Ubicada en el corazón financiero de Ciudad de Panamá, LAC Legal es una firma especializada en derecho corporativo, fusiones y adquisiciones, reconocida por su enfoque personalizado y su compromiso con la excelencia legal. Con más de 40 años de experiencia combinada, ofrecemos soluciones integrales y estratégicas adaptadas a cada cliente. Nuestro equipo multidisciplinario y nuestra red internacional nos posicionan como referentes en servicios legales de alto impacto.
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Founded in 1996
30 people in their team
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Practice areas
Business
LAC LEGAL provides corporate and commercial legal services in Panama, advising local and international companies on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), tax structuring, insurance and reinsurance, public procurement and complex commercial litigation. We support businesses at every stage, from incorporation and expansion to restructuring and dispute resolution, delivering strategic, compliant and business-oriented legal solutions.
Banking & Finance
Our Banking and Finance practice advises financial institutions, investors and companies on investment structures, financial services regulation, project finance, structured finance and capital markets in Panama. We assist with regulatory compliance, risk assessment and transactional support for domestic and cross-border financing operations.
Corporate & Commercial
LAC LEGAL provides corporate and commercial legal services in Panama for local and foreign companies, private equity firms and investors. Our practice covers corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, contracts, business registration, licensing and regulatory compliance, supporting clients throughout the full business lifecycle, from market entry to expansion and restructuring.
Immigration
LAC LEGAL offers comprehensive immigration and naturalization services in Panama, assisting individuals, professionals and companies with work visas, permanent residency, investor visas, friendly nations visas, dependent visas and executive permits. We design immigration strategies aligned with business and investment goals, ensuring compliance, efficiency and reduced risk of refusals.
Lawsuits & Disputes
LAC LEGAL represents local and international clients in litigation, arbitration and dispute resolution in Panama, handling commercial litigation, civil and administrative proceedings, maritime disputes, appeals and complex arbitration cases. Our team combines strategic litigation planning with efficient dispute management, advising companies and individuals in national and international forums with a results-driven approach.
Insurance
LAC LEGAL provides legal advisory in insurance and reinsurance law in Panama, assisting insurers, reinsurers, brokers and corporate clients in regulatory compliance, policy drafting, risk assessment and dispute resolution. Our practice covers insurance contracts, claims management, regulatory matters and insurance-related litigation, offering strategic support in both local and cross-border insurance operations.
Our Partners and Associates
Is the Managing Partner of LAC LEGAL and advises local and international clients on insurance law, corporate structuring, banking and finance, and high-value transactions in Panama. He represents multinational groups, financial institutions, insurers and business families in complex legal and regulatory matters requiring strategic and commercial insight.
His practice focuses on corporate reorganizations, cross-border financing, insurance and reinsurance matters, regulatory transactions and asset-protection structures. Diego is recognized for his hands-on leadership, risk-focused approach and ability to design legal solutions aligned with clients’ long-term business objectives.
Is a Senior Attorney at LAC LEGAL, advising local and international clients in corporate law, commercial law and regulatory compliance in Panama. His practice focuses on company formation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, compliance frameworks and complex business transactions, particularly for regulated industries.
He has extensive experience advising multinational companies, startups and financial institutions on cross-border operations, due diligence and strategic expansion. Rodrigo is recognized for his business-oriented approach, regulatory insight and ability to align legal structures with commercial and operational objectives.
Is an Associate at LAC LEGAL, advising local and international clients in litigation, dispute resolution, insurance and reinsurance law. His practice covers civil, commercial, labor, maritime and public procurement litigation, as well as complex negotiations with public and private entities in Panama.
He has significant experience in large-scale insurance and reinsurance transactions, advising insurers, brokers and corporate clients on matters exceeding USD 1 million, including regulatory, contractual and dispute-related issues. Abel is recognized for his practical, solution-oriented approach and his ability to manage complex disputes and negotiations efficiently.
Raúl González Casatti is a Partner at LAC LEGAL and Head of Tax Law and Tax Advisory. He advises corporations, financial groups and international businesses on Panama tax law, international taxation, tax compliance, audit defense and tax-efficient corporate structures.
He has extensive experience representing clients before the General Directorate of Revenue (DGI) and the Administrative Tax Court (TAT) in complex tax disputes involving transfer pricing, cross-border operations, deductions and corporate restructurings. His practice focuses on aligning tax strategy with business operations, ensuring compliance while optimizing fiscal efficiency for multinational and high-growth companies.
Claudio Lacayo Álvarez is the Founding Partner of LAC LEGAL and the architect of LAC Group, an integrated platform providing corporate law, tax advisory, accounting and business consulting services in Panama. He advises national and multinational companies on complex corporate structuring, regulatory matters and high-impact business transactions, supporting long-term growth and strategic stability.
With more than 40 years of legal experience, Claudio is recognised for his multidisciplinary approach, integrating corporate, tax and regulatory insight to design efficient business structures for corporate groups and family-owned enterprises. His practice focuses on strategic advisory, governance frameworks and expansion strategies aligned with Panama’s legal and regulatory environment.
Case results
¿Por qué cada vez más estadounidenses se mudan a Panamá?
Immigration
“Me mudé a Panamá desde Texas con mi esposa y dos hijos. La firma nos ayudó con todos los trámites, incluso encontraron la escuela ideal para nuestros hijos. Fue mucho más fácil de lo que pensamos.
Anonimo