Sofia Cohen

Sofía J. Cohen joined the firm in 1999 and became a partner in 2017. She heads the Regulatory Work Practice Group, serving the needs of clients affected by a myriad of highly-technical, industry-specific and ever increasing business regulations.

Ms. Cohen is well regarded for her in-depth knowledge of the laws affecting regulated industries and for her experience and skills in dealing with regulatory agencies.

With extensive experience in privatizations, concessions with the government, public contracts and administrative law, Sofía J. Cohen is also noted for advising clients on government tenders, including review of bidding rules and preparation of bid documents; negotiation, drafting and approval of concession contracts, including contractual laws approved by the National Assembly; renegotiation of concession and litigation contracts in connection with concessions and public contracts.

Ms Cohen has served as 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); and Assistant District Attorney (1990-1991).

• Master of Business Law from Latin American University of Science and Technology, Panama City, Panama
• Bachelor of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua, Panama City, Panama

Panama

Panama

• Administrative Litigation
• Antitrust, Trade and Competition
• Aviation
• Commercial and Civil Matters Litigation
• Environmental Matters
• Family Law
• Shipping Litigation