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Corporate and Business Law/M&A

A Trusted Partner for Corporate Growth

LOVILL’s Corporate and Commercial practice plays a central role in advising clients through every stage of their business journey — from market entry and structuring to expansion, governance, and cross-border transactions.

Our lawyers combine strategic insight, commercial understanding, and legal precision to help local, regional, and multinational companies achieve sustainable growth in Panama and Latin America.

“It is the most responsive team in Panama. We work with more than five firms in this area and Lovill is characterized by its good service and its speed in handling matters, always taking care of the details. The team has a broad mastery of corporate law, offering support on matters ranging from the incorporation of companies to the maintenance of companies and review of corporate documents for transactions. They truly provide a multidisciplinary service.” — Chambers and Partners

Mergers & Acquisitions: Strategic Counsel for Transformative Transactions

At the core of our corporate offering lies our Mergers & Acquisitions practice, recognized for leading complex, high-value, and cross-border deals.
We advise corporations, investors, and family offices in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and restructurings, ensuring that each transaction aligns with our clients’ strategic, operational, and financial objectives.

Our team combines technical excellence with pragmatic business judgment — navigating regulatory frameworks, conducting legal and financial due diligence, structuring transactions, and managing negotiations through closing.

LOVILL is recognized by Chambers & Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League for its ability to handle sophisticated transactions efficiently, delivering both precision and strategic foresight.

Beyond dealmaking, we provide ongoing advice on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters, acting as trusted advisors to boards and senior management.
Our multidisciplinary perspective allows us to anticipate legal and commercial challenges across industries including infrastructure, real estate, logistics, finance, telecommunications, consumer goods, and retail.

“Elizabeth Heurtematte always makes herself available for us. She articulates complex legal issues in a way that allows us to make sound business decisions.”   – Chambers and Partners

“Alejandro Fung always delivers exceptional service and legal counsel. He shows a great ability to deal with complexities, reach correct answers and explain the reasoning behind his advice.”  – Chambers and Partners

Entity Management and Corporate Maintenance

Complementing our transactional work, LOVILL offers comprehensive corporate administration and entity management services, ensuring that clients remain compliant, organized, and ready to execute strategic decisions.
We assist with incorporations, amendments, reorganizations, dissolutions, director services, and document management — maintaining corporate structures that support operational and regulatory efficiency.

Through a combination of responsiveness, rigor, and strategic understanding, LOVILL’s Corporate and Commercial team stands as a long-term partner to clients shaping the future of their businesses in Panama and the region.

“Not only does LOVILL’s corporate team have a good knowledge of the law, but they also show a strong level of initiative to find adequate solutions within the legal framework.” – Chambers and Partners

Representative Matters

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Advisory in the acquisition of a real estate sector company, valued at over US$15 million.
This transaction represented a strategic expansion for our client, enabling the growth of its real estate portfolio in Panama’s most dynamic urban markets.
LOVILL provided comprehensive legal counsel, including legal and regulatory due diligence, risk assessment, transaction structuring, negotiation, contract drafting, and post-closing support.
2

Advisory in the acquisition of a regional pharmaceutical company.
This cross-border transaction involved the coordination of legal teams across multiple jurisdictions in Latin America.
LOVILL provided full legal support in all aspects related to the Panamanian subsidiary, including due diligence, local implementation, and closing.
Given the complexity of the deal and the need for efficiency, our team conducted a high-level due diligence focused on identifying red flags and mitigating risk exposure.
We also assisted in drafting and local implementation of the transaction documents, ensuring compliance and timely execution across all jurisdictions involved.
3

Advisory in the acquisition of the textile division of a multinational chemicals group.
LOVILL participated in a large-scale global operation spanning 42 jurisdictions, including Panama.
Our team provided comprehensive legal advice on corporate, tax, and regulatory matters, focusing on the structure and execution of the acquisition of the Panamanian subsidiary.
We led the closing process, coordinating closely with tax advisors to ensure compliance with all fiscal obligations derived from the transaction.
This matter exemplifies LOVILL’s ability to handle complex, multijurisdictional transactions with precision and efficiency.
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Financial Restructuring of Reference in Panama – US$350 million.
LOVILL provided strategic legal advice in the restructuring and refinancing of a syndicated loan valued at approximately US$350 million, linked to a mixed-use real estate complex involving multiple Panamanian banks.
Our representation included creditor negotiation, review and drafting of legal and fiscal agreements, and coordination with various banking institutions to lift encumbrances and restrictions affecting the project’s assets — a key condition for the transaction’s completion.
Due to its complexity and scope, this transaction is regarded as one of the most significant financial restructurings in Panama’s recent history.