Quijano and Associates

What Quijano and Associates does

Quijano & Associates is a privately held Panamanian law firm founded in 1959, delivering comprehensive legal and fiduciary services across 12+ practice areas including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Web3 & Digital Assets, Government Contracts, Litigation & Arbitration, Maritime Law, Real Estate, and Estate Planning. The firm operates from 9 offices spanning Panama City (headquarters), Nyon (Switzerland), and subsidiaries or partner operations in the British Virgin Islands, Belize, Bahamas, and Seychelles, supported by a multilingual English/Spanish team of 200+ staff.

Its service portfolio is delivered as an integrated legal and fiduciary platform rather than a technology product. Core offerings include corporate transactional work (e.g., a US$300M corporate revolving securities program for Elektra Noreste, multiple credit facilities for Banco Aliado, Multibank, and BBVA Panamá), capital markets mandates (Panama's first Blue Bond issuance on Latinex, share issuance for Latam Capital Growth Fund), M&A advisory (Kofola Group's minority acquisition of Alta Fermentación), and jurisdictional advisory across offshore centers. The firm owns Quijano Trust Corporation, a fiduciary subsidiary supervised by the Superintendency of Non-Financial Institutions of Panama, and also controls 360 Sterling Tax Consultants and the BVI entities Quijano & Associates (BVI) Limited and IMAS, enabling bundled legal, trust, tax, and fund administration services.

The business model is professional services: fees are determined per matter based on complexity, time, and client requirements, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct client relationships, referrals through international legal networks (Primerus since 2011, GGI, STEP, AIJA), and participation in industry conferences (APAMEC Forum, STEP Summits, ICC arbitration events). In March 2026, the firm completed a strategic integration with De Obaldía & García de Paredes (DEOGAP), consolidating 100+ years of combined experience and positioning it among the top 10 largest law firms in Panama. Underlying client-facing technology is limited to a WordPress-based multilingual website and the QA Hub client portal.

Name

Quijano and Associates

Legal name

Quijano & Associates

Website

https://quijano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Quijano & Associates is a privately held Panamanian law firm founded in 1959, serving banks, multinationals, HNW individuals, and shipping lines with full-service legal advisory, trust administration, and corporate services across nine offices in Panama, Switzerland, and offshore jurisdictions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110), Trust, Fiduciary, and Custody Activities (523991), Trusts, Estates, and Agency Accounts (525920)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Private Client (Trusts & Estates) Law (BPAHAAAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trust & Estate Tax Planning & Compliance (FSAEAKAE), Corporate & Institutional Trust Services (FSAAANAB)

Keywords

• Legal advisory services
• Banking and finance law
• Capital markets law
• Estate planning services
• Corporate fiduciary services

Headquarters

HQ city

Santa María

HQ country

Panama

HQ region

Latin America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Legal Advisory Services: Comprehensive legal services including banking & finance, capital markets, M&A, litigation & arbitration, estate planning, and more through professional fee arrangements.
2. Fiduciary Services: Trust administration and fiduciary services provided through Quijano Trust Corporation subsidiary.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Quijano & Associates is a full-service Panamanian law firm offering comprehensive legal advisory across 12+ practice areas including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Web3 & Digital Assets, Entertainment Law, Government Contracts, Labor Law, Litigation & Arbitration, Maritime Law, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning. The firm also operates Quijano Trust Corporation, a wholly-owned trust company providing fiduciary services, trust administration, and wealth management, and provides company incorporation and investment fund services across multiple offshore jurisdictions.

Product overview

Quijano & Associates is a full-service Panamanian law firm established in 1959, offering comprehensive legal and fiduciary services through multiple practice areas. The firm's core offerings include Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Intellectual Property, Web3 & Digital Assets, Entertainment Law, Government Contracts, Labor Law, Litigation & Arbitration, Maritime Law, Real Estate Law, and Estate Planning. The firm operates its proprietary Quijano Trust Corporation for fiduciary services and provides company incorporation services across multiple jurisdictions (Panama, BVI, Belize, Seychelles, Bahamas, Hong Kong, Marshall Islands). Investment fund services are available for BVI-based structures. The service portfolio is delivered as an integrated legal services platform rather than a technology product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Banking & Finance Legal Services
• Capital Markets Legal Services
• Mergers & Acquisitions Legal Services
• Estate Planning / Private Wealth Services
• Litigation & Arbitration Services
• Maritime Law Services
• Web3 & Digital Assets Legal Services
• Quijano Trust Corporation (Fiduciary Services)
• Company Incorporation Services
• Investment Fund Services
• Jurisdictional Advisory Services
• Real Estate Law Services
• Intellectual Property Services
• Government Contracts & Concessions
• Entertainment Law Services
• Immigration Law Services
• Labor Law Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized by IFLR1000 2025-2026 as leading law firm in Capital Markets and M&A in Panama
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• PrimeruscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026International society of boutique law firms since 1990. Quijano & Associates has been a member since 2011, serving as the organization's representative in Panama, Belize, and the British Virgin Islands. Hosted the first-ever Primerus LATAM Regional Meeting in Panama City.
• APAMEC (Panamanian Capital Markets Association)keyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of APAMEC Forum 2026, the premier strategic event for the securities market and financial sector in Panama. Partner Oliver Muñoz spoke on Digital Assets Law panel.
• British Chamber of Commerce PanamakeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of Executive Breakfast on the New Economic Substance Law (Law 526 of 2026). Panel moderated by partner José Ramón García de Paredes.
• STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners)keyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor of the First STEP Summit Panama 2026 on estate and succession planning. Also participated in STEP Alpine Conference 2026 and STEP Europe Conference 2025.
• The Swiss ExperiencekeyGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Sponsor and speaker at The Swiss Experience Geneva 2026. Presented on BVI Share Trust as succession solution for global families.
• ICC (International Chamber of Commerce) Institute of World Business LawsupportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Participation in ICC International Arbitration Conference in Panama (ICC PANARB 2026) for professional development.
• AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers)supportingGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Participation in the 5th AIJA Americas Meeting in Lima, Peru.
• GGI (Geneva Group International)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Participation in GGI World Conference 2025 in Zurich. International network of professional firms.
• Quijano Trust CorporationcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerOwn trust company subsidiary providing comprehensive fiduciary and trust administration services. Supervised by the Superintendency of Non-Financial Institutions of Panama.
• International Management and Advisory Services, Ltd. (IMAS)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing authorized representative services for investment funds in the British Virgin Islands.
• 360 Sterling Tax ConsultantssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company providing accounting services to complement legal and fiduciary offerings.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega: One of Panama's largest and most prestigious full-service law firms with deep expertise in banking, finance, capital markets, and corporate law. Direct competitor across Quijano's core practice areas in the same jurisdiction, regularly competing for the same institutional and corporate clients.
• Morgan & Morgan (Panama): Leading Panamanian law firm with similar international focus and broad practice areas including corporate, banking, capital markets, and litigation. Direct competitor for high-profile Panamanian and cross-border mandates, particularly in the same HNWI and financial institution segments Quijano serves.
• Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee (Alcogal): Top-tier Panamanian law firm with strong banking, finance, and corporate practice and a comparable international footprint. Competes directly with Quijano for mandates from leading banks, multilaterals, and multinationals operating in Panama.
• Maples Group: Global law firm specializing in offshore legal, fiduciary, and fund services across Cayman, BVI, and other jurisdictions. Closely comparable to Quijano's offshore platform via Quijano Trust Corporation and BVI subsidiary, particularly for investment fund formation and trust administration.
• Conyers: Offshore law firm with extensive presence in BVI, Cayman, and Bermuda providing corporate, finance, and fiduciary services. Directly comparable for Quijano's BVI and Caribbean jurisdiction offerings and corporate services business.
• Walkers: International offshore law firm with strong presence in Cayman, BVI, and Ireland, specializing in corporate, finance, and investment funds. Comparable in offshore legal services and competing for similar cross-border wealth structuring mandates.
• Harneys: Offshore law firm specializing in BVI, Cayman, and other jurisdictions with strong corporate and fiduciary services. Directly comparable for Quijano's BVI operations and offshore practice, including investment fund services offered via IMAS.
• Patton Moreno & Asvat: Established Panamanian law firm with comparable practice areas including corporate, banking, and litigation. Direct competitor in the local market for mid-market corporate and financial services mandates.
• Galindo, Arias & López: Established Panamanian law firm with similar broad practice areas including corporate, banking, and dispute resolution. Direct competitor for Panamanian corporate and banking clients, particularly in the local mid-market segment.

Broad incumbents

• Baker McKenzie: Global law firm with an established presence in Panama and across Latin America, offering full-service capabilities including banking, M&A, and capital markets. Competes for large international mandates and cross-border transactions where Quijano competes as local counsel.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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