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22 TORRIJOS & ASOCIADOS
TORRIJOS & ASOCIADOS
TORRIJOS & ASSOCIATES WAS FOUNDED IN 1994 BY DR. HUGO TORRIJOS RICHA( RIP), AN EXPERT AND SPECIALIST MARITIME LAWYER WHO SERVED FOR MORE THAN 10 YEARS AS DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CONSULAR AND MARITIME AFFAIRS, CURRENTLY MARITIME AUTHORITY OF PANAMA AND WHO WAS CONSIDERED BY THE FAIRPLAY MAGAZINE AS“ THE ARCHITECT OF THE PANAMANIAN MARITIME DEVELOPMENT” FOR HAVING LAID SIEGE TO THE PANAMANIAN SHIP REGISTRY AS NUMBER ONE WORLDWIDE DURING THOSE YEARS.
Today, TORRIJOS & ASSOCIATES is being successfully led by Lic. Magali de Torrijos, who hand of a team of specialized lawyers has kept the legacy of our founder, further strengthened our image and presence at national and international level, strengthening our relationship with Law Firms, Panamanian Consulates, Government and Maritime Administrations; currently positioning ourselves as one of the Panamanian law firms with greater thrust and efficiency in the maritime sector.
The services offered by our firm are integral in the maritime, corporate, labor and immigration branch under Panamanian jurisdiction and since 2011, as No. 85 Designated Office and Shipping Agent before the International Maritime Registry of Belize( IMMARBE for its acronym in English) we are entitled to issue documents on behalf of such flag.
TORRIJOS & ASSOCIATES is a member of PANAMA MARITIME GROUP; we have the technical support of PANAMA MARITIME DOCUMENTATION SERVICES INC, organization recognized by the flags of Panama and Belize for inspection and certification of ships and education through MARINE TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION CENTRE Training Center authorized by the Panamanian flag to certify crew according to STCW 78 / 95 Conventions, which places us as one of the first groups in Panama to offer national and international maritime community solutions and services all under one roof.
“ We are a law firm committed to providing a professional, efficient and quality service in different legal areas according to the needs of our customers”
OUR SERVICES
Panama
Maritime:
• Legal Representation to vessels registered in the Panamanian Merchant Marine.
• Registration Regular, Special Register, Register Dual, Register for Laid Up.
• Change of Name and / or Owner, Resident Agent, Tonnage, Type of Service, Radio Authority Account.
• Extensions Patent and Radio License.
• Permanent Patent and License Regulatory Radio.
• Free Certificate Liens and Certifications.
• Several Certificates: MSMC- CSR- BCC- CLC- ISSC, among others.
• Cancellation of Registration Certificate.
• Licensing General Marine.
• Marine Publications required on board ships and Flags.
• Payment of taxes to the government.
• IMO number for ships and companies.
• Special requests( resources, discounts, benefits applicable to vessels).
• Assistance in the preparation of documents for sale and purchase of ships.
• Registration of Title Deed of ships.
• Registration and cancellation of Naval Mortgages.
• Licensure of Fisheries and procedures with the Aquatic Resources Authority.
• Coordination of health inspections and several procedures with the Ministry of Health.
• Advice and requests for Maritime Concessions.
• Consulting and Licensing Operations for companies within the Republic of Panama.
• Consulting Labor Maritime Affairs, among others according to customer needs.
Corporate:
• Setting up Corporations.
• Constitution Corporations operating in the Republic of Panama( Onshore).
Obtaining corresponding permits to operate. Advice and assistance in immigration matters( legalization of immigration status, visas, permits). Advisory services in labor matters. Assistance in recruitment of personnel.
• Obtaining Certificate of Public Registry and Several Certifications.
• Minutes of Meeting and / or Board of Directors.
• Execution of Agreements between Shareholders.
• Constitution of Private Interest Foundation.
• Payment of annual fees.
• Introduction and Bank assistance procedures.
• Getting books and Corporate Seal Society.
• Issuance of share certificates and advice on sale of companies and their shares
• Representation of Societies as resident agents, among others, depending on customer needs.
Belize:
• Legal Representation to vessels registered in IMMARBE.
• Regular Registration, Special Register, Dual Register, Register for Laid Up.
• Change of Name and / or Owner, Resident Agent, Tonnage, Type of Service, Radio Authority Account.
• Patent Extensions and Radio License.
• Permanent Patent and Radio Regulatory License.
• Free Certificate Liens and Certifications.
• Several Certificates: MSMC- CSR- BCC- CLC- ISSC, among others.
• Cancellation of Registration Certificate.
• Endorsements of Marine in general.
• Maritime Publications and Flags.
• Payment of taxes to the government.
• IMO number for ships and companies.
• Fishing Licenses and certificates.
• Special requests( resources, discounts, benefits applicable to vessels).
www. torrijos-asociados. com info @ torrijos-asociados. com Calle 78 E San Francisco, Lexus Tower Building Ground Floor Office No. 2, Panama City, Republic of Panama.
ELVIA BUSTAVINO – SENIOR LAWYER