LOVILL is experienced across a broad range of corporate matters, including local and cross-border M&A, where it acts for domestic and international clients. Elizabeth Heurtematte co-leads the practice alongside Isabel Cristina López, with Heurtematte active in corporate transactions and corporate restructurings, and Lopez combining her expertise in dispute resolution to assist in a full range of corporate transactions. Alejandro Fung has been instrumental in a number of the firm’s corporate deals, and Jeannette Bravo is noted for the assistance she provides to multinational companies on their day-to-day operations.
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Testimonials
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- 'Lovill's practice stands out for its comprehensive, practical, and problem-solving approach, making it a key strategic partner for our organization in Panama. What we consider unique is the combination of deep knowledge of the local legal environment with an international perspective, which provides significant added value for global firms like ours.'
- 'Among the team's main strengths are its agile response capacity, its high technical level, and its clear communication of risks and recommendations. The firm maintains a collaborative approach that facilitates collaborative work across its various areas of expertise, ensuring consistent and efficient support for different projects.'
- 'Compared to other firms, Lovill stands out for its closeness to its clients and the customization of its services, which translates into advice tailored to our specific needs. We also value the implementation of technological tools that facilitate case management, as well as its commitment to clear and reasonable billing practices. The team's diversity and commitment to inclusion are also positive aspects that make the difference." "The people we have worked with at Lovill are distinguished by their professionalism, ethics, and the quality of their advice. We especially highlight the work of its partners, who combine deep technical knowledge with an excellent willingness to understand the client's business and priorities.'
- 'We have appreciated qualities such as proactivity, clarity in presenting complex issues, and the ability to propose viable alternatives in challenging scenarios. Likewise, the associates with whom we have interacted demonstrate a high level of preparation and an outstanding commitment to meeting deadlines and quality standards.'
- 'We would like to highlight, among others, Jeannette Bravo for her leadership and strategic vision, as well as Alejandro Fung for his dedication and technical excellence.'
- 'I work now almost exclusively with Alejandro Fung and he is always available to me. When he structures something legally, he always makes sure that there is an easily retrievable record of the transaction so that there will never be any buyer concerns in a future sale. I have worked with principal and founder Elizabeth Huertematte in the past and found her confidential advice very beneficial.'
Key clients
- SGS
- M&A Captial
- Archroma Textiles
- Telca Telecomunicaciones (Telecable)
- Riba Smtih
- Sanfer Centroamerica y Caribe
- Emi Panamá
- Unilever
- Visa
- Ceva Logistics
Work highlights
Provided legal advice to Archroma Textiles in connection with the acquisition of Hunstman Corporation's textile division.
Advising the Costa Rica telecommunications company Telecable on its expansion and commencement of operations in the Republic of Panama.
Provided legal advice in connection with the acquisition of the Vitalis group.
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Practice head
Elizabeth Heurtematte; Isabel Cristina López