Pilar Castillo

Pilar Castillo joined the firm in 2010 and became a partner in 2017.
She has a broad range of experience in shipping, aviation and commodities finance, as well as corporations.

Education

• Master of Laws, Fordham University (2009) (concentration on international business and trade law) Bachelor of Laws (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas), summa cum laude, Santa Maria la Antigua University (2008)

Memberships

• Member of the Panama Maritime Organizing Committee (2018-2019) President (2021-2022), Vice President (2019-2020) and Deputy Secretary (2015-2019) of the Board of Directors of the Panama Maritime Law Association (APADEMAR)

Awards and Recognitions

• Notable financial and corporate practitioner, Panama, IFLR1000 (2019-2023) Recognized shipping lawyer, Panama, Chambers Latin America (2023-2024) Recognized shipping lawyer, Panama, Chambers Global (2015-2021, 2023) Next generation shipping partner, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2021-2023) Up and Coming shipping lawyer, Panama, Chambers Latin America (2019-2021)

Publications

• Aviation Finance and Leasing Guide, Panama Chapter, Chambers and Partners (2019-2022)