Corporate/M&A

About

Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega

ARIFA has a constant deal flow of M&A transactions second to no other in Panama. Local leaders in terms of dollar value of domestic and cross-border deals, complexity and frequency of transactions.

The firm has successfully obtained antitrust regulatory approval for several of the largest and more difficult acquisitions in Panama.

Multidisciplinary approach to M&A transactional advice. Real specialists with a wide range of experience across many industries and legal practice areas work together to respond efficiently and proactively to all issues arising during complex commercial negotiations and fast-moving M&A transactions in Panama and the Latin America region with comprehensive and customized solutions adapted to the customer needs.

Recent work highlights
Emergent Cold Latin America - Acquisition of Galores Group.
Stonepeak - U$2.7 billion acquisition of Lumen Latin American Business.
Fertica - Sale of Panama’s assets to DISAGRO.
Simon Property - Sale of Forever 21’s Panamanian and Latin American operations to AR Holdings.
Rey Holding Corp. - Sale of 73 percent stake to Corporación Favorita.
Cable Onda - Sale of 80 percent stake to Millicom LIH, S.A.
McDermott International - Merger deal with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I)
E. León Jimenes - restructuring of its joint venture with Ambev, S.A.
Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A. - asset sale agreement with respect to its Panamanian operations to ASSA Compañía de Seguros, S.A. for US$172 million.