Banking
The firm has wide experience advising banking institutions that use the flourishing Panamanian banking facilities both in Panama and abroad. We advise our clients on bank registration and licensing, credit transactions, refinancing, recovery, and other banking and commercial matters.
The firm has extensive experience providing legal counsel to banking institutions that utilize Panama’s dynamic and growing banking sector, both locally and internationally. Our team of lawyers regularly advises banks and financial institutions on a wide range of regulatory and transactional matters, ensuring full compliance with Panamanian laws and international best practices.
We assist our clients through every stage of their operations, from bank registration and licensing with the relevant authorities, to structuring and negotiating credit transactions, refinancing agreements, and recovery strategies. Our services also cover day-to-day banking operations, regulatory compliance, risk management, and the resolution of disputes.
By staying at the forefront of industry developments and regulatory changes, we deliver tailored solutions that support our clients’ strategic objectives, whether they are entering the Panamanian market or expanding their cross-border operations. Our commitment to excellence and in-depth knowledge of the sector makes us a trusted partner for banks seeking reliable legal guidance in Panama and abroad.
La República de Panamá aprobó la Ley 526 de 2026 (“Ley 526”), la cual introduce requisitos de sustancia económica para determinadas entidades panameñas que formen parte de grupos multinacionales y obtengan rentas pasivas de fuente extranjera. Ley 526 entrará en vigor a partir del período fiscal 2027 y se espera que su reglamentación sea prontamente emitida por el Órgano Ejecutivo.
