About Joaquín De Obarrio

Joaquín De Obarrio is a partner at Patton, Moreno & Asvat, specialising in complex litigation and dispute resolution across industries such as transport, shipping, public contracting and energy. He has represented the Republic of Panama in international disputes and private entities before the Supreme Court of Panama. Joaquín’s expertise is recognised by leading international legal rankings. He is a member of the Panama Bar Association, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Ship Arrested Network; serves on the Board of Trustees of the International Maritime University of Panama; he sits on the Board of Directors of the Panama Maritime Authority and is currently the President of Panama’s Maritime Law Association.