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The second mentoring program of the WIP Panama Foundation, under the Women in Profession program (WIP), was held at the Alcogal offices during the month of June. Alcogal associates, Dr. Rita de la Guardia and Nicole Fernández, participated in the mentoring program and shared their experiences in the legal sector. WIP Panama, through its programs

Alcogal is pleased to announce the designation of Mr. Jaime Castillo and Mr. Eduardo Gómez as new partners of the firm. Mr. Jaime Castillo holds a Bachelor of Law and Political Sciences from Universidad de Panamá (1999, Sigma Lambda) and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Louisville, Panama City, Republic of

Alcogal appears once again in The Chambers Global Guide 2018 ranking of leading firms, published annually by Chambers and Partners. We feel honored and grateful to have been included again among the best firms worldwide. We remain committed to making continuous improvements to our services and maintaining our position as a market leader.

Alcogal participated as a sponsor of the ICC Conference of the International Court of Arbitration in Panama, which took place from January 29 to 30 at the Miramar Intercontinental Hotel. This 4th edition “How to achieve effectiveness in arbitration?: Sharing the experiences of the ICC”, included as part of the panel, Jorge Federico Lee, Member

In a ceremony held on November 17th in Miami Beach, Florida, Alcogal was once again recognized as Panama Law Firm of the Year by the prestigious legal guide Chambers and Partners.  It is the fourth time that Alcogal receives this distinction. This award represents the highest levels of experience and leadership in the legal field

On September 28 and 29, Alcogal participated as a sponsor of the STEP regional conference that was held with great success in the city of Cartagena, Colombia. Professionals specializing in trusts and estate planning gathered in order to exchange knowledge and experiences with the main regional players of the patrimonial planning sector. STEP (Society of

On October 5 and 6, Alcogal was pleased to welcome distinguished lawyers from the region who participated in the Meritas annual regional meeting. Meritas, with presence in over 89 countries, is the largest and most respected global alliance of independent law firms whose objective is to provide a full range of legal services and connect

Legal 500, one of the largest legal referral guides, recently released their regional legal rankings, in which Alcogal has been distinguished as Panama Top Tier Firm in five practice areas: dispute resolution, banking and finance, corporate and M&A, offshore, real estate, and also recommended in the shipping practice area. Five of our firm’s partners were

On July 14th, a Gala Dinner was held at the Salón Las Perlas, Club Unión, in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the USMA Law Students Association. Alcogal participated as sponsor of this first major event of the year, which had as main objective to raise funds for the benefit of the student body of

Alcogal will sponsor the upcoming STEP Latin America conference to be held in Cartagena, Colombia on September 28 and 29, 2017. STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners) is an international organization of professionals specializing in trusts and estate planning who aim to educate and promote the responsible management of assets across generations.