Luis H. is a partner in the Energy, Telecommunications, and Public Procurement Department.
Luis H. has over 15 years of experience in various areas of Administrative Law, with a particular focus on telecommunications, public transport, public procurement, and energy, specifically within the Panamanian context.
With an extensive professional background, Luis H. has worked closely with a wide range of clients, including power generation, transmission, and distribution companies, as well as public and private construction and infrastructure firms, state entities, insurance companies, telecommunications, railways, and public transportation, among other sectors.
Her experience ranges from drafting and negotiating complex contracts to resolving regulatory matters in public procurement, Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), telecommunications, public transport, and energy.
Luis H. has extensive experience providing legal advice to various clients in multiple tenders for roads, bridges, hospitals, cultural centers, schools, sports facilities, railways, rail systems, public transport, goods and services in the Republic of Panama, both under the figure of public works and concession, as well as other general infrastructure construction contracts. He has also served as legal advisor to the State in the preparation of bidding documents and regulations related to public infrastructure, as well as in negotiations of Supplementary Bond Execution Agreements.
Its advisory services cover pre-contractual and contractual stages, including advice on proposal preparation in pre-qualification and public procurement bidding processes, contract risk analysis, public contract award formalities, public project financing (including assignment of negotiable documents and public project cash flows), contract execution, assignment of rights and obligations, related dispute resolution, and the termination and settlement of public contracts.
Luis H. advises sponsors and operators of power generation projects (hydro, wind, solar, and thermal). His experience includes obtaining administrative and environmental permits, plant construction, project financing for energy initiatives, related mergers and acquisitions, as well as the execution of concession contracts and operations under licenses. Additionally, in the energy sector, Luis H. has advised on the bidding and execution of electrical transmission lines, interconnection agreements, and land lease agreements for projects, among others.
Likewise, Luis H. provides assistance to public transportation service concessionaires (collective and selective), Data Centers, and telecommunications.
In the private sector, Luis H. specializes in Construction Law, advising a wide variety of developers, construction companies, and Project Managers on contractual, financing, and dispute resolution issues. Likewise, he provides legal counsel to surety insurance companies that guarantee obligations with the State.
Education
- Bachelor of Law and Political Science, Santa María La Antigua University, 2009.
- Master of Laws (LLM), Duke University, 2010
- Specialization in Tax Law, Specialized University of Certified Public Accountants (UNESCPA), 2012
- Master's Degree in Tax Law, Specialized University of Authorized Public Accountants (UNESCPA), 2014.
- MBA in Legal Studies, Higher Institute of Law and Economics (ISDE), 2015
- Specialization in Public Procurement, Universidad Latina, 2017
- Specialization in Public-Private Partnerships, edX (IDB), 2018
- Diploma in Public-Private Partnerships for Public Officials of Latin America, CAF (Development Bank of Latin America), 2021
- Graduate Diploma in Administrative Law, Administration Attorney General's Office, 2023
Admissions
- Panama, 2009
Acknowledgments
2026
Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
Distinction: Highly Recommended (Highly Recommended) en two Practice areas:
Administrative Law.
Dispute Resolution.
The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
Recognition: ‘Next Generation Partner’ (Next Generation Partner) in the Projects and Energy practice.
Testimonial: “I would say that the best qualities of the people at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez with whom we interact are openness and friendliness. Luis Horacio Moreno is a clear example of this.
2025
Chambers Latin America (2025)
Ranking: Band 4 in Projects and Energy practice.
Testimonial: “Luis Moreno is a legal professional with a broad vision and analytical capability, capable of handling complex work. His commercial vision ensures that solutions are tailored to the company's needs.”
LACCA Approved (2025)
Recognition: Passed Administrative Law and Litigation internships.
Professional Associations
- American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Member of the Board of Directors (2017-2021), Secretary of the Board of Directors (2018), President of the Board of Directors (2020), Vice President of the Legislation and Taxation Committee (2014), President of the Legislation and Taxation Committee (2015-2016).
- Panamanian Association of Business Executives (APEDE), Member; Secretary of the Legal Affairs Commission (2017-2018), Vice President of the Legal Affairs Commission (2018-2020), President of the Free Enterprise Commission (2020-2021), Member of the Board of Directors (2021-2022).
- Member of the Panamanian Chamber of Public Procurement.
- Member of the World Compliance Association, Panama Chapter.
- Undergraduate professor of Administrative Law I and II at the Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, Faculty of Law and Political Science (2018-2023).
- International Bar Association (IBA) – Member of the International Construction Projects Committee (ICPC).
Languages
- Spanish and English