Legal Partner
The law firm I recommend and trust in Panama
When clients buy property, apply for residency, or need sound legal counsel in Panama, I point them to a firm I know from my own experience: Perez-Carrera & Co. This page explains why, and how they can help you at every step.
A Personal Recommendation
Why I recommend a legal partner
Buying real estate in a country that is not your own comes with real complexity. The title, the contract, the transfer of funds, the taxes, and on top of that the residency paperwork, all of it follows rules that work differently in Panama than they do in North America or Europe.
My job is to protect your interests through the whole process. That is why I work with licensed Panamanian legal counsel at every step, and it is why I am comfortable recommending the same firm to my clients. This is a recommendation based on my own working relationship with the firm, not a paid endorsement.
The firm I use and refer clients to is Perez-Carrera & Co. I trust their counsel for clients navigating real estate purchases, residency, and more in Panama, and I want you to know exactly who they are and what they do.
In short
Perez-Carrera & Co is a Panama City based law firm with more than 20 years of experience serving international clients across real estate, immigration, corporate law, maritime law, and intellectual property.
About the Firm
Perez-Carrera & Co
Perez-Carrera & Co is a Panama City based law firm with more than 20 years of experience, providing trusted legal counsel to international clients across maritime law, corporate law, real estate, intellectual property, and immigration.
Their practice is built around the needs of international clients, which is exactly the kind of guidance that matters when you are buying property or relocating to Panama.
What They Do
Two areas that matter most to buyers
Real Estate Law
Perez-Carrera & Co advises clients on the sale and administration of real estate property in Panama, working to guarantee the property being acquired is free of any encumbrances and that the transaction meets all requirements of Panamanian law.
Immigration Law
They advise on immigration procedures under Panamanian law, tailored to each client’s needs, including the processing of the different immigration filings.
Why This Matters
A clean title and a properly structured deal protect you
A clean title protects your money
For a foreign buyer, the single most important safeguard is a property that is free of any encumbrances. When legal counsel verifies the title and confirms the transaction meets all requirements of Panamanian law, it protects the money you are about to move into the deal, and it protects your peace of mind through closing.
Residency often goes hand in hand with buying
Many buyers are also thinking about residency. Immigration procedures are tailored to each client\u2019s needs, and it is common for the residency pathway and the property purchase to run side by side. Having a single firm that handles both keeps the process connected and clear.
Beyond Real Estate
Other practice areas
Corporate Law
Guidance for businesses and international clients operating in Panama.
Maritime Law
Legal counsel for international clients across Panama’s maritime sector.
Intellectual Property
Protection and management of intellectual property rights.
Why I Recommend Them
A recommendation based on experience, not a paid endorsement
I have worked with Perez-Carrera & Co on my own legal needs in Panama, and I trust their counsel. That is the foundation of this page. Having licensed Panamanian legal counsel at every step of your transaction gives you someone who knows the rules, protects your interests, and keeps everything organized.
You can rely on them the same way I do, from choosing a property to negotiating, verifying the title, closing, and relocating. I am happy to make the introduction.
Where they fit in your journey
Explore the firm directly
The firm\u2019s website is available in English and Spanish. For full details on their services, experience, and team, visit them directly.
Disclaimer: This page reflects Chad's personal recommendation of Perez-Carrera & Co. The firm is an independent third party and not part of Panama Property Experts. Nothing on this page constitutes legal or immigration advice. Please confirm all details directly with the firm and with qualified professionals before acting on any information. The firm's website is https://www.perezcarrera.com/.