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Projects and Infrastructure

At LOVILL, we offer specialized legal advice in the structuring of infrastructure projects, with extensive experience in Public‑Private Partnership (PPP) models and active participation in shaping Panama’s PPP legal framework.

We advise multilaterals, investment banks, and private sector stakeholders from the initial legal design through to bidding processes and contract execution, including support in public tenders and the drafting of public contracts.

Recognized by Legal 500 (2025) as a Firm to Watch in Projects and Energy.

Our track record includes key strategic projects such as:

  • Local legal counsel on the PPP project for the rehabilitation and maintenance of the Carretera Panamericana Oeste.
  • Participation in consortiums awarded private bids by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to advise the Ministry of Public Works on PPP matters.
  • Advising international companies interested in landmark bids such as the Line 3 of the Panama Metro and the Panama Canal Expansion.
  • Comprehensive legal support to concessionaires of major infrastructure projects, including the expansion of Tocumen International Airport.
  • Legal support to companies in high‑impact energy projects, such as the development of the 670 MW Gatún CCGT project, valued at over USD 1 billion.
  • Experience in international infrastructure financing, including representation of lenders in operations exceeding USD 200 billion across the region.

Client and Global Rankings Testimonials

"LOVILL's projects practice is strongly geared towards advising on public procurement and concessions contracts for major infrastructure projects, with notable expertise in the field of PPP projects."

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Recent Articles

October 2, 2025 in Events

LOVILL realizó el taller académico “Asociaciones Público-Privadas de Panamá en Acción” para fortalecer la implementación del modelo APP en el país

Ciudad de Panamá, 2 de octubre de 2025. — LOVILL llevó a cabo un taller académico para crear un espacio de formación y diálogo que reunió a autoridades gubernamentales, organismos…
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March 13, 2025 in APP, APP, Infrastructure, News

LOVILL Advises on the Legal Structuring of the APP Project for the Rehabilitation of the Panamericana Oeste Highway

The Ministry of Public Works (MOP) has launched the bidding process for the Rehabilitation, Maintenance, and Operation of the Panamericana Oeste Highway, a key initiative aimed at improving connectivity and…
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