Panamanian legal advice in English
I advise international clients who are applying for residency, buying property or setting up a company or private interest foundation in Panama. My role is to explain what Panamanian law requires, flag decisions that need review and guide you through the steps relevant to your matter.
Abogada, Republic of Panama
Idoneidad No. 10179 · LL.M., Leibniz University Hannover
Check the Panamanian judicial register using registration number 10179.
Areas of practice
Residency and immigration
Legal advice on visa and residency routes, supporting documents and representation in Panamanian proceedings.
Property and contracts
Legal due diligence on property purchases, review and drafting of sale or lease agreements, and support through the transaction.
Companies and private planning
Company and foundation formation, corporate and commercial agreements, and wills and estate planning under Panamanian law.
Working across languages and borders
I work in English, Spanish and German. I studied law at the University of Panama and completed an LL.M. at Leibniz University Hannover. Before joining Fischer & Cie. Private Office, I worked at De Obaldía & García de Paredes and in independent practice in Panama.
My advice covers Panamanian law. If your plans also raise legal or tax questions in another country, we can coordinate with the advisers responsible for those questions.
Selected guides
Buying off-plan property in Panama · Applying for residency in Panama
Speak with Karen Dorcy
Use the initial call to discuss your plans, the legal issues that need attention and the documents you may need to prepare.