DEDICATED TEAM OF PROFESSIONALSWe combine a wealth of experience with a deep commitment to providing exceptional service to our clients.
With diverse backgrounds and areas of expertise, our team is well-equipped to handle a wide range of legal matters efficiently and effectively.
Meet our legal team at Pacífica Legal.
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Teresa Carballo
PARTNER
Law and Political Science, Corporate and Preventive Law, and has a strong background in Litigation.
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Rebeca Muñoz
PARTNER
Law and Political Science, Commercial Law, Telecommunications and International Engineering.
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Edgar Young
PARTNER
Corporate Structuring, Blockchain and Web3 Fundraising
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Ami Ahir
ATTORNEY
Corporate, Intellectual Property, Industrial Property, and New Technologies
MORE ABOUTTeresa Carballo
Teresa holds a degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Panama. She specializes in Corporate and Preventive Law and has a strong background in litigation. In her daily practice, Teresa assists clients seeking legal solutions in Panama, primarily for Blockchain-related projects.
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She has contributed to the legal area of various DAOs, serving as the Legal Coordinator for the BanklessDAO Legal Guild and as a Governor for H.E.R. DAO LATAM. This latter organization aims to diversify the blockchain ecosystem by empowering LATAM women to pursue careers in Web3. She is also a member of the Blockchain Lawyers Group and lead of the Code of Conduct Council in the Optimism Collective.
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With over 10 years of professional experience, Teresa is also licensed to practice law in Mexico.
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Spanish and English.
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Teresa is also a horse rider and mother of two girls.
MORE ABOUTRebeca Muñoz
Rebeca Muñoz is a Panamanian attorney at law, with a degree in Law and Political Science from the University of Panama, a master’s in Commercial Law from Brazil’s Universidade Estadual de Londrina (UEL), and a master's in Higher Education from Universidad Interamericana de Panama.
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With over a decade of legal experience, Rebeca has extensive expertise in telecommunications, corporate law, international humanitarian law, and disaster law.
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A native Spanish speaker, Rebeca is proficient in translating Portuguese, possesses a B2 level in English, and an A2 level in French.
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Spanish, English and Portuguese.
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Beyond her legal pursuits, she enjoys sports such as CrossFit and pole fitness. Living in a country where nature thrives, she spends her leisure time exploring the countryside near the beach and conducting research on legal frameworks related to disaster risk reduction.
MORE ABOUTEdgar Young
Edgar is a distinguished attorney with over a decade of experience in multi-jurisdictional legal practice. A Partner at Pacifica Legal, he specializes in Emerging Technologies, including crypto, IT, FinTech, IP, and venture-backed startups. Qualified to practice law in Panama, he holds a Ph.D. and LL.M. in International Private Law from RUDN University in Moscow and an LL.B. from the University of Panama.
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Edgar has extensive experience advising clients on complex legal matters related often working across languages and sovereign border.
At Pacifica Legal, he focuses on offshore corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and legal frameworks for web3 projects. His expertise includes incorporating corporations and foundations, handling Token Offerings and SAFT agreements, drafting terms of use and privacy policies, securing crypto-friendly accounts, and providing legal opinions. He works closely with a diverse range of clients, including L1/L2 blockchain networks, centralized and decentralized exchanges, perpetual trading platforms, DeFi protocols, DAO foundations, NFT marketplaces, and gaming platforms.
A former Associate Professor of International Private Law at the University of Panama, Edgar is actively involved with the Blockchain Lawyers Group, LegalDAO, ICC’s Young Arbitrators Forum (ICC YAF) and National Business Aviation Association (NBAA).
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Licensed attorney in Panama.
Registered Real Estate Broker
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Spanish, English and Russian.
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Passionate about business, technology, and innovation, Edgar enjoys traveling and exploring new cultures.
MORE ABOUTAmi Ahir Ali
Ami Ahir obtained a Bachelor of Law and Political Science (Cum Laude) from the School of Law at Universidad Santa María La Antigua (USMA) in Panama in 2020. She also holds a LL.M. in Intellectual Property, Industrial Property, and New Technologies from the Universidad Autónoma de Madrid.
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Her commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her completion of a Diploma in Human Rights and Conventionality Control at USMA and a Diploma in Corporate Incorporation at the Center for Educational Excellence in Panama, further enhancing her expertise in corporate law.
Ami has practical experience in Intellectual Property Law, gained at a renowned boutique law firm in Panama. There, she advised clients on the protection and strategic management of intangible assets. She was also involved in a special case related to Trust Law in Panama.
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Ami is qualified to practice law in Panama.
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Spanish and English
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In her free time, Ami enjoys activities that connect her with nature. Her favorite hobbies include visiting the beach, reading novels, and spending time with her dog.