Barakat Pitti & Assoc. Attorneys at Law Panama
At Barakat Pitti & Associates, each service is tailored to provide precise, reliable, and customized legal solutions. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to support corporations, investors, and individuals throughout every stage of their legal and commercial development.
Registration Process for Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM).
Business Operations Permits and Special Licensing.
Drafting of Employment Contracts, Work Permits, and Visas.
Insurance Advisory and Risk Management.
Tax Incentive Advisory.
M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) Advisory.
Incorporation and Management of Corporations (S.A.) in Panama and the Miami Jurisdiction.
Assistance with Corporate Bank Account Opening.
Formation of Panamanian Private Interest Foundations.
Family Estate Planning and Asset Protection.
Structuring of Trusts and Investment Funds.
Broker-Dealer and Securities Licensing Processes.
Legal Counsel and Administrative Investigations for Regulated Entities.
Processing of Immigration Permits.
Tourist Visa Applications.
Visa Extensions for Tourists, Temporary Workers, and Domestic Staff.
Short-term Business Visas for Merchants and Investors.
Multiple Entry-Exit Visa Applications.
Naturalization Processes.
Temporary Residency Procedures based on Employment Contracts.
Family Reunification (for nationals or foreigners married to Panamanian citizens with children).
Maritime Litigation, Mediation, and Arbitration.
Legal Counsel for Vessel Flagging in the Panama Registry.
Technical Documentation Requests for Seafarers under the STCW78 Convention (as amended).
Maritime Labor Conciliation and Seafarer Grievance Procedures under the MLC (Maritime Labour Convention).
Advisory and Management for Public Tenders in the Maritime Sector.
Licensing for Auxiliary Maritime Industries.
Advisory for the Establishment of Maritime Concessions.
Our advisory services include:
Private Tenders or Procurement Processes: National and international companies requiring counsel for bid participation and the acquisition of materials, construction, maintenance, and services.
Public Tenders: Government procurement represents a broad field of practice, encompassing diverse contractor selection procedures regulated by Law 22 of 2006 (as amended).
Acquisitions: Company participation in various government catalogs. We advise firms on Framework Agreement Tenders conducted by the General Directorate of Public Contracting of the Republic of Panama.
Administrative Litigation Proceedings.
Intellectual Property (IP).
Tax Law and Fiscal Management.
Exemptions, Statutes of Limitations, and Defense in Coactive Jurisdictions (Tax Collection).
Proceedings before the Administrative Tax Tribunal.
Health Registry/Sanitary Permits (Medicines, cosmetics, food, and other products).
Administrative Concession Procedures.
Complex Civil Litigation.
Injunctions and Precautionary Measures in Civil and Commercial Proceedings.
Family Estates and Legal Hereditary Succession.
Enforcement Proceedings and Foreclosures/Attachments.
Lease Law and Landlord-Tenant Relations.
Agrarian Proceedings and Filings before the National Land Authority (ANATI).
Legally Binding Agreements and Contracts.
Real Estate Registry, Liens, and Mortgages.
Family Mediation.
Divorce Dispute Resolution.
Adoption, Filiation, and Minor Custody Proceedings.
Child Custody, Parenting Time, Visitation, and Child Support.
Alimony / Spousal Support Law.
Our commitment is to advocate for the best interests of the minor while providing peace of mind to the parties involved, safeguarding the child’s emotional stability.
Fiscal and Tax Crimes.
Patent Infringement Litigation.
Criminal Litigation.
Defense for Victims of Crime and Domestic Violence.
Habeas Corpus.
Protection of Constitutional Guarantees.
Proceedings before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR).