Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega‘s broad shipping practice covers the full spectrum of related matters, from ship registration and financing to maritime litigation and arbitration, and ports and logistics services, drawing on its network of offices in Panama, London and Hong Kong. The team acts for a roster of high-profile national and global clients, including ship owners, ship operators, banks, investment funds, and port and terminal operators. Jorge Loaiza III is a highly regarded practitioner for shipping finance and litigation, while other key figures in the team include Pilar Castillo and Fernando Aued.

Morgan & Morgan is renowned for its expertise in all aspects of shipping finance, registration and litigation, acting for a diverse client list of financial institutions, ship owners and agents, port operators, P&I clubs, and hull and cargo underwriters. The 'exceptional' Jazmina Rovi is a leading figure for complex ship financing structures and the sale and purchase of vessels, as well as being prolific in handling registrations under the Panamanian flag, while the 'outstanding' Juan David Morgan Jr takes the lead in shipping litigation, including collision, cargo, oil spills and pollution, and other claims. Francisco Linares and Luis Raven are also sought out to handle high-profile disputes. Associate Andrés Mejía provides strong support across the board.

Benefitting from the support of its London branch, Patton, Moreno & Asvat has strong capabilities in the full range of ship registry and finance, shipping litigation, arrest of vessels and administrative proceedings with the Panama Maritime Authority. María Teresa Díaz and Belisario Porras are well-regarded advisers to a host of ship owners, managers, international banks and financial institutions on corporate and maritime issues, while Joaquín De Obarrio is the key name for shipping litigation and arbitration. In the London office, Enrique Sibauste advises on the purchase and sale of vessels, registration of ships and naval mortgages.

Quijano & Associates acts for prominent maritime industry players, including international shipping lines, ship owners and agents, vessel operators, financial institutions and insurance companies. The firm is well equipped to assist with a wide variety of matters, including vessel and ship mortgage registrations, financing transactions, the issuance of licences and permits, and litigation before Panama's maritime courts. Carla Rojas Pardini, who has a wealth of experience in advising international clients, oversees the admiralty and maritime law division.