Christopher Glasscock
LOVILLCross-border disputes are a cornerstone of the practice at LOVILL, which is widely recognised for its representation of local and multinational companies, sovereign states and foreign individuals before domestic and international arbitral tribunals and Panamanian courts of all levels. The team's wide-ranging practice takes in both commercial and investor-state arbitration, as well as the full spread of civil, commercial, constitutional and criminal litigation. Co-founding partner and practice head Isabel Cristina López garners praise for her 'excellent 360-degree vision of legal and business matters', with specialist expertise in cross-border commercial disputes in the construction, real estate and banking spheres. 'Exceptional' senior associate Christopher Glasscock, who is dual-qualified in Panama and New York, provides capable support, particularly in the field of international public law.
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Testimonials
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- 'Specialised knowledge of local and international court proceedings, as well as arbitrations.'
- 'Lovill's main strengths are the personalised service it provides and the high professional quality of its partners. The support we have had from the firm goes beyond simple advice on legal matters; the firm also stands out for its understanding of the business environment and the strong work ethic of each of the members of its team.'
- 'Cristina López is a great lawyer with an excellent 360-degree vision of legal and business matters.'
- 'Christopher Glasscock shows great professional quality. Despite his youth, I believe that he is at the level of the best veteran lawyers in Panama, which he has demonstrated in all the proceedings, hearings and meetings in which he has assisted us, always showing a very high calibre and a great commitment to his client.'
- 'The Lovill team provides accurate, pragmatic and efficient responses to any issue related to dispute resolution. They are always attentive to solving your problems and the results are first class. Compared to their competitors, they have no issue with providing you with advice or giving you a call, and they are also very skilled in proposing effective strategies that fit your budget to achieve the objective.'
- 'Christopher Glasscock is an exceptional lawyer, with an excellent ability to resolve any problem, at any time, as well as to explain in detail the legal procedures that are going to be carried out. Very responsive and a very good level of knowledge of both Panamanian law and comparative law.'
- 'Lovill has made my experience so smooth and welcoming. Needing a lawyer can be very confusing and they made it so easy. The team is exceptionally hardworking and welcoming.'
- 'Chris Glasscock and Cristina López are extremely personable and caring when it comes to their clients. They address every concern and question.'
Key clients
- Urbalia Panama
- Grupo Citelis
- Grupo Caabsa
- Unilever
- Visa
- Interaseo
- State of Ecuador
- Inmobiliaria Michoacana
- Marsh Semusa
- Sun & Sand Properties
Work highlights
- Representing Inversiones Amilena, a subsidiary of the Caabsa Group, and Inmobiliaria Citelis, a subsidiary of Grupo Citelis, in a major insolvency matter which involves the financial restructuring of Soho City Center in Panama City.
- Successfully represented Sun and Sands Properties in a lawsuit filed by an individual for damages over the allegedly illegal sale of his land by his company Sea Cliff Beach Properties without his consent as shareholder.
- Acting for two foreign nationals in civil and criminal actions against a hotel chain as a consequence of their assault by hotel personnel.
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Leading associates
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Leading partners
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Isabel Cristina López
LOVILLPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Isabel Cristina López