Eduardo Achurra Montero

Born in Panama City, Republic of Panama, October, 23rd, 1979, admitted to the bar, 2003, Panama.

• Education:
  • Universidad Santa María la Antigua (Licenciate in Law and Political Sciences, 2003).
  • Universidad Pontificia Comillas de Madrid.
  • Instituto Marítimo Español, Maritime Law and Shipping, (LL.M 2004).
  • Seminars at The International Maritime Organization (IMO).
  • Lloyds Register, Clarkson Brokers, Clyde & Co, INTERCARGO-INTERTANKO, London, 2004.

• Published Works & Lectures
  • "Minimum Wage changes in The Republic of Panama" - January 2020
  • "Panama Residency Opportunities" - "Global Migration & Residence, November 2019"
  • "Panama Pacific Law Changes" - Free Zones, Ports and Logistic Parks, August 2019
  • "Call Center Legistation Update" - Free Zones, Ports and Logistic Parks, August 2019
  • "Aircraft Foreign Repairs Station (FRS)" - Aviation & Shipping, July 2019
  • "Panama Amends Multinational Headquartes Law" - Corporate & Transactional, March 2019
  • "Getting the Deal Through - Private Cliente - Panama Chapter 2019", January 2019
  • "Citizenship by Investment Program" - Global Immigration & Residence, January, 2018;
  • "Minimum Wage changes in The Republic of Panama - 2018" - Global Immigration & Residence, January, 2018;
  • "Fiscal Residency Certificate" - Global Immigration & Residence, January, 2018;
  • "Pardini & Asociados as a Regional IP Service Partner" - Intellectual Property, June, 2017;
  • "Tax and Investment Incentives for Hydro, Wind and Solar Energy in Panama" - The Panama Legal Report, April, 2015;
  • "Regulation to avoid double taxation in accordance to the international agreements signed by the Republic of Panama” - The Panama Legal Report, June, 2014;
  • "Minimum Wage changes in The Republic of Panama” - The Panama Legal Report, February, 2014;
  • “Permanent Residency option for applicants under specific labor programs” - The Panama Legal Report, July, 2013;
  • “Industrial Property Legislation Improvements” - The Panama Legal Report, Novembre, 2012;
  • “New Definition for Wholesale activity” - The Panama Legal Report, November, 2012;
  • "New Permanent Residency Category for Foreign professionals" - The Panama Legal Report, November, 2012;
  • "More nationalities become part of the new residency program" - The Panama Legal Report, November, 2012;
  • New Panama Immigration Regulations introduce the Best Program Ever” - Flash Report, 2012
  • “Free Trade Zone Legislation Changes” - The Panama Legal Report, June, 2012;
  • “Lease Purchase Contracts, The Panama Legal Report” - July, 2011;
  • “Panama’s New Tax Law Reform” - The Panama Legal Report, September, 2010;
  • “Real Estate Buyers Rights in Panama: Recent Developments” - The Panama Legal Report, April, 2009;
  • “Court of Appeals Rules in Favor of Real Estate Investors” - The Panama Legal Report, May, 2008;

• International Practice: Global Marine, Spain  2005

• Member:
  • Panama Bar Association
  • American Chamber of Commerce Panama

• Areas of Experience
  • Aviation / Regulatory & Contracts
  • Commercial
  • Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Immigration
  • Telecommunications
  • Foreign investments
  • Hotel and Casinos

• Representative Experience
  • Regulatory structuring of  an international airline
  • Regulatory structuring  and public tender of  solar power companies
  • Corporate and real estate structuring of coffee  farms
  • Corporate and operational structuring of several foreign companies (retail, wholesale and service)
  • Registration and licensing of major gaming enterprises
  • Corporate and financial structuring related to hotel industry
  • Free trade zone and call center business registration and development
  • Strategic partners in Panama for several international immigration firms

• Awards & Recognition
  • Recommended Lawyer 2025 - Eduardo Achurra Montero by Legal 500
  • Shipping & Maritime 2025 - Eduardo Achurra Montero by Lexology Index
  • National Leader - Central America 2025 - Eduardo Achurra Montero by Lexology Index
  • Lawyers - Corporate and Regulatory by Citywealth Leaderslist 2019
  • Aviation & Maritime Law Firm of the Year in Panama by Corporate INTL Global Award 2025
  • Financial and Corporate 2025 by IFLR1000
  • Law Firm of the Year - Corporate and Litigation – Panama 2020 by Global 100
  • Best Foreign Investments Law Firm - Panama 2020 by M&A Awards of Acquisition International
  • Collaborator of The World Bank – Doing Business publication

• Languages: Spanish and English