Author: Juan Francisco Pardini

INTERNATIONAL SUCCESSION LAWS – PANAMA

This is the Panama chapter 2021 of the book International Succession Laws published by STEP & Bloomsbury Professional Panama Juan F. Pardini Fixed rights of inheritance Succession laws and rights of inheritance Succession and inheritance rights in Panama are regulated by the Civil Code, the Civil Procedure Code, Law No 21 of 2017 and Law No […]

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The Devil Is In The Details * Q&As In Cross-Border Contract Law

Contracts form a critical part of any commercial operation, allowing businesses to enter into agreements with the suppliers, customers and distributors that drive their operation. Commercial contracts can be complex and highly bespoke, covering a range of eventualities and containing a wide range of clauses designed to protect both parties in the event of breach. […]

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Setting Up An International NGO In Panama

If your desire is to grow the operational range of an international NGO, we recommend that this NGO establish a branch in Panama. The Latin American country has a privileged geographical position, from which it has greatly benefited in order to become the Logistics Hub of the Americas. Its strategic location by air, sea and […]

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PORTUGAL GOLDEN VISA – INVESTMENT AMOUNT TO BE INCREASED UNDER NEW RULES

Real estate is the most popular investment option for 90% of investors but very few investors are aware that there are eight different investment options available for securing European residency under the Portugal Golden Visa program. After 10 years of grand success, the Portuguese government is set to change the investment amount for its Golden […]

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PANAMA LAUNCHED A NEW VISA TO PROMOTE “WORKING FROM HOME” FOR TOURISTS WHILE IN PANAMA

Panama has to be right up there on your next destination list, since it has launched a new and innovative tourism strategy in the form of a Short Term Visa for Remote Workers. We offer a perfect balance by being affordable yet great for working hard due to our wide connectivity. Come to Panama and […]

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QUEBEC INVITES 90 FOREIGN WORKERS TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT SELECTION

Quebec invited 90 immigration candidates to apply for permanent selection on May 27. The Ministère de l’Immigration, de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI) invited candidates under the Regular Skilled Worker Program (RSWP) who had filed an Expression of Interest (EOI) in Quebec’s online registration portal, Arrima. There were two categories of candidates invited in the latest round: those who […]

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WHY USE SWITZERLAND FOR ASSET PROTECTION AND WHY USE A SWISS TRUSTEE

Background Switzerland is a very attractive jurisdiction for the coordination of asset protection for a number of reasons, including the stability of this international center and the highest level of confidentiality that is guaranteed. An English, Guernsey, Isle of Man, Maltese or Nevis Law based trust, with Swiss Trustees can offer a number of tax efficiencies, […]

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Public private partnership law in panama

Introduction   The development of modern PPPs begins in the 1970s and 1980s with infrastructure projects as governments increased the participation of the private sector using Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) and Turn-Key concessions. The first modern PPP developed simultaneously in the US, EU, Australia and in the most developed Asian countries. Since the 1970s, governments have focused […]

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Panama Establishes Diplomatic Relations with the Republic of Kenya

Panama, through Foreign Minister Alejandro Ferrer, established diplomatic relations with the Republic of Kenya.   The signing between Minister Ferrer and his counterpart, Kenyan Foreign Minister Monica Juma, took place in New York, within the framework of the Assembly of leaders of the nations organized by the UN.   “Because of its geographical position, Kenya […]

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