Juan José Espino Sagel

Born in Panama, Republic of Panama, January 12, 1963; admitted to the bar, 1986, Panama.

• Education:
  • University of Panama (Licenciate in Law and Political Sciences, 1986). 
  • Magdalen College (University of Oxford. 1986-1987), affiliated as research student at Jesus College, 1989.
  • University of San Diego (1987-1988).
  • Queen Mary College (University of London, 1988-1989).

• Published Works & Lectures
  • Panama Yacht Charter Regulations
  • "Pardini & Asociados co-authored Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport (2011 - 2019)"
  • "Update on Aviation Litigation Cases in Panama, 2018"
  • "Regulations and Amendments Introduced for the Maritime Industry" - The Panama Legal Report, 2016;
  • "Panama Adopts New Legislation to Supress Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and Massive Weapons Proliferation" - The Panama Legal Report, 2015;
  • "Panama Maritime Procedural Law" - Lloyd's Maritime and Commercial Law Quarterly, 1991. - "Piracy and Unfair Competition at Colon Free Zone" - University of San Diego, 1988;
  • "Responsibilities of Flag Countries according to the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea" - University of San Diego, 1988.
  • "Reinsurance Contract and Regulations in Panama, 1987"

• Areas of Experience:
  • Maritime
  • Aviation
  • Foreign Investments
  • Company Law

• Representative Experience: 
  • Representing reinsurers and airlines
  • Representing marine industry and mega yacht owners
  • Organization of several marine transportation companies in Panama
  • Organization and advised of several Hotels & Resorts projects
  • Several Tourism Services companies

• Awards & Recognition
  • Leading Partner 2025 - Dr. Juan José Espino by Legal 500 
  • Lexology Index 2025, Aviation - Dr. Juan José Espino
  • Central America - Transport - Aviation - Dr. Juan José Espino by Legal 500
  • Banking and Finance 2025 - Dr. Juan José Espino by Legal 500 
  • Dispute Resolution 2025 - Dr. Juan José Espino by Legal 500
  • National Leader - Central America 2025 - Aviation by Lexology Index
  • Air Transport and Aviation Liability 2020 - Dr. Juan José Espino by Getting the Deal Through
  • Aviation & Maritime Law Firm of the Year in Panama by Corporate INTL Global Award 2025

• Languages: Spanish and English.