CHANIS - Alexandra Guzmán
Alexandra
Guzmán

Associate

Admissions:

Admitted to practice before the Courts of the Republic of Panama

Languages:

Spanish, English, Turkish

 

Trajectory

Alexandra Camile Guzmán advises companies, fintechs, and international investors on maritime law, data protection, corporate law, immigration and labour matters, and dispute resolution. Her practice focuses on Technology, Digital Business & Innovation, and she leads the firm’s Türkiye Desk, serving Turkish companies and investors expanding into Panama and Latin America.

Alexandra specializes in data protection law (Law 81 of 2019) and technology law – including SaaS agreements, platform structuring, fintech regulation, and digital business models. Her maritime law practice covers vessel registration, charter parties, cargo claims, port operations, and Panama Ship Registry matters. She also advises companies and executives on immigration and labour matters, and supports clients in commercial dispute resolution and litigation.

Areas of Practice
  • Technology & Digital Business
  • Türkiye Desk – International Business & Investment
  • Data Protection & Privacy
  • Corporate Law
  • Immigration and Labour Law
  • Dispute Resolution and Litigation
  • Maritime Law
Education & Bar Admissions:
  • Ankara University, Turkey (LL.M. in Maritime Law)
  • State University of New York (CFM)
  • Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua (B. Law)

Admitted to practice before the Courts of the Republic of Panama.

Professional Memberships:
  • International Association of Young Lawyers (AIJA)
  • Colegio Nacional de Abogados de Panamá (CNA)
Languages:

Spanish, English, Turkish

Technology & Digital Business

Alexandra counsels technology companies, digital platforms, and fintechs on:

  • SaaS and technology licensing agreements
  • Platform structuring and terms of service
  • Fintech regulatory frameworks and innovation
  • Intellectual property strategy for digital businesses
  • Startup legal structuring and investor readiness

Türkiye Desk – International Business & Investment

Alexandra leads the firm’s Türkiye Desk, a specialized practice serving Turkish companies and investors with business interests in Panama and Latin America. Fluent in Turkish and with advanced legal training in Turkey (including an LL.M. from Ankara University), she provides culturally informed, linguistically seamless legal advisory for Turkish businesses expanding internationally – particularly in logistics, manufacturing, energy, construction, maritime trade, and international commerce.

The Türkiye Desk offers:

  • Investment structuring and foreign direct investment advisory
  • Corporate setup and reorganization for Turkish companies in Panama
  • Cross-border M&A and joint ventures
  • Commercial contracts and regulatory compliance
  • Maritime and logistics transactions for Turkish shipping and trade companies
  • Residency and immigration planning for Turkish executives and investors
  • Coordination with Turkish-Latin American chambers and business networks

Data Protection & Privacy

Alexandra is a specialist in Panama’s data protection framework (Law 81 of 2019), advising clients on:

  • Data protection compliance programs and policies
  • Cross-border data transfers and GDPR coordination
  • Technology contracts with data processing obligations
  • Incident response and authority relations (ANTAI)
  • Privacy by design for digital platforms and fintech

Immigration & Labour Law

Alexandra advises companies and executives on corporate immigration matters, including work permits, investor visas, residency programs, and compliance with Panamanian immigration regulations. Her immigration practice complements both the Türkiye Desk and the firm’s general corporate immigration capability for multinational clients and their personnel.

Dispute Resolution & Litigation

Alexandra advises clients on commercial disputes, including negotiation, arbitration proceedings, and litigation before Panamanian courts. She supports dispute resolution matters as part of the firm’s integrated corporate practice.

Maritime Law

With an LL.M. in Maritime Law from Ankara University, Alexandra advises shipping companies, logistics operators, and international trade businesses on:

  • Vessel registration and maritime corporate structures
  • Charter parties and maritime contracts
  • Cargo claims and maritime disputes
  • Port operations and logistics agreements
  • Ship financing and maritime liens
  • Panama Ship Registry matters

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