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Maritime Law In Every Port

We provide specialized legal advice on maritime operations, guaranteeing legal security.

We build trust in every vessel through legal expertise, strategic vision, and global compliance.



FRANCESCHI LP

We are a firm with a global vision and Panamanian roots.

At FRANCESCHI LP, we build legal trust through clear, robust solutions tailored to the challenges of today's business environment.

We are FRANCESCHI LP

Specialists in International Maritime Law .

FRANCESCHI LP is the leading firm specializing in vessel arrest in Panama. We are a Panamanian law firm with extensive experience, recognized for providing comprehensive legal counsel to mariners, bunkering companies, shipowners, shipping lines, logistics operators, insurance companies, charterers, port agents, and other stakeholders in international maritime trade.

Our practice combines legal precision, in-depth knowledge of the Panamanian and international maritime regime, and a strategic vision focused on mitigating risks, resolving disputes, and ensuring regulatory compliance at every stage of the transaction.

From vessel registration and registration to the management of charter parties, cargo claims, litigation, and arbitration, we support our clients with practical, reliable legal solutions tailored to the dynamic global logistics environment that converges in Panama.

  • Registration and flagging of vessels
  • Charter and transport contracts
  • Maritime litigation and arbitration
  • Cargo Claims
  • Advice on accidents and collisions
  • Port and customs law
  • Marine Insurance and P&I Clubs
  • International regulatory compliance
About Us
Why choose us

High-Level Maritime Legal Consulting, with Global Legal Precision

At FRANCESCHI LP, we specialize in maritime law with a strategic, technical, and personalized approach.

With decades of experience, we assist shipping companies, shipowners, logistics operators, and insurers in complex transactions.

More information about services

Charter and Maritime Transport Contracts

Drafting and reviewing charter parties, bills of lading, and other documents related to the transport of goods by sea.

Vessel Registration Consulting

Legal management for the registration of vessels under the Panamanian flag or others, including compliance with international and local requirements.

Maritime Litigation and Arbitration

Representation in legal disputes related to collisions, marine salvage, general average, and cargo loss or damage, both in local courts and before international arbitration tribunals.

Maritime Accident Claims

Panama is a signatory to the Convention on the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea of 1972 through Law 7 of 1973 and the 1974 amendment through Law 15 of 1975. These regulations were incorporated into domestic legislation on maritime.
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ABOUT THE FIRM

We build legal solutions for global maritime trade that is our calling

At FRANCESCHI LP, we provide specialized legal advice in maritime and commercial law from Panama, a strategic hub for international trade. Throughout our history, we have assisted shipping companies, logistics operators, shipowners, insurers, and port authorities.

Vision
FRANCESCHI LP is a litigation and legal services firm committed to ethics, justice, and results—driven by environmental, sustainability, and governance (ESG) principles and the use of AI.
Mission
To serve corporate legal needs with a human-centric approach—grounded in professionalism, a culture of effective communication, and the strategic use of technology—while respecting the environment, sustainability, and governance to secure outcomes that favor our clients’ interests.
Values
Ethics, Transparency, Justice, Professionalism, and Dignity.