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Panama lawyers for international clients

📅 Updated: October 2026⏱ 4 min read✍ Lic. José Góndola

Jurisconsultas Abogados is a Panama City law firm serving local and international clients. This page gathers our English-language guides, each based on the Panamanian statute it cites, so you can read the rules before you contact us.

How we work. You describe the matter; we review it against the applicable law, tell you what is possible and what is not, and quote in writing. Court matters require a Panamanian judicial attorney with power of attorney (Code of Civil Procedure, arts. 125 and 129), which can be granted from abroad (art. 134).

Guides in English

AreaGuideLink
CorporatePanama corporation under Law 32 of 1927Read
CorporateHow to incorporate a company in PanamaRead
CorporatePanama SRL (LLC) under Law 4 of 2009Read
FamilyDivorce in Panama for foreignersRead
FamilyMarriage for foreigners in PanamaRead
Real estateBuying real estate in PanamaRead
WealthAsset protection: trusts, companies and willsRead

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Frequently asked questions

What areas do you handle?

Corporate (corporations and SRLs), divorce and family, marriage of foreigners, real estate, contracts, labor, immigration-related matters and criminal defense.

Do you work in English?

Yes. Our English-language guides are linked below, and we correspond in English.

Do I need a Panamanian lawyer to go to court?

Yes. In civil proceedings, parties appear through a judicial attorney holding a power of attorney (Code of Civil Procedure, art. 125), who must be admitted to practice in Panama (art. 129).

Can I grant a power of attorney from abroad?

Yes. Powers granted abroad follow the formalities of the place and are authenticated by a Panamanian consul or apostilled (art. 134).

How do fees work?

We quote in writing after reviewing the matter. We do not publish fees online.

How do I start?

Write to us on WhatsApp describing the matter; we tell you what documents we need and the next steps.

General information as of October 2026. Each linked guide states the statute it is based on. It is not individual legal advice.