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Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Panama


Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega

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About

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With more than 100 years of experience, ARIFA is one of the leading and most respected names in private client legal work in Panama providing a wide range of services to high net worth individuals around the world.

Lawyers in this area draw on the combined expertise of a full service-law firm in Panama with the international experience from having a network of affiliated and fully-integrated offices in Panama, London, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, Uruguay and Belize.

ARIFA’s private client practice group provides support to clients in subjects such as the set up and administration of family offices, corporate governance of family business, estate and tax planning and the set up companies, foundations and trusts in Panama and other jurisdictions to meet client needs.

Its fully owned affiliate SWISSARIFA provides trustee services to selected HNW clients.

The firm has developed a network of lawyers around the world with whom to work closely in creating the appropriate estate, tax and asset protection structures.

Chambers Review

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Private Wealth Law - Panama

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (ARIFA) advises high net worth clients and families on all matters related to wealth planning.

Strengths

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  • ARIFA are very good for clients that are high net worth. It is one of my favourite Panama firms.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • ARIFA's strengths are the depth of the counsel, their strategic thinking about available alternatives available, and their commitment of hours or days dedicated to help things work.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Gian Castillero
    Band 1Gian Castillero

    Gian Castillero

    Gian Castillero is head of the firm's private client practice and is highly sought after for his expertise in estate and international tax planning.
    • Gian has been a great adviser in so many ways for our family. He has gone above and beyond what is expected of him.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gian is very responsive, and his technical skill is excellent. Ten out of ten.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Gian Castillero is very business-oriented. He understands the clients.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Rosa Restrepo
    Band 2Rosa Restrepo

    Rosa Restrepo

    Rosa Restrepo advises high net worth clients and individuals on estate planning and trust matters. Restrepo is well regarded for her cross-border capabilities, especially in the British Virgin Islands.

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