Sofía J. Cohen

Sofía J. Cohen joined the firm in 1999 and became a partner in 2017.
Ms. Cohen is well regarded for her in-depth knowledge and for her experience and skills in dealing with regulatory agencies. Her many years of experience representing clients with interests in various industries and in a wide range of antitrust issues have earned her a strong relationship with the administration of the National Directorate of Free Competition in Panama (ACODECO). She participated in the first antitrust approval granted by said institution with respect to the airline industry, in favor of a leading international airline and its commercial alliance agreement with a Panamanian airline.

Education

• Mater of Business Law (Maestría en Derecho Empresarial), summa cum laude, Latin American University of Science and Technology (2001) (concentration on corporate law) Bachelor of Laws (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas), cum laude, Santa Maria la Antigua University (1988)

Memberships

• Deputy General Director of the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama (2009-2010) Director of Air Transportation of the Civil Aviation Authority of Panama (1992-1994, 1999) Assistant District Attorney (1990-1991)

Awards and Recognitions

• Notable financial and corporate practitioner, Panama, IFLR1000 (2019-2023) Recommended dispute resolution lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Central America (2022) Recommended projects and energy lawyer, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2021-2022) Recommended dispute resolution lawyer, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2021-2022) Dispute resolution associate to watch, Panama, Chambers Latin America (2016-2017)

Publications

• Aviation Finance and Leasing Guide, Panama Chapter, Chambers and Partners (2019-2022) The Environment and Climate Change Law Review, Panama Chapter, Law Business Research (2019-2022) ICLG to Aviation Law, Panama Chapter, Global Legal Group (2019-2020) Latin Lawyer Reference – Aviation Law, Panama Chapter (2017-2019) PLC Environment Multi-jurisdictional Guide, Panama chapter (2011/12 - 2012/13)