Comprehensive Panama legal due diligence — corporate, tax, regulatory and litigation review — before your acquisition closes.
Legal due diligence is the most critical phase of any M&A transaction in Panama. Issues discovered after closing are the buyer's problem.
We conduct systematic, comprehensive legal review of all material aspects of the target — and deliver a clear risk report with recommended protections.
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.
"Due diligence is not a checkbox exercise. It's the structured investigation that tells you exactly what you're buying — and what's hiding in the footnotes."
— Lic. José Manuel Góndola Escudero · Idoneidad No. 17,005Corporate existence, ownership chain, good standing, capitalization and governance documents.
DGI compliance, outstanding assessments, transfer pricing obligations and tax contingencies.
License validity, regulatory compliance status and pending enforcement actions.
Material contracts, change of control provisions, IP assignments and exclusivity arrangements.
Pending and threatened litigation, arbitration, regulatory investigations and potential claims.
Title verification, encumbrances, environmental permits and asset condition review.
We define the DD scope with the buyer based on deal structure, size and risk profile.
Systematic review of all materials in the data room or provided by target.
Clear risk report identifying key issues, deal risks and recommended protections.
Translating DD findings into SPA representations, warranties and indemnities.
Comprehensive DD revealing undisclosed DGI assessment — renegotiated purchase price before closing.
DD identifying regulatory compliance gaps requiring SBP notification and remediation plan.
Title review revealing unregistered encumbrances — resolved as condition to closing.
Typically 2–4 weeks for a mid-size target with organized documents. Complex targets take longer.
A comprehensive written due diligence report identifying all material legal risks, with recommendations for SPA protections and deal structure adjustments.
Yes. We work with virtual data rooms and electronic document review. Physical site visits are arranged for real estate and regulatory matters when needed.
We identify the issue, assess its materiality, recommend SPA protections and advise whether it warrants price renegotiation or deal restructuring.
Yes. We coordinate our legal DD with the buyer's financial and tax advisors to provide a fully integrated risk picture.
Confidential consultation. We assess your transaction and scope the due diligence.