,P.O. BOX 0815 01117
PANAMA
Panama

Position

Partner

Areas of Experience

  • Maritime
  • Aviation
  • Foreign Investments
  • Company

 

Representative Experience

  • Representing reinsurers and airlines in several claims, including aviation accidents
  • Representing marine industry and mega yacht owners
  • Organization of several marine transportation companies in Panama
  • Organization and advised of several Hotels & Resorts projects
  • Several Tourism Services companies

 

Awards & Recognition

  • Dispute resolution – Dr. Juan José Espino by Legal 500 Latin America
  • Air Transport and Aviation Liability 2019 – Dr. Juan José Espino by Lexology Getting the Deal Through
  • National Leader – Central America 2019 – Aviation by Who’s Who Legal
  • Lawyers – Corporate and Regulatory by Citywealth Leaderslist 2019
  • Aviation & Maritime Law Firm of the Year in Panama by Corporate INTL Global Award 2019
  • Financial and Corporate 2019 by IFLR1000
  • Law Firm of the Year – Corporate and Litigation – Panama 2018 by Global 100
  • Best Foreign Investments Law Firm – Panama 2018 by M&A Awards of Acquisition International

Languages

  • Spanish and English

Memberships

  • Panama Bar Association
  • Panama Maritime Law Association
  • British Chamber of Commerce
  • American Chamber of Commerce

Education

  • University of Panama (Licenciate in Law and Political Sciences, 1986).
  • Magdalen College (University of Oxford. 1986-1987), affiliated as research student at Jesus College, under Prof. RM Goode supervision (sept. 1988-june 1989).
  • University of San Diego (1987-1988).
  • Queen Mary College (University of London, 1988-1989).

Lawyer Rankings

Panama > Transport: Aviation

(Leading individuals)

Juan José Espino – Pardini & Asociados

The ‘excellent‘ aviation team at Pardini & Asociados is commended for its wide-ranging expertise in the sector, which spans transactional, regulatory and contentious matters. The firm is particularly sought after by international clients for its expertise in aviation-related litigation, with an emphasis on cases involving liability for damages caused to cargo. In addition, the team assists an impressive client roster of international airlines with contractual and regulatory issues relating to their operations in Panama. Practice co-head Juan José Espino focuses on aviation disputes, while fellow department head Juan Francisco Pardini is the name to note for corporate, financial and regulatory matters. At the associate level, senior attorney Eduardo Achurra handles regulatory and permitting issues, and attorney Adrián Rivera provides key support in litigation.

Panama > Banking and finance

Pardini & Asociados‘ banking and finance practice stands out for its strength in shipping, aviation and real estate finance, predominantly acting for private and corporate borrowers. The team’s growing – and increasingly international – client base ranges from family businesses to multinational corporations, including shipping, mining and aviation leasing companies. The firm also assists with the incorporation and establishment of banks, leasing and factoring transactions, and corporate and project finance. Managing partner Juan Francisco Pardini, who counts structured and asset finance among his core areas of expertise, leads the team with Juan José Espino, whose practice covers foreign investments and ship and aviation finance.