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Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

Corporate/M&A

Latin America Guide 2026 : Panama

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Our Corporate, Mergers, and Acquisitions Department is renowned for its accessibility and expertise across a diverse range of industries, including regulated sectors such as banking, insurance, capital markets, and telecommunications, as well as real estate, tourism & hospitality, retail, energy, pharmaceuticals, oil, and gas.

Our strong reputation and client base have been built on trust and recommendations, as clients continue to refer us for our commitment to ethical service, excellence, and the teamwork we demonstrate in helping them achieve their business goals. We are known for delivering results that exceed expectations, and for our ability to present clients with strategic alternatives to reach a successful transaction closure.

Our success stems from the unparalleled qualities of our team, dynamic, responsive, and adept at navigating complex deals. In addition to our deep experience and ability to achieve the desired outcomes, we are dedicated to fostering the next generation of talent within the firm, passing on our knowledge and expertise to ensure that our values and high standards are upheld.

Clients (39)

  • Banesco
  • Global Bank Corporation
  • Banco Aliado
  • L'Oreal
  • BP Products
  • Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)
  • Metropolitan School of Panama
  • Corporación Multi-Inversiones (CMI)
  • The Rohytan Group
  • Abbott
  • Arcos Dorados
  • AbbVie
  • Vopak
  • Riu Hotels
  • Adidas
  • Corporacion Financiera El Sol
  • Hilti Latin America
  • Accenture
  • Prada
  • Ricoh
  • Berkley Research Group
  • Grand Bay Paper & Care Products
  • Telefonica
  • PEPSICO
  • Kingsland Holdings
  • Martin Brower
  • Red Bull
  • Western Union
  • Cinemark
  • Stanley Black & Decker
  • Ford Motor Company
  • LG Electronics
  • Sanofi Aventis
  • Servier Laboratories
  • VT International BV
  • Carnival Corporation
  • JVCKenwood
  • Cox
  • Astara

Industries (17)

  • Banking & Finance
  • Insurance
  • Tourism & Hospitality
  • Oil & Gas
  • Retail
  • Aviation
  • Real Estate
  • Energy
  • Financial Institutions
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Cosmetic & Fragance
  • Manufacturing & Distribution
  • Paper Tissue
  • Construction
  • High Equipment & Machinery
  • Food & Beverage
  • Educational Institutions

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Corporate/M&A - Panama

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez houses an acclaimed corporate department with a market-leading practice in Panama, offering vast and varied experience acting on high-value M&A transactions, with an emphasis on deals involving listed companies and private equity groups. The department handles the disposal of majority stakes and share purchase agreements, in addition to joint ventures and corporate reorganisations. The firm services an impressive roster of clients active in agribusiness, financial services and retail.
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Work Highlights

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  • Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez acted as lead counsel to LP Restaurant Operations on the sale and transfer of all its restaurants to Grupo Vierci.

Strengths

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  • Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez stands out for its exceptional customer service, as well as its technical and analytical capabilities. Its close engagement with the client makes the firm a trusted adviser.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

  • AFRA's corporate department is distinguished by its extensive expertise in cross-border transactions and their creativity in proposing solutions. It is a proactive and hands-on team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America

Notable Practitioners

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  • Alfredo Ramírez Jr
    Alfredo Ramírez Jr

    Alfredo Ramírez Jr

    Seasoned practitioner Alfredo Ramírez Jr has a longstanding presence in Panama's corporate field.

    • Alfredo Ramírez Jr is an agile, intelligent, respectful and reliable lawyer, with strong skills in interpreting both the law and business matters.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Alejandro Alemán
    Alejandro Alemán

    Alejandro Alemán

    Distinguished partner Alejandro Alemán is well placed to assist clients across a variety of corporate matters, including M&A transactions, spin-offs and shareholder agreements.

    • Alejandro Alemán's calm personality transmits peace of mind. He knows how to convey ideas and helps us understand what is going on in the cases, adding also the business perspective.

      Corporate/M&A respondentLatin America
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  • Ricardo Moreno
    Ricardo Moreno

    Ricardo Moreno

    Up-and-coming partner Ricardo Moreno garners recognition from clients and peers alike for his involvement in the Panamanian corporate sphere.

    • Ricardo Moreno stands out for consistently going the extra mile and offering creative solutions to complex issues.

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