Panama

Arias Fábrega & Fábrega is a full-service firm founded in 1914 in Panama City. The firm now also has offices in London, Hong Kong, British Virgin Islands, Belize and Uruguay. The firm advises on some of the largest and most complex lending transactions, bond issuances and acquisitions involving Panamanian and international companies. 

Highlights 

ARIFA advised on landmark transactions in Panama during 2024. The firm represented Bladex in closing its largest-ever syndicated loan facility—a transaction led by SMBC and attracting participation from 33 financial institutions across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. This deal diversifies Bladex’s funding structure and strengthens its position in regional trade finance. 

Additionally, ARIFA advised Hotel La Compañía Group on acquiring Hotel Los Mandarinos and La Casa de Lourdes in El Valle de Antón, a complex hospitality transaction involving multiple property acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and innovative financing arrangements. The project benefits from tourism incentives under Law 80 and marks a significant step in expanding Panama’s luxury hospitality sector, reinforcing ARIFA’s expertise in cross-border finance and real estate. 

Key clients 

Banco General, Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, BTG Pactual, Citibank, Corporación Interamericana para el Financiamiento de Infraestructura, Grupo Assa, Grupo Terra Energía, Hotel La Compañía Group, Moody’s and Swixx Biopharma 

Testimonials 

"Arias Fábrega & Fábrega was very responsive (even considering the time difference) and diligent" (Banking and Finance)