Ranked in 4 Practice Areas
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Banking & Finance

Panama

16 Years Ranked

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Capital Markets

Panama

15 Years Ranked

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Corporate/M&A

Panama

18 Years Ranked

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Projects & Energy

Panama

7 Years Ranked

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Provided by Estif Aparicio

Latin America

Practice Areas

Antitrust, trade and competition; banking and finance; M&A; capital markets; and tax.

Career

Joined ARIFA in 2000 and became a partner in 2011. Member of the ARIFA’s Executive Committee. Heads the Capital Markets & Banking, the Taxation, and the Regulatory Work Practice Groups.

From 2004 to 2006, served the Panamanian government as Chief Trade Negotiator of all bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements.

From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Aparicio worked for the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, participating in capital markets, M&A and project finance transactions.

Professional Memberships

International Bar Association, International Fiscal Association, Lex Mundi, Interlaw

Experience

Mr. Aparicio is a skilled corporate lawyer used to advise clients on highly complex infrastructure finance projects, both in the private and public side, with a special focus on the energy, public transportation, roadways, airports, and health sectors.

Mr. Aparicio has outstanding deal management and broad expertise setting up a variety of structures, including syndicated and bilateral, secured and unsecured, and domestic and cross-border financing. He has represented creditors in the biggest and perhaps most complex transactions in Panama in recent years, including the expansion of the Tocumen International Airport; the construction of the first, second, and third lines of the Panama City Metro; the construction of the Cinta Costera phases I, II and III; and the implementation of the Metro Bus, Panama City new public transportation system.

He has a unique insight to the power generation industry and the Panamanian government “green energy” policy favoring wind, solar, gas, and hydroelectric generation, having represented the lenders that have provided financing to over 35% of the total generation capacity of the country.

From 2004 to 2006, the firm granted Mr. Aparicio a leave of absence to serve the Panamanian government as Chief Trade Negotiator of all bilateral and multilateral free trade agreements. In this capacity, Mr. Aparicio coordinated Panama’s participation in the Doha Round of Negotiations of the World Trade Organization and successfully negotiated free trade agreements with the United States, Singapore, and Chile.

From 2006 to 2007, Mr. Aparicio worked for the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, participating in capital markets, M&A and project finance transactions.

Education

Master of Laws, cum laude, University of Houston Law Center (1996), Fulbright Scholar

Bachelor of Laws (Licenciatura en Derecho y Ciencias Políticas), sigma lambda, University of Panama (1994)

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

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Capital Markets - Panama

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Individual Editorial

Outstanding partner Estif Aparicio continues to be held in the highest esteem by commentators for his involvement and expertise in capital markets. He is frequently seen advising on high-stakes bond offerings and private placements on the Panama Stock Exchange.


Banking & Finance - Panama

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Band 1
Individual Editorial
Pre-eminent partner Estif Aparicio continues to offer a market-leading practice assisting clients with project finance, as well as with the acquisition and divestiture of banking assets. He is held in the highest esteem by interviewees in Panama.

Corporate/M&A - Panama

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Band 2
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Well-regarded partner Estif Aparicio is endorsed by market interviewees for his strong skills in the Panamanian corporate and M&A arenas.

Projects & Energy - Panama

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Band 3
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Noteworthy partner Estif Aparicio boasts extensive expertise in advising high-profile clients from the construction and financial services industries on the financing, construction and development of infrastructure and energy projects in Panama.

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