Álvaro Javier Aguilar Alfú

Alvaro Aguilar has worked in the drafting of commercial, mortgage and banking contracts; negotiation and drafting of joint venture and real estate agreements; conducting of due diligence research for transactions; provided legal advice for privatisations and international business and corporate law matters in general. Among said transactions are the purchase of real estate by a foreign hypermarkets in Panama and the drafting of bylaws for the largest commercial and office center in the banking area.

Mr. Aguilar advises clients in Europe and the Americas on asset protection matters, using the advantages provide by corporations, trusts and private interest foundations in Anguilla, Panama, BVI and other jurisdictions. Said advice is provided in communication with the client and with strict attention to the needs for confidentiality and time/cost efficiency.

In novel areas of Law, Mr. Aguilar is involved in negotiation and drafting of software licensing agreements for businesses and advises information technology start-ups that use the advantages of Panama legislation. He is also involved in trademark, patent and copyright litigation and registration procedures, as well as coordination of trademark registrations throughout Latin America.

Mr. Aguilar has delivered presentations at international legal conferences and is currently in charge of the Panama chapters for International Taxation, Intellectual Property and Banking Regulation.

A Certified Public Translator in English and Spanish, Mr. Aguilar also speaks French and has an understanding of Portuguese.

Specialties: Asset Protection, International Estate Planning, Banking Law, Business Law, Telecommunications Law, Offshore Company Law, Corporate Law, E-Commerce, Intellectual Property, International Business Law, International Finance, Mergers & Acquisition, International Trade, Internet Law, Patents, Real Estate, Taxation, Technology Law