A Panama Law Firm for Individuals, Investors and Businesses
Effio Pérez Alemán is a law firm based in Panama City. We advise individuals, foreign investors, entrepreneurs and companies on immigration, labor law, intellectual property, contracts and corporate filings, civil proceedings, and matters before Panamanian government agencies.
Who We Are
We are a boutique firm: every case is handled personally by the firm's partner, from start to finish, with no intermediaries or hand-offs between different lawyers.
What We Do
We support procedures and decisions that require legal precision, with direct attention and bilingual service.
Who We Help
Individuals and families relocating to Panama, foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and companies operating or looking to operate in the country.
Practice Areas
Immigration and Residency
Visa and residency procedures in Panama, coordinated with Immigration and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Read more →Labor Law
Proceedings before MITRADEL, conciliations, and labor migration procedures such as work permits for foreigners.
Read more →Civil, Probate and Enforcement Proceedings
Probate, enforcement proceedings and insolvency processes, with close follow-up of every file.
Read more →Mediation and Peace Houses
Support in proceedings before the Peace Houses for resolving family and community disputes.
Read more →Intellectual Property and Trademarks
Trademark registration and management before DIGERPI, and follow-up on intellectual property administrative procedures.
Read more →Contracts and Corporate Filings
Drafting of contracts, filings and appeals, and handling of procedures before MICI, DGI and CSS.
Read more →Municipal and Government Filings
Handling of files before the Municipality of Panama, MIDA and other government agencies.
Read more →Direct attention, in Spanish and English
Michelle Effio leads the firm with more than two decades of professional experience in Panama. Meet her on the firm page.
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