Roy C. Durling

Roy C. Durling joined the firm in 1991 and became a partner in 2001.
Mr. Durling advises clients in the oil and port industries in tax and regulatory matters, specially in aspects relating to the operation of companies within the oil free trade zone regime. Mr. Durling has represented major oil and energy companies before the Ministry of Commerce and Industries, Secretary of Energy, Maritime Authority and tax authorities.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Cornell University (1986) Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University (1983)

Memberships

• Director of Rotary Club of Panama (1998-2000) Fellow of the American Bar Foundation

Awards and Recognitions

• Recognized shipping lawyer, Panama, Chambers Latin America (2009-2024) Recognized shipping lawyer, Panama, Chambers Global (2008-2023) Recommended mining lawyer, Panama, Who’s Who Legal (2003-2023) Recommended lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Central America (2016-2022) Recommended banking and finance lawyer, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2017, 2022)

Publications

• Aviation Finance and Leasing Guide, Panama Chapter, Chambers and Partners (2019-2022) Mining Global Practice Guide, Panama Chapter, Chambers and Partners (2020-2023) "Arrest of Vessels", Panama Chapter Part I, Wolters Kluwer (2010-2021) ICLG to Aviation Law, Panama Chapter, Global Legal Group (2019-2020) Latin Lawyer Reference – Aviation Law, Panama Chapter (2017-2019)