Shipping - Panama
What the team is known for
Morgan & Morgan is a pre-eminent full-service firm with a revered shipping and admiralty department, boasting expertise in vessel registration and financing. Its outstanding bench of stellar practitioners routinely represents clients in contentious mandates, assisting with cargo claims, limitation actions and insurance liability disputes before the Panama Maritime Authority and Maritime Courts, as well as mediation and arbitration proceedings. The department continues to represent notable clients from the Asia-Pacific region, as well as key banking clients financing maritime activities.
Strengths
"Morgan & Morgan's service has always been excellent over the many years we have worked with them. Their team have a lot of experience and a strong vocation for client satisfaction."
"I feel confident working with any of the team members from Morgan & Morgan. They are very responsive."
Notable practitioners
Revered partner Jazmina Rovi Sánchez plays a central role advising clients on their regulatory shipping requirements, as well as on the registration of vessels under the Panamanian flag. She is also well placed to assist clients with the purchase and sale of maritime assets. "Jazmina Rovi is definitely a brilliant attorney who is always available, and who is very knowledgeable of all matters related to maritime law." "Jazmina Rovi is very active in the shipping market and has a considerable roster of clients."
Outstanding partner Juan David Morgan continues to be a leading figure in the Panamanian shipping litigation arena. "Juan David Morgan handles very important cases and is efficient, highly responsive, and overall I am happy with his service. He has insight into the way the local judiciary operates."
Distinguished partner Francisco Linares is well placed to assist clients with cargo claims, limitation actions and insurance liability disputes before the Panama Maritime Authority. He is also frequently sought out to advise on charter disputes and vessel registration. "Francisco Linares is very good, concise, and clear in his advice. He provides solutions and has a very good grasp of legal issues, as well as an understanding of the way the Panamanian court operates."
Up-and-coming practitioner Luis Raven enters the rankings after garnering recognition for his growing role as a figure in the field of shipping and maritime litigation in Panama. "I have come across Luis Raven in significant litigation proceedings, and he is deserving of recognition."
