Over 30 years of legal practice in Panama. Strategic, tailored advice in administrative, tax and criminal law for national and international clients with matters connected to Panama.
Representation before government bodies, administrative proceedings, motions for reconsideration and appeal, public procurement, concessions and regulatory matters. Backed by a master's degree in the field.
View Administrative LawComprehensive tax advice, tax planning, and representation before the Directorate General of Revenue and the Administrative Tax Court. Direct experience as a former judicial assistant at the Tax Court.
View Tax LawTechnical, strategic criminal defence at every stage of the process. Experience in financial crime, offences against public administration, property offences and the accusatorial system.
View Criminal LawVisas, residence permits, naturalisation and regularisation of immigration status in Panama.
Company incorporation, corporate governance, commercial contracts and mergers.
Powers of attorney, Public Registry, administrative procedures and document management.
Land titling, adjudication, boundary disputes and agrarian proceedings.
Legal due diligence, property purchase and sale, title review and advice for investors.
Public Registry, foundation incorporation, deeds and notarial procedures.
Beginning his career in the Panamanian public sector, Nelson Ruiz Pinilla has built a solid, technical and strategic professional profile. His experience in key State institutions gives him a deep understanding of how Panama works administratively and legally.
That combination of advanced academic training and institutional practice allows for a distinctive approach: legal advice grounded in real knowledge of how the country's institutions actually operate.
If you need legal representation or guidance in Panama, you can rely on an attorney with decades of institutional experience and a deep understanding of the Panamanian legal system.
If you hold investments, property, pending filings or legal disputes connected to Panama, we offer dependable legal support with clear communication and a strategic approach.
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