Born in Panama, Republic of Panama, December 1, 1954.
Admitted to the bar, 1977, Panama.
Education:
- University of Panama (Licenciate in Law and Political Sciences, 1977).
- Tulane University (LL.M., 1978).
- University of Madrid, PhD studies (1980).
Published Works & Lectures
- Update on Petroleum Free Zones, Foreign Investment, September, 2018;
- Reviving Panama Corporations and their Tax Consequences, Wealth, Tax & Corporate Services, April, 2018;
- Pardini & Asociados files multiple amicus curiae on behalf of IATA, United, Copa, Lufthansa, Lan, Aviation & Shipping, March, 2018
- IR Global Commercial 2017 Virtual Series - The Devil in the Detai, August, 2017;
- International Succession Laws - Panama, STEP, July, 2017;
- Real Estate Investment Companies (REITs), The Panama Legal Report, August, 2016;
- "Tax Effects of the Dissolution of Companies", The Panama Legal Report, February, 2015;
- “Panama Foundations as a Vehicle for Asset Protection”, International Tax Planning Conference, 2014.
- "Family Offices", Practical Latin American Tax Strategies, January, 2014;
- “The Forgotten Trust”, Step Journal, November, 2010;
- The ABA Guide to International Business Negotiations, 2009.
- "Panama Limited Liability Companies," The Panama Legal Report, July, 2009;
- "Estate Planning in Panama," The Panama Legal Report, January, 2009;
- "Panama as a Regional Headquarters for Multinationals," The Panama Legal Report, April, 2007;
- "Petroleum Free Zones of Panama," Oil, Gas & Energy Law Journal, February, 2004;
- "Mergers & Acquisitions in Panama," The Panama Legal Report, January, 2003;
International Practice: Thelen Reid & Priest, New York, 1980-82.
Member
- Panama Bar Association
- Panama – Canada Chamber of Commerce (President 2005-2017)
- American Chamber of Commerce of Panama (President 1995-1996)
- Panama Council for Investment & Development of Panama (President 1995-2004)
- New York State Bar Association, Co-Chairman, Panama Chapter.
- US-Panama Business Council (former member, Board of Directors)
- Japan-Panama Friendship Association (former member, Board of Directors)
- American Bar Association, Chairman, Energy & Natural Resources Committee, ABA (2000-2003)
- Society of Trust & Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Other
- Ambassador of Panama for Trade Matters 1993-95
- Honorary Consul of Malaysia to Panama
Areas of Experience
- Corporate / Transactional
- Foreign Investments / Joint Ventures / M&As
- Aviation & Maritime - Transactional
- Energy / Mining / Petroleum
- Foundations /Trusts / Taxation
- Family Offices
Representative Experience
- Merger of airline companies
- Corporate restructuring of major Middle East group with multinational operations
- Gold mining exploration joint ventures for Canadian and Panamanian groups
- Multiple hydroelectric projects with transactional matters for US group
- Corporate legal opinions for European bank
- International tender offer and corporate work for French solar power company
- Set up of Multi-Family Office for European group.
- Structuring of multiple trust and foundations for Cyprus/Russian group
Awards & Recognition
- Who's Who Legal Central America 2016 and 2017: Natural Resources
