Morgan & Morgan
More informationThe ‘excellent’ dispute resolution team at Morgan & Morgan attracts strong praise for its ‘in-depth local knowledge’ and ‘superior’ client service, with a broad practice encompassing civil, commercial, administrative and criminal litigation, as well as high-profile arbitration. The firm has a formidable record in cases before the Supreme Court, particularly contentious-administrative proceedings on behalf of major clients in the energy, mining, ports and telecoms industries, and has also seen a notable uptick in international commercial and investment arbitration mandates. Jose Carrizo, who has a wealth of experience across the full spectrum of commercial and corporate litigation, leads the practice with Luis Vallarino, a go-to specialist in disputes relating to government contracts and regulatory law. Other fixtures in the sizeable senior team are Omar Rodriguez, who heads the criminal law practice; Rodrigo Arias, a noted expert in debt recovery actions; and up-and-coming partner Mayte Sánchez González, whose wide-ranging expertise takes in commercial and corporate litigation, and local and international arbitration. The talented line-up of associates includes Orlando Tejeira, a key figure in disputes in the energy, mining, telecoms and ports sectors; Alejandro Chevalier, who is dual qualified in New York and Panama, and stands out for his strength in international arbitration; and David Ramos.
Testimonials
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‘The service provided by the litigation team is far superior to others in the area - they not only provide legal advice but also assist in resolving the problem, providing the necessary support to achieve an effective and efficient solution.’
‘Fast, efficient, always accessible.’
‘The team are available most of the time and when they are not they will work hard to become available. They have good knowledge of the subject matter and are well connected in Panama. The price structure is similar to other law firms, but the quality of work at M&M is higher compared to the rest of the local firms.’
‘They are down to earth and are open and honest in their advice. They do not try to find ways to increase billing. The individuals that I work the most with are Luis Vallarino and Mayte Sánchez.’
- 'Excellent team. Very efficient, a pleasure to work with and have in-depth local knowledge.'
- 'Jose Carrizo is a very experienced disputes partner who is able to offer practical and creative solutions in cross-border litigation with a Panamanian element. David Ramos is very efficient and hard-working and has a good understanding of the needs of international clients.'
- 'Stands out for its know-how and highly reputable firm name. Awareness of ethical issues, CSR and people management is better than others.'
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jose Carrizo, Luis Vallarino