Corporate/M&A
4 Ranked Lawyers
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Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
Latin America 2027
Rankings
Leading firm in Latin America 2027
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Top figures
17
Lawyers
18
Partners
1965
Established Year
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Overview
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AFRA is one of Panama's longest-standing law firms. It has over 60 years of uninterrupted service advising domestic and international clients and is recognized for its extensive experience in the Panamanian market.
The firm is defined by its core values of integrity, ethics and commitment, positioning it as a strategic ally to leading national and multinational companies. Its practice combines technical expertise with commercial awareness to protect clients’ business interests.
Industry sectors (6)
- Financial Services
- Toursim
- Infrastructure
- Retail
- Energy, oil & gas
- Real Estate
Capabilities (15)
- Corporate M&A
- Labor and Inmigration
- Public Contracting and Infrastructure
- Banking and Finance
- Intellectual Property
- Capital Markets
- Dispute Resolution
- Tax
- Real Estate and Hospitality
- Data Privacy and Protection
- Fintech
- Competition and Consumer Protection
- Environmental Law
- Estate Planning, Trust and Foundations
- Life Sciences and Regulatory Compliance
Clients (15)
- Banesco
- Global Bank Corporation
- Banco Aliado
- L'Oreal
- Port of Singapore Authority (PSA)
- Corporación Multi-Inversiones (CMI)
- Abbott
- Arcos Dorados
- Riu Hotels
- Astara
- Cox
- Accenture
- Ford Motor Company
- Sanifi Aventis
- LG Electronics
Key people
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Alejandro Aleman
Partner
Alfredo Ramirez Pabón
Partner
Nelson Sales
Partner
Work & experience
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The firm is particularly renowned in: - Capital Markets: Securities and regulatory matters. -Banking & Finance: Lending, financing and regulation. -Corporate / M&A: M&A, joint ventures and corporate matters. -Projects & Energy: Energy and infrastructure projects. -Labor: Employment and compliance matters. -Dispute Resolution: Litigation and arbitration. -Intellectual Property: IP protection and enforcement.
Notable work
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AFRA Advises Cox on Award of 20-Year Power Supply Contract for Santa Cruz Wind Project in Panama
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AFRA's team was led by partner Annette Bárcenas, with Juan Antonio Alfaro, Valeria Luna and Eduardo De La Espriella.
AFRA advises Grupo Astara on its entry into the Panamanian market for the distribution of Volvo vehicles
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AFRA's team was led by partner Alejandro Alemán, with partner Nelson Sales, Ana Cristina Negrón and Daniela Meana.
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Ranked Departments at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez (6)
Ranked Individuals at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez (12)
Panama
Alfredo Ramírez Jr
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Annette Bárcenas
Head of Projects & Energy
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Roberto Harrington Arango
Banking & Finance
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María Alejandra Cargiulo
Capital Markets
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Alejandro Alemán
Corporate/M&A
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Monique Ferrer
Head of Intellectual Property
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Katherine Aparicio
Dispute Resolution
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Luis H. Moreno
Projects & Energy
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Juan Antonio Alfaro
Projects & Energy
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Ricardo Moreno
Corporate/M&A
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Ana Raquel Sedda
Capital Markets
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Daniela Meana Alfaro
Corporate/M&A
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Top figures
17
Lawyers
18
Partners
1965
Established Year
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