The Supreme Court of Panama rules in favor of the Principle of Competence-Competence

Competence-Competence is the arbitration principle pursuant to which an arbitral tribunal has the power to rule on its own jurisdi...

Ex Parte Injunctions are reinstated in Panama

As of December 11th, 2019, Ex Parte Injunctions were reinstated in Panama.

Arbitration Country Comparative Guide, Panama Chapter, Legal 500 (2016-2018)

Eduardo de Alba and Claudio De Castro were invited to contribute the 2018 Legal 500 Arbitration Country Comparative Guide.As membe...

"Creditors’ new handbook", IFLR Dispute Resolution Guide (2016)

Mr. Claudio De Castro joined the expert panel of contributors to the 2016 IFLR’s Dispute Resolution Guide and shared his top...

Panama Enacts Modern Bankruptcy Law

New bankruptcy regulation, Law No. 12 of May 19, 2016, will enter into force on January 2, 2017.

"Top 10 litigation tips", IFLR Dispute Resolution Guide (2015)

Co-authors Fernando Arias and Claudio De Castro join the expert panel of contributors to the 2015 IFLR Dispute Resolution Guide an...