Litigation in Panama

4- Commercial Arbitration in Panama

Arbitration is an effective alternative to traditional litigation, offering faster and more confidential resolutions. Our services include:

• Representation in Arbitration Proceedings: We act as representatives of our clients in arbitration proceedings, both national and international.
• Strategic Advice: We provide strategic guidance for arbitrator selection and case preparation.
• Enforcement of Arbitration Awards: We assist in the enforcement of arbitration awards, ensuring their effective compliance.
• Efficient Conflict Resolution: Resolution of commercial, contractual, corporate and investment disputes through arbitration.
• Annulment of arbitration awards and recognition of foreign judgments.
• Arbitration Clauses: Drafting and reviewing contracts to prevent disputes.

5- Maritime Litigation in Panama

Our Maritime Litigation services in Panama include, among others:

Jurisdiction and Competence: Panamanian courts have jurisdiction over maritime disputes occurring within its territorial waters or acts performed or to be performed from, to or through the Republic of Panama. Jurisdiction can vary depending on the type of dispute and the parties involved.
Jurisdiction and Competence: Panamanian courts have jurisdiction over maritime disputes occurring within its territorial waters or acts performed or to be performed from, to or through the Republic of Panama. Jurisdiction can vary depending on the type of dispute and the parties involved.
Vessel Seizure: A common process in maritime law is vessel seizure, which is used as a precautionary measure to secure maritime claims. This can include debts for repairs, crew wages, or collision damage.
Vessel Seizure: A common process in maritime law is vessel seizure, which is used as a precautionary measure to secure maritime claims. This can include debts for repairs, crew wages, or collision damage.
Preventive Embargo: Similar to the seizure of vessels, the preventive embargo is used to secure maritime claims and prevent the vessel from leaving the port until the dispute is resolved.
Preventive Embargo: Similar to the seizure of vessels, the preventive embargo is used to secure maritime claims and prevent the vessel from leaving the port until the dispute is resolved.
Collision Claims: In the event of collisions between ships, Panamanian courts can determine liability and order compensation for damages.
Collision Claims: In the event of collisions between ships, Panamanian courts can determine liability and order compensation for damages.
Crew Claims: Seafarers can file claims with Panamanian courts for unpaid wages, unsafe working conditions, or wrongful termination.
Crew Claims: Seafarers can file claims with Panamanian courts for unpaid wages, unsafe working conditions, or wrongful termination.
Marine Pollution: Courts can handle cases involving marine pollution, including oil spills and other forms of pollution, and order corrective action and compensation.
Marine Pollution: Courts can handle cases involving marine pollution, including oil spills and other forms of pollution, and order corrective action and compensation.
Maritime Contracts: Disputes related to maritime contracts, such as chartering, transportation of goods, and marine insurance, are also resolved in Panamanian courts.
Maritime Contracts: Disputes related to maritime contracts, such as chartering, transportation of goods, and marine insurance, are also resolved in Panamanian courts.
Maritime Rescue: Maritime rescue cases, where one vessel assists another in distress, are governed by specific laws that determine the appropriate compensation for rescue services.
Maritime Rescue: Maritime rescue cases, where one vessel assists another in distress, are governed by specific laws that determine the appropriate compensation for rescue services.
Maritime Arbitration: In addition to the courts, Panama also has arbitration centers specialized in maritime disputes, which offer a faster and more confidential alternative for conflict resolution.
Maritime Arbitration: In addition to the courts, Panama also has arbitration centers specialized in maritime disputes, which offer a faster and more confidential alternative for conflict resolution.
Enforcement of Judgments: Once a judgment is issued, Panamanian courts may order the enforcement of the judgment, which may include the sale of seized vessels to satisfy claims.
Enforcement of Judgments: Once a judgment is issued, Panamanian courts may order the enforcement of the judgment, which may include the sale of seized vessels to satisfy claims.