Offering a global service through its offices in Singapore, Switzerland, Cyprus, Uruguay and Panama, Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán is experienced in handling the gamut of legal services for high-net-worth individuals and commercial clients. The firm has expanded its corporate services through the Icaza Trust Corporation, one of the first non-banking trust companies licensed in Panama which is capable of providing clients with expertise in structuring commercial trusts, as well as assisting HNWIs and families in succession planning. Joaquín Díaz has served as an advisor to the government of Panama on changes to its corporate legislation, and Domingo Díaz has been responsible for expanding the firm’s practice into Asia. Estefania Alemán is a founding member and President of the Asociación de Empresas Fiduciarias de Panamá, an organisation constituted by Panamanian trust companies aiming to promote Panama as an international financial centre and to strengthen Panamanian anti-money laundering and corporate governance processes. Mariano Oteiza Díaz is experienced in corporate services and in asset protection. All four partners mentioned lead the team.
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Key clients

  • Grupo Elektra
  • Philippi Prietocarriozasa Ferrero DU & Uria
  • Sandals Resorts International
  • Ernst & Young
  • Schulumberger
  • Conservatorio
  • Abark Investments Limitada
  • Farmavalue
  • Accore Tax & Accounting Advisory
  • Alpina Productos Alimenticios

Work highlights

Advised Conservatorio in the establishment of trust structures to guarantee repayments of debt to private lenders.
Designed and implemented an estate planning structure for Tax & Accounting Advisors.
Acting as the corporate legal advisor for Schlumberger's offshore structure.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Joaquín Díaz

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

Domingo Díaz; Joaquin Díaz; Estefanía Alemán; Mariano Oteiza Díaz