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 Tomás Manuel Ávila Manzanares
Lawyer
For contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Direct Phone: (507) 6612-8173
Summary of Qualifications
30 years of experience dealing with clients and demonstrating a willingness to learn new things. I speak 2 languages, English and Spanish, at a native level.
Throughout my years of legal practice and assistance in cross-border transactions, I developed the ability to apply skills to new tasks, think critically and creatively, and adapt well to different situations. I set my ability to use receptivity to constructive criticism, sufficient writing skills, and speaking/presentation skills.
Education
► Georgetown University
School of Continued Studies
Certificate on International Studies (with an emphasis on US-China relations) - 2018
► Universidad Interamericana de Panamá
formerly known as Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología
Postgraduate degree in Public Law
Master’s degree in law (with an emphasis on Business law) - 2005
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Universidad de Panamá
Bachelor’s degree in law and political sciences - 1991
Professional Experience
MLS & Associates
July 2024 – present day
Executive Director
Ávila & Co.
October 2009 – June 2024
Founding Partner
• His experience has focused on non-contentious administrative and maritime law, providing legal services in local and cross-border transactions. It has been especially prominent as foreign counsel on behalf of international financiers from the Middle East and Asia Pacific region, well recognized by his peers–locally and in different countries as reflected in international specialized editorials such as Chambers & Partners Global Guide to Leading Lawyers, The Best Lawyers, The Who’s Who Legal, and The Legal 500.
The World Bank Group (Washington, D.C.)
September 2019 – February 2020
Short Term Consultant
• Nepal: Assessment of the need to establish a vessel registry. An in-depth look at the situation related to ship registration and river operations of ships, commercial, passengers, and private, within the jurisdictional waters of the country and our proposed action plan.
• Development of the consultancy included in situ meetings in Kathmandu, Nepal.
Panama Maritime Authority (Panama) July 2014 – June 2019
Secretary General
• Chief Operating Officer (COO).
• Deputy council member representing the Panama Maritime Authority at the Superior Council of the International Maritime University of Panama (UMIP).
• Deputy director representing the Republic of Panama before the Central American Maritime Transport Commission (COCATRAM).
• Principal representative of the Panama Maritime Authority before the Maritime Authorities of the Americas Operative Network.
• Member of the Logistics Cabinet, a branch of the Presidency of the Republic of Panama 2014-2019.
• Analysis and numerous visits to the Baru region to determine the feasibility of a port operation for Chiriqui.
Bufete Illueca (Panama) March 2006 – September 2009
Partner
• Head of Shipping Practice Group.
Arias B. Y Asociados (Panama) March 1997 – February 2006
Associate
• International Law Firm specializing in Corporate, Business, and Maritime Law.
Quijano & Asociados (Panama) April 1992 – March 1997
Associate
• International Law Firm specializing in Corporate, Business, and Maritime Law.
MEMBERSHIP
National Academy of Lawyers February 1992 - Present
• Chairman, Maritime Committee, 2006-2008.
Panama Maritime Law Association February 1997 - Present
• President, 2004-2008.
• Chairman, Organizing Committee, Panama Maritime World Conference & Exhibition 2002.
• Chairman, Organizing Committee, Panama Maritime World Conference & Exhibition 2012.
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