Meet the attorney behind Góndola & Góndola — Cornell MPA, former DGI official, Panama Bar No. 17,005. Direct partner access on every matter.
Góndola & Góndola is built around a simple premise: clients deserve direct access to the attorney handling their matter — not a junior associate who barely knows the file.
José Manuel Góndola Escudero combines formal training at Cornell University with hands-on experience inside Panama's tax authority (DGI), giving him a perspective that is genuinely rare in the Panama legal market.
Deep insight into Panama's tax authority processes.
Master in Public Administration — law, economics and policy.
You always deal directly with the attorney handling your case.
Licensed attorney in the Republic of Panama.
"I didn't build a large firm. I built the right firm — one where every client speaks directly with the attorney who knows their case, not a relay race of associates."
— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005Company formation, holding structures, corporate governance and business restructuring.
Territorial tax optimization, Form 930 documentation and DGI defense. Former DGI insider.
Ship registration, naval mortgages and maritime litigation under the Panama flag.
SBP, SMV and ASEP licensing with complete regulatory process management.
Panama foundations, trusts and holding structures for international clients.
Complete transaction support from due diligence through closing and integration.
We listen to your matter and give you an honest technical opinion — no commitment required.
Deep analysis of applicable law, risks and available options specific to your situation.
Transparent scope, timeline and fees before any engagement begins.
The attorney you consult is the attorney who manages your matter through to completion.
European family office structuring Panama holding + foundation for regional assets.
Registering fleet of 3 vessels under Panama flag with simultaneous naval mortgages.
Guiding foreign bank through complete SBP banking license application process.
José Manuel Góndola Escudero holds a Master in Public Administration (MPA) from Cornell University, combining legal, economic and public policy training. He also holds a law degree from a Panamanian university.
Having served as a tax official at Panama's DGI (tax authority) with specialization in transfer pricing, we understand how Panama's tax authority thinks, what triggers assessments, and how to build the most defensible positions.
We are a boutique firm. You always deal directly with the founding attorney. For specific technical matters, we coordinate with trusted specialists while remaining your primary legal contact.
International investors, foreign corporations, ship owners, financial institutions and high-net-worth individuals who need specialized Panama legal counsel — not volume-based generic advice.
Yes. The initial consultation is with me directly — no intermediaries, no intake forms with associates. You speak with the attorney who will handle your matter from day one.
Initial consultation at no cost, no commitment. You speak directly with José Manuel Góndola Escudero.