Patton, Moreno & Asvat is home to a robust labour team whose diverse caseload includes contract structuring, work permits, collective bargaining negotiations, and complex labour disputes involving mass labour claim proceedings. The group regularly advises major international clients on daily operation in Panama, assisting companies with the full array of employment and immigration law. The team is well-versed in Panama’s Special Migration Status (SEM) legislation, making it especially valuable to clients seeking to relocate their operations to the country. Head of team Khatiya Asvat  is a seasoned labour lawyer whose expertise covers the full range of employment relations. Joaquín De Obarrio is a key contact for labour disputes and administrative proceedings.
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Practice head

Khatiya Asvat

Other key lawyers

Joaquín De Obarrio