Key contacts
Partner: Ricardo M Arango
Partner: Rodrigo Cardoze
Quick facts
Number of Lawyers
51
Number of partners
25
Practitioners (worldwide)
51
Partners
26
Network Association
Lex Mundi, Interlaw, PRAC
Languages
Spanish, English
Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
M&A
Project development
Firm overview
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (ARIFA) is one of Panama’s leading full-service law firms, with a history dating back to 1914.
The firm advises international financial institutions, multinational corporations, investors, and major domestic businesses on complex legal, regulatory, and transactional matters. Known for its strong cross-border capabilities, ARIFA is particularly recognised for its work in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, infrastructure, energy, disputes, transportation, real estate, tax, intellectual property, and private client matters.
Through its multidisciplinary Corporate Counsel and 360 Legal Solutions platform, the firm provides integrated support across the full business lifecycle, from market entry and structuring to financing, expansion, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
The firm advises international financial institutions, multinational corporations, investors, and major domestic businesses on complex legal, regulatory, and transactional matters. Known for its strong cross-border capabilities, ARIFA is particularly recognised for its work in banking and finance, capital markets, M&A, infrastructure, energy, disputes, transportation, real estate, tax, intellectual property, and private client matters.
Through its multidisciplinary Corporate Counsel and 360 Legal Solutions platform, the firm provides integrated support across the full business lifecycle, from market entry and structuring to financing, expansion, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution.
Key practice areas
- Banking
- Capital Markets: Debt
- Capital Markets: Derivatives
- Capital Markets: Equity
- Financial Restructuring
- Financial Services Regulatory
- M&A
- PPP/PFI
- Project Bonds
- Project Development
- Project Finance
- Real Estate Finance
- Real Estate Funds
- Restructuring and Insolvency
- Securitisation
- Structured Finance/Securitisation
Key Practice Contacts & Recent Matter Highlights
Practice Group: Capital Markets and Banking
Odín Guillén Leiva
M&A
oguillen@mayora-mayora.com
Cristian Stefan
M&A
cstefan@mayora-mayora.com
Iván Flores Hércules
Banking
iflores@mayora-mayora.com
Sector Expertise
- Aviation
- Banking
- Consumer Goods and Services
- Energy
- Financial Services
- Food and Beverage
- Mining
- Oil and Gas
- Real Estate
- Shipping
- Tourism
- Transport
- Utilities
Other Offices
British Virgin Islands
John's Hole
Road Town, Tortola
P.O. Box 985
VG1110
British Virgin Islands
T: +284 393 4977
E: bvi@arifa.com
Website: https://www.arifa.com/offices/n-6/british-virgin-islands.html
Hong Kong
St. George's Building
Room 1805-6, 18th Floor
No. 2 Ice House Street
Hong Kong
T: +852 2525 3903
E: hongkong@arifa.com
Address:
Tel:+507 205 7000
Fax:+507 205 7001/02
Email:Contact Us
Web Address:https://www.arifa.com
ARIFA Building, 10th Floor
West Boulevard Santa Maria Business District
P.O. Box 0816-01098
