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

• Fanatics' acquisition of FexPro
• Moody’s Corporation's acquisition of SCRiesgo
• PSA Marine Americas’ acquisition of a 45% stake in Meyer's Tugs
• US$60 million Hyatt Hotels' acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith 
• US$36 million Lenus Capital Partners’ acquisition of the Medicadiz Hospital
• Inversiones Atlántida's acquisition of Pacific Bank
• IMC Alimentação's sale of its restaurant operations at Tocumen Airport
• Mediam Group's sale of a minority stake to Aleph Group
• Stonepeak - U$2.7 billion acquisition of Lumen Latin American Business.
• Simon Property - Sale of Forever 21’s Panamanian and Latin American operations to AR Holdings.
• McDermott International - Merger deal with Chicago Bridge & Iron Company (CB&I)