Our Team

Peter Kovacs

Senior Consultant

Peter Kovacs, born in Budapest, Hungary, started his career as an intern at Offshore Consulting Ltd. in the Cook Islands in 2010 and worked his way up until the end of 2018, where he personally coordinated over 320 complex cases for high-net-worth individuals and worked with a team of 16 people. He assisted numerous high-profile PEPs (Politically Exposed Persons) with asset protection and privacy enforcement strategies.

After a short detour in the travel industry in Panama, he opened his own consulting firm in Belize, where he marketed various citizenship programs to individuals while working with various government-licensed agents representing clients worldwide. His duties also included assisting clients by creating additional layers of privacy to safeguard high-net-worth individuals' identities, preparing and protecting clients from any potential leaks.

As of 2020, he has been the Senior Consultant of a Panama-based firm. His role primarily revolves around providing comprehensive services to High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWI), including creating enhanced privacy strategies, preparing clients for diplomatic appointments, asset protection, liability shielding, and reputation management. His top priority is to assist clients in achieving their desired outcomes, ensuring that their needs are met with the utmost professionalism and discretion.

Languages: Hungarian (Native), English (Fluent), Spanish (Conversational).

Edgar Adrian Gomez Guevara

Corporate Counsel

Edgar Adrián Gómez Guevara, born in the city of Santiago, Veraguas Province, Panama, pursued his law studies at the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences of Universidad Latina de Panamá from 2009 to 2014, obtaining his law degree in 2014. During his studies, he was accepted at the legal clinic of Universidad Latina de Panamá in Santiago de Veraguas in 2015. Subsequently, he was in charge of the legal clinic at Universidad ISAE, also in Santiago, in 2018. In 2019, he continued his legal studies at Universidad ISAE, obtaining certification in mediation and alternative dispute resolution methods. In 2019, he also obtained qualifications as a mediator, conciliator, and arbitrator.

His areas of specialization include civil, agricultural, commercial, family, and criminal law.

Starting in 2021, he began working as an external consultant on litigation matters for the firm Rodríguez y Asociados, to meet the legal needs of a group of investors from various nationalities who were coming to reside in Panama, providing them with legal advice to meet the administrative needs of the corporations created for them, as well as the respective immigration procedures depending on the client's needs.

Languages: Spanish (Native).

Zaynab Kanj Basha

Senior Legal Advisor

With over 10 years of diverse experience in corporate law, litigation, and mediation, Zaynab serves as a trusted lawyer known for delivering client-focused, results-driven legal solutions. Holding a Master's degree in Private Law and a professional certification in mediation, Zaynab combines legal acumen with a strategic approach to resolving disputes, ensuring the best possible outcomes both inside and outside the courtroom.

Zaynab has gained valuable expertise working with renowned organizations such as GLA&Co, the International Rescue Committee, and Intersos. She has successfully handled complex legal matters, ranging from corporate governance and compliance to defending the rights of vulnerable communities, including refugees. This experience, coupled with a deep understanding of international law and humanitarian issues, allows Zaynab to address legal challenges with a broader perspective.

In addition, she is highly skilled in navigating the legal frameworks of the GCC, particularly in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, adapting corporate legal strategies to meet local regulatory requirements. Her ability to manage both corporate and humanitarian legal concerns gives clients the confidence of working with a well-rounded and compassionate advocate.

Committed to excellence, ethical practice, and client advocacy, Zaynab continues to build a reputation for delivering tailored, practical legal advice that meets the evolving needs of clients in today’s complex international legal environment.

Languages: Arabic (Native), French (Fluent), English (Fluent).

Jose Antonio Fernández

Special Counsel

Jose Antonio Fernández graduated with a Law degree in 1979 from the University of Havana, Cuba. He has worked as an advisor and executive in companies across various countries in Latin America, Africa, and Europe.

For a significant part of his professional life, he has served as a diplomat. He has participated in courses in Cuba and abroad on Commercial Law, International Private Law, Corporate Law, International Finance, the United Nations System, International Arbitration, and other topics.

He is a Professor at the Faculty of Foreign Languages at the University of Havana.

He has participated in events and negotiations in Belarus, Bulgaria, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Ecuador, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Mongolia, Mozambique, Poland, Romania, Russia, Spain, and Venezuela.

Languages: Spanish (Native), Russian (Fluent), English (Conversational).

Etieen Afont Regueifero

Independent Counsel

Etieen Afont Regueifero is a legal professional with continuous academic training and growing experience in international trade, business law, and legal consultancy. He graduated with a Law degree in 2017 from the University of Havana, Cuba. He has worked as an International Trade Jurist in various Cuban import and export companies. In this role, he specialized in developing import and export operations, advising companies and clients on legal issues related to international trade.

Currently, he serves as Legal Secretary at the Science and Technology Interface Society of the Technological University of Havana "José Antonio Echeverría," S.A., where he participates in legal and administrative management, facilitating interaction between the academic sector, the business sector, and small and medium-sized enterprises.

He has complemented his education with numerous courses and diplomas, including a Diploma in Foreign Trade, Legal Aspects of Foreign Trade, courses on Arbitration, Corporate Law, and Contractual Effectiveness, and training in Economic Criminal Law. He is currently researching his thesis project for a Master's degree in Criminology. Additionally, he is pursuing a Master's in Constitutional and Administrative Law, both linked to the Faculty of Law at the University of Havana.

He is developing as a versatile and well-prepared professional, capable of addressing complex legal challenges in international trade while continuing his academic development to stay updated in a dynamic legal environment. His career path demonstrates a continuous commitment to professional excellence and lifelong learning.

Languages: Spanish (Native), English (Conversational).

Yoel Proenza Álvarez

Legal Advocate

Yoel Proenza Álvarez studied at the Faculty of Law of the University of Isla de la Juventud, Cuba, from 2008 to 2014, obtaining his law degree in July 2014. He is registered in the General Registry of Jurists of Cuba with registration number 48039. Additionally, he holds a diploma as a Specialist in Sales, Marketing, and Public Relations.

He began his professional career as a Legal Advisor in the business sector, working in state-owned construction and commerce companies. His practice, spanning more than 14 years, covers various areas of law, such as civil, contractual, economic, labor, administrative, financial, and property law. He has also ventured into other key state and non-state business sectors in specialties such as sales, negotiation, commercialization, billing, marketing, logistics, and management.

Languages: Spanish (Native)