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Annette Bárcenas

Annette Bárcenas

Latin America 2027

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Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
 Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

Ranked in 1 practice area

Projects & Energy

Panama

8 years ranked

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2 Articles, Press releases, highlights

About

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Latin America

Practice Areas

Corporate

Mergers & Acquisitions

Public Procurement

Electricity and Telecommunications Regulation

Projects & Energy

Career

She joined the firm in 1990 and became partner in 2005.

Partner leading and involved in Energy, Telecommunications, Public Procurement, and Regulatory work.

Known for her work during the financing stage of infrastructure projects and public services.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Panama Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

President (2006-07) of Club Kiwanis Las Perlas (Women’s Chapter) and currently remains as an active member;

Director of Fundación para la Educación en la Televisión, FETV (2012-2016);

Director of Fundación WIP Panamá (2018 to present).

Publications

Co-writer of the Panama Chapter of the publication “International Telecommunications Law”, Second Edition (Juris, NY, 2011, last update 2017).

Co-writer of the Panama Chapter of the publication “The Energy Regulation and Market Review” of The Law Review series, Seventh Edition (2018).

Personal

Law degree – Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua;

Post-graduate Degree on Telecommunications Law – Universidad Externado de Colombia (Bogotá, Colombia).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Latin America

Projects & Energy - Panama

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Co-head of department Annette Bárcenas is well placed to assist clients with the financing, public procurement, construction and development of energy transmission and oil and gas projects. She is also regularly instructed on regulatory and permitting matters relating to renewable energy projects in Panama.

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Strengths

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  • I cannot say enough good things about Annette Bárcenas. She demonstrates extensive knowledge of Panamanian law, a clear understanding of the political and practical context, and strong commercial awareness.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America

  • Annette Bárcenas demonstrates the ability to handle complex matters with a strong strategic business perspective. She offers extensive regulatory experience while maintaining a practical approach, responsiveness and alignment with client objectives.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez (12)

Panama

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

2 items provided by Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

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