Quijano and Associates

Law Firm Profile

Since 1959, Quijano & Associates has provided services to an ever growing clientele, covering the creation of companies, corporations and trusts, as well as fiduciary services, the registration and representation of vessels under the Panamanian flag, and a wide range of advisory services for the establishment and maintenance of legal entities formed under a diversity of jurisdictions, including the Republic of Panama, the British Virgin Islands, Seychelles and Belize. 

 The firm has positioned itself as one of Panama’s most respected law firms by banks and international financial

institutions, shipping lines, foreign investors and multinational companies, through its main offices in Panama, Switzerland, England, and subsidiaries in the British Virgin Islands, Belize and Seychelles. In addition, it has also expanded its field of

activities through its own trust company: Quijano Trust Corporation. 

Mains Areas of the Law Firm Maritime: Quijano & Associates is the resident agent for a substantial percentage of the vessels registered under the Panamanian flag, which is the largest registry in the world in terms of tonnage and number of vessels. Its clientele encompasses shipping lines, ship-owners, vessel operators, charterers, ship agents, financial institutions, insurers, underwriters and brokers.

Admiralty: The firm handles all contentious matters pertaining to the maritime sector in Panama and are well-versed in the rules and procedures of the Panamanian Maritime Tribunals. 

Company Formation & Management: Quijano & Associates has been a leader in this field ever since the inception of the firm. Through its international network of offices and correspondent law firms, the firm takes care of the incorporation, structuring, administration and operation of offshore companies in a diversity of jurisdictions worldwide, especially Panama, the British Virgin Islands, Belize, Seychelles and the State of Delaware. 

Trust Services & Estate Planning: The firm provides custodial and escrow agency services and work closely with its clients to create the asset protection and estate management structures best suited to facilitate tax efficiency and meet their individual needs. 

Corporate, Banking & Securities: The firm is frequently involved in joint ventures, privatizations, public stock offerings, bond issuing, corporate restructurings, project and acquisition finance, loan and guarantee structures, surety bonds and asset securitization. In addition, provide guidance on banking and fiduciary regulations and licensing procedures. 

Insurance & Reinsurance: The firm’s practice covers advice on the establishment and operation of local insurers and reinsurers and on the registration of foreign reinsurers and foreign reinsurance brokers not established in Panama. 

Intellectual Property: Quijano & Associates is widely recognised for its incisive advice and assistance in this area in relation to the different ways in which clients may register and protect their intellectual property rights and capitalise on such rights through the selling and licensing of the same in Panama and around the globe. 

Litigation, Arbitration & Dispute Resolution: The firm undertakes all types of civil and commercial litigation in Panama and, where overseas jurisdictions are concerned, work in collaboration with its correspondent lawyers. Members of its team are qualified arbitrators with the Center of Conciliation and Arbitration of Panama. 

Commercial: Quijano & Associates has cultivated a unique understanding of the business environment in Panama and Latin America and the commercial relationships between the Americas and other markets. Accordingly, it is in a prime position to counsel clients in many aspects of trade and investment concerning Panama. 

Immigration & Labour: Quijano & Associates is routinely instructed by individuals or companies requiring help in connection with the intricacies of Panamanian immigration law surrounding employment and retirement, applications for work and residency permits, tourist and investor visas and letters of naturalization. 

Entertainment: The firm’s capabilities in entertainment law add an extra dimension to its practice. It represents a growing number of clients in the industry, including high-profile recording artists, writers, composers, producers, managers, agents and directors.

Law’s Firm Members

Julio A. Quijano B.

Randall S. Webster

Jaime E. Sánchez R.

Karla I. Rojas P.

Oliver Muñoz

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Jaime Paz Rodríguez

José María Barranco

Executive Director