Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán is home to a robust labour team, covering the full array of labour and immigration law. The group has a proven track record in advising foreign businesses on labour matters when transferring or expanding their operations into the Panamanian market. It is also reputed for efficient collective bargaining agreement negotiation, regularly achieving favourable results for its clients. Javier José Vallarino, an experienced labour lawyer highly regarded for his labour litigation practice, co-leads the team with Ana Graciela Medina, who excels in immigration law. They are closely assisted by Karen Tejeira, who stands out for her experience in social security law.
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Key clients
- Grupo Ultracom
- Caribbean Franchise Development Corp.
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Bancolombia
- Global Bank
- Diageo
- Compañía Universal de Perfumería Francesa
- Inmobiliaria Don Antonio
- Sky Chefs de Panamá
- Agencias Celmar
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Rey on the negotiation and execution of its 2025–2029 Collective Bargaining Agreement with SINATRAVIP.
Provided ongoing labour and employment advice to Compañía Universal de Perfumería Francesa (CHANEL) in Panama, including HR training on social security compliance and recent pension system reforms.
Provided ongoing labour and employment counsel to Grupo Ultracom, advising on compliance, workplace relations, terminations, and union matters to mitigate legal and reputational risk under Panamanian law.
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Practice head
Javier José Vallarino; Ana Graciela Medina