"Panama: Ex Parte Court Relief for Arbitrations Seated Abroad", The Legal Industry Review - LIR, International Desk - France (2026)
Did you know that Panamanian courts can grant interim relief ex parte in support of arbitrations seated abroad? Partner Claudio De Castro and associate Diego Marín explore this often-overlooked tool in their latest article for the International Desk section of The Legal Industry Reviews (France Edition 2026): "Panama: Ex Parte Court Relief for Arbitrations Seated Abroad"
Key takeaway: Under Panama's arbitration law, courts may order protective measures—asset seizures, provisional injunctions, etc.— regardless of where the arbitration is seated. For practitioners dealing with counterparties holding assets in Panama, this is a critical tool worth knowing.
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