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Innovative and creative legal structures in Panama: First securitization in Panama (including the first securitization of credit card receivables, trade receivables, SWIFTs, residential mortgages, and toll-road receivables); created the structure used by Panamanian issuers to simultaneously place bonds in the local and international markets; first IPO of a Panamanian company in the Panama Stock Exchange, and first perpetual bond in Panama; first bond issued by state-owned SPV and largest bond offer ever in the Panamanian market; first public exchange offer carried out in Panama. When Citibank decided in 2011 to act as local custodian to open the Panamanian market to international investors, it turned to ARIFA for advice to create the structure and draft the required agreements and rules of operation.
More simultaneous offerings than any other firm in Panama: Have acted in six IPOs of Panamanian corporations whose shares are, or have been, listed on the NYSE. Counsels to underwriters in most international bond offerings of the Republic of Panama.
A legal team providing significant contribution to the development of Panama's Securities Regulation law: Former Chairman of the Panama Stock Exchange; head and main drafter of the Presidential Commission that drafted the current Securities Act; drafted the current tender offer rules; drafted the rules of operation of Panama's clearing and settlement agency, LatinClear.
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Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega advised Corporación Andina de Fomento on the acquisition of the first issuance of Panamanian corporate debt placed in Euroclear by the Inter-American Corporation for Infrastructure Financing.
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Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega have an excellent handling with the customer and the regulator. They show agility in document review, with accurate opinions and recommendations.
ARIFA’s advice focuses on helping clients innovate in the market. The team remains vigilant in ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the integrity of the franchise.
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega have an excellent handling with the customer and the regulator. They show agility in document review, with accurate opinions and recommendations.
ARIFA’s advice focuses on helping clients innovate in the market. The team remains vigilant in ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the integrity of the franchise.
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Senior statesperson Ricardo Arango continues to play a key role advising underwriters, corporate issuers and institutional investors on debt and equity transactions in Panama.
Ricardo Arango has experience and knowledge in capital markets.
Outstanding partner Estif Aparicio continues to be held in the highest esteem by commentators for his involvement and expertise in capital markets. He is frequently seen advising on high-stakes bond offerings and private placements on the Panama Stock Exchange.
Estif Aparicio has a broad and deep knowledge of the securities market legislation in Panama, and his experience is indispensable to completing the operation.
Estif Aparicio is often a point of reference in complex and sophisticated cases.
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Andrés Rubinoff
Cederic Kinschots
Daniela Delvalle
Donald P. Canavaggio
Fernando Arias F
Javier Yap Endara
Head of Department
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BNP Paribas
Banco Centroamericano de Integración Económic
Banco General
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior
Bancolombia
Bank of America Merrill Lynch
Citibank
Credit Suisse
Deutsche Bank
Goldman Sachs
JPMorgan Chase
La Hipotecaria
Morgan Stanley
Standard Chartered Bank
UBS
Unicredit
Wells Fargo/Wachovia and WestLB
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