From June 19 to 22, 2025, the city of Medellín hosted the GGI Latin America Regional Conference, a key event that brought together leaders, experts, and member firms from the GGI network across Latin America and Europe. The event aimed to strengthen international collaboration, promote knowledge exchange, and explore strategies for the future of professional services.

Quijano & Associates had a distinguished participation in this edition, reaffirming its commitment to international legal excellence and to strengthening Panama’s position within the GGI network.

A High-Level Presentation: Julio A. Quijano Represents Quijano & Associates
Representing Quijano & Associates, Mr. Julio A. Quijano B., Managing Partner of the firm, was a featured speaker in one of the event’s most highly regarded sessions. His presentation, entitled:

“Traditional Will vs. Private Interest Foundation: Tools for Effective Estate Planning”

offered a comparative analysis of the advantages and challenges of these two key legal structures in wealth and estate planning. Drawing on his well-established expertise in private wealth law, Mr. Quijano shared practical and strategic insights on:
• Confidentiality and asset protection

• Intergenerational control over wealth

• Legal effectiveness in cross-border contexts

• Application in jurisdictions such as Panama, BVI, Belize, and the Bahamas

His presentation generated strong interest among attendees, particularly those specializing in international estate planning, who praised the conceptual clarity and immediate applicability of the topics discussed. This participation once again confirms Quijano & Associates regional leadership in estate planning and cutting-edge legal structures.

The conference also featured presentations on artificial intelligence, talent retention strategies, and interregional network strengthening, with high-profile speakers such as Dr. Miguel Mantelli (GGI Global) and leaders from firms in Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Andorra, and Colombia.

During the event, it was announced that the next GGI Latin America Regional Conference 2026 will be held in Montevideo, Uruguay, under the coordination of Dr. Darío Andrioli and Dr. Natalia Silva, creating exciting new opportunities for collaboration and growth among member firms in the region.

Active Presence, Firm Commitment
For Quijano & Associates, actively participating in these international platforms is a fundamental part of its vision: to offer legal counsel that meets global standards, is continuously updated, and is adapted to the challenges of an increasingly dynamic environment. We remain firmly committed to delivering strategic value through specialized knowledge, and to representing Panama with excellence in the most relevant forums of international private and corporate law.

See you in Montevideo in 2026!