Melanie Miranda

LAWYER

Melanie Miranda practices in corporate, immigration and real estate law, providing legal advice to Panamanian and international clients.

Her work includes the incorporation and management of Panamanian companies, private interest foundations, real estate transactions, immigration procedures and trademark registration, as well as legal support for businesses and individuals seeking to establish themselves, invest or conduct commercial activities in Panama.

Her independent practice is characterized by direct, personalized attention focused on understanding each client's needs, offering clear legal solutions and guiding legal matters with responsibility, confidentiality and attention to detail.

Practice areas

Panamanian companies and private interest foundations
Immigration and residency in Panama
Corporate support for international clients
Real estate transactions in Panama
Trademark registration
Estate proceedings and preventive planning

Corporate

Legal counsel for the organization, operation and development of businesses in Panama, with personalized attention and solutions tailored to each client’s structure and objectives.

Company formation

Formation of corporations and guidance in defining their corporate structure, including articles of incorporation, directors, officers, legal representative and other elements required for operation.

Private Interest Foundations

Formation and advice on private interest foundations as vehicles for organizing, administering and protecting assets, as well as planning the transfer of family wealth.

Mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations

Legal advice on purchases and sales of companies or assets, corporate reorganizations, mergers and other transactions involving changes in a company’s structure or ownership.

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Commercial

Legal advice for commercial transactions and business documentation, helping each transaction have a clear legal structure suited to the client’s needs.

Contracts and commercial documents

Preparation and review of commercial contracts, share purchase agreements, commercial leases, corporate minutes, agreements and other business documents.

Bank account opening

Legal and documentary assistance in bank-account opening processes, subject to each financial institution’s requirements, compliance policies and approval.

Franchises and special transactions

Legal review of franchise agreements and advice on commercial transactions involving the acquisition, operation or transfer of businesses.

Colon Free Zone

Legal guidance for establishing companies and preparing documentation related to operations in the Colon Free Zone, in accordance with applicable requirements.

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Immigration

Immigration advice begins with an assessment of the applicant’s profile, nationality, activity and objectives to identify categories that may apply under current regulations.

Employment-related permits

Guidance on residence categories and permits related to employment by private companies, authorized percentages, trusted personnel and other employment arrangements.

Professionals and family reunification

Assessment of alternatives for professionals in permitted activities, as well as processes based on family ties, marriage to a Panamanian national, Panamanian children or dependency on residents.

Special regimes and policies

Advice on categories linked to special regimes, including multinational companies, free zones, City of Knowledge and Panama Pacifico, when applicable.

Residence by investment and nationality

Assessment of options related to investment in real estate, companies or other permitted instruments, as well as categories available under agreements or for specific nationalities.

Naturalization and immigration assistance

Guidance on naturalization processes and legal assistance in proceedings before the National Immigration Service, according to the circumstances of each case.

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Real Estate

Legal advice on real-estate transactions in Panama, from the initial review of the property through contracts, deeds and registration procedures.

Purchase and sale of property

Legal assistance in property acquisitions and sales, including review of the property’s legal status, the parties’ documentation and transaction terms.

Contracts, deeds and Public Registry

Preparation and review of promises to purchase, purchase and sale agreements, closing instruments and public deeds, as well as follow-up on registration with the Public Registry.

Other real-estate matters

Advice on declarations of improvements, segregations, registry updates, clearance certificates and other real-estate procedures.

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Trademarks

Advice on the legal protection of distinctive signs through trademark registration in Panama.

Trademark registration

The service includes an initial assessment of the sign, guidance on the applicable class or classes, preparation and filing of the application and follow-up before the competent authority.

Protection and follow-up

Guidance is also available on renewals, ownership changes and other matters related to trademark protection, according to the client’s needs.

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Probate and Estates

Advice and representation in estate proceedings in Panama for the orderly transfer of a deceased person’s assets to heirs or beneficiaries.

Testate estates

Handled when a valid will exists. The work includes reviewing documentation, identifying assets and beneficiaries, and taking the steps required to carry out the testamentary wishes in accordance with law.

Intestate estates

When there is no will, interested parties are advised and represented in determining the heirs called by law and arranging the distribution of estate assets.

Related matters

Preparation of documents, notarial or judicial proceedings, review of assets and coordination of registrations and procedures required to complete the transfer of the estate.

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