Department profile
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2027 : Panama


Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

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Provided by Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

AFRA represents domestic and international banks, financial institutions, brokerages, finance companies and multilaterals on the full spectrum of banking and finance law, structuring and establishing their businesses.

Our banking and finance services include advising on loans, taxation, project finance, audits and regulatory matters, banking agreements, day-to-day financial issues, formation, securities and dissolutions, structuring of collaterals, cross-border financing, and complex banking, financing and securitization deals.

Recent work includes regulatory authorizations for the acquisition of two local banks as well as the financing involved for their purchase; and cross-border securitization by a leading financial services company with operations in Panama and the Caribbean.

Clients (14)

  • CFG Group (Financiera El Sol)
  • Global Bank
  • Banco Aliado
  • Banesco
  • CAF
  • IDB Invest
  • CIFI
  • DEG
  • ResponsAbility
  • J. Safra Sarasin Group
  • China Development Bank
  • BICSA
  • Citibank
  • Credicorp Bank

Industries (7)

  • Multilateral and Developmental Organizations
  • Infrastructure and public contracts.
  • Financial institutions
  • Real Estate
  • Tourism and Hospitality
  • Energy
  • Oil & Gas

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Banking & Finance - Panama

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez offers a comprehensive service to regional financial entities on an array of banking and finance matters in Panama. The team is well placed to provide advice on syndicated loans, secured and unsecured lending, and the financing of public and private projects in the construction and agribusiness arenas. The firm also advises multilateral entities on structuring credit facilities for SME businesses.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez has considerable technical knowledge and experience in the field and conveys complex ideas clearly and concisely in every discussion. The firm offers insights beyond legal considerations and helps us assess different perspectives.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Roberto Harrington Arango
    Band 2Roberto Harrington Arango

    Roberto Harrington Arango

    Roberto Harrington Arango demonstrates extensive experience advising notable international banks, acting as lenders, on the financing of public and private projects in Panama. He is also well placed to assist with banking regulatory concerns.
    • Roberto Harrington Arango is an excellent professional with strong technical knowledge and clear communication skills.

      Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

Ranked Individuals at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez (1)

Panama

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