Panama City

Panama City

G. Porras y Asociados

Calle 58 Obarrio, PH Plaza 58
Piso 6, Oficina 611
Panamá,
Panama

P +507 275 5450

F +507 6612 4620

https://www.dentons.com/en/global-presence/central-america

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Globally recognized for excellence in banking, commerce and tourism, Panama City is a dynamic financial center anchored by the US dollar. Now with an expanded canal, allowing neo-Panamax ships to travel through the famed waterway, Panama City offers businesses a vibrant economic foundation.

Nearly 80 percent of Panama’s gross domestic product is derived from services, including banking, free trade zones, insurance, container shipping ports, ship flagship registry and a globally recognized medical sector. The country's robust agribusiness makes it a leading exporter of bananas, shrimp, sugar and coffee to the US, Canada and Europe, while its manufacturing sectors include aircraft parts, cement products, beverages, adhesives and textiles.

Rely on our Panama City office as your gateway to this important regional hub and take advantage of opportunities with the leading law office in the nation. Benefit from an experienced team that can help you tap into the growing Panamanian economy's vast potential and opportunity. Recognized for managing multijurisdictional transactions, as well as corporate law, banking and finance, capital markets, international trade, taxation and tax planning, our Panama City office is widely respected for our leadership throughout the region.

Our key service areas:

Antitrust
Corporate
Mergers and acquisitions
Litigation and dispute resolution
Tax
Banking and finance
Real estate
Government and international affairs
Employment and labor
Compliance and anti-corruption
Public and international law
Intellectual Property and Technology

Accolades

Chambers Latin America 2024

Corporate/M&A: “Gisela Álvarez de Porras is excellent and highly responsive. She has a lot of experience in complex corporate matters in Panama.” – Chambers Latin America, 2024
Projects & Energy: “Dentons houses a dynamic projects and energy department based in Panama City. The team is well placed to assist clients with matters arising from the energy and natural resources sector, with particular expertise advising on concession agreements, the financing and development of conventional and non-conventional energy projects, and related environmental issues. The department also offers extensive experience advising on social infrastructure and transport projects.” – Chambers Latin America, 2024

The Legal 500 Latin America 2024

Banking and Finance: “The team stands out for its knowledge, prestige, availability, efficiency and proactivity.” – Legal 500 Latin America, 2024

Recognition

Dentons achieves 157 rankings in Chambers Latin America 2025

August 23, 2024

Independent legal publisher Chambers and Partners continues to recognize Dentons lawyers as market leaders throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.

Dentons achieves top rankings in Chambers Latin America 2022

August 27, 2021

Latin America: Chambers Latin America 2022 has awarded Dentons 125 quality rankings across the Latin America region. Together with the Chambers Global and Brazil guides, the leading legal publisher now recognizes Dentons offices across Brazil, Chile, the Caribbean, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Bolivia’s previously announced combination Guevara & Gutierrez.

Dentons significant recognition in the recent 2020 edition of Chambers Latin America

August 23, 2019

Chambers Latin America 2020 has given Dentons lawyers 65 recognitions as leaders in their fields. Among these were five Band 1, nineteen Band 2, thirteen Band 3, eleven Band 4 and two Band 5 rankings.

Insights

Panama Introduces a New Incentive for Foreign Employees of SEM Companies (Multinational Headquarters)

April 8, 2025

Panama: A recent measure expands opportunities for international employees in Panama. This change could make a key difference for those working at multinational companies. Want to know how to take advantage of it? At Dentons, we can help.

Dentons Global Taking Security Guide

June 27, 2024

Global: In our interconnected global economy, banking and finance transactions are becoming increasingly complex and regulatory frameworks are constantly evolving. Our Global Taking Security Guide offers you a clear, practical Q&A style overview of how to take security in more than 40 jurisdictions across the globe.