Ranking tables
Dispute Resolution | Latin America
Panama
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
- Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega 17 Years Ranked
- LOVILL 12 Years Ranked
- Britton & Iglesias - BRIG
Senior Statespeople
- Jorge Federico Lee Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee16 Years Ranked
- Simon Tejeira Morgan & Morgan16 Years Ranked
- Jaime MoraArias, Aleman & Mora
Band 1
Band 2
- Cristina López LOVILL12 Years Ranked
- David M Mizrachi FidanqueMDU Legal
- Eric BrittonBritton & Iglesias - BRIG
Band 3
Band 4
- Héctor Enrique Vidal Delgado Infante & Pérez Almillano6 Years Ranked
- Jaime Castillo Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee4 Years Ranked
- Jorge Nuñez Flores Infante & Pérez Almillano1 Years Ranked
- Katherine Aparicio Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez1 Years Ranked
- Khatiya Asvat Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)4 Years Ranked
- Marisol Ellis Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán7 Years Ranked
- Mayte Sánchez Morgan & Morgan3 Years Ranked
- Omar Rodríguez Morgan & Morgan3 Years Ranked
- Narciso Arellano MorenoNarciso Arellano Moreno - Sole Practitioner
Up and Coming
- Diego Maximin Pinto & Villarreal2 Years Ranked
- Joaquin De Obarrio Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)1 Years Ranked
- Ricardo ArosemenaCedeño y Mendez
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & LeeDispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedAlemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee presents an extensive track record in high-profile cases in Panama. The team is often seen representing clients in all areas of litigation, encompassing administrative, civil and commercial claims, as well as labour law and international arbitration proceedings. The department boasts significant expertise advising clients on disputes relating to concession contracts, insurance policies and a range of regulatory matters, in addition to contentious insolvency issues. The firm's client portfolio features an array of major companies hailing from the TMT, banking and construction industries.1 Galindo, Arias & LópezDispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedGalindo, Arias & López comprises a pre-eminent dispute resolution team offering a multifaceted and well-established practice in Panama. The noted bench of stellar practitioners is particularly adept at advising on complex international arbitration proceedings pertaining to the construction sector. The department handles high-profile administrative and judicial litigation with experience advising on asset recovery and contractual disputes. The team is also well placed to assist clients with criminal proceedings, in addition to environmental damage claims.1 Morgan & MorganDispute Resolution2025 | Band 1 | 17 Years RankedMorgan & Morgan boasts significant experience across commercial, administrative and criminal litigation, in addition to handling Panamanian and international arbitration proceedings. The team's expertise spans disputes concerning breach of contract, debt recovery and insolvency, as well as enforcement of arbitral awards and administrative proceedings concerning concession contracts. The department routinely provides counsel to an impressive client roster encompassing the banking, TMT and shipping sectors.
Band 2
2 Arias, Fábrega & FábregaDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 17 Years RankedArias, Fábrega & Fábrega houses a well-regarded practice with a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of disputes in Panama. The team is routinely instructed by multinationals on account of its expertise in civil, commercial and administrative claims. The department boasts particular strength in shareholder, real estate and insolvency cases. The firm is also well placed to assist clients with local and international arbitration proceedings, particularly those under ICC rulings. The noted bench of practitioners is retained by an impressive client roster, including major companies from the finance, energy and construction industries.2 LOVILLDispute Resolution2025 | Band 2 | 12 Years RankedLOVILL's experienced dispute resolution team acts on a range of contentious mandates for international and Panamanian companies and individuals. The firm's client portfolio includes government bodies. The department is particularly well known for its litigation capabilities, notably in civil and criminal proceedings, as well as the labour arena. The team also has experience representing companies in arbitration cases.
Band 3
3 Alfaro, Ferrer & RamírezDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedAlfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez possesses a well-known practice group routinely advising clients on breach of contract litigation and subsequent damages claims, as well as Panamanian and international arbitration proceedings. The team's expertise assisting with insurance-related disputes in the medical and financial spheres stands out. The department also counsels clients active in public administration.3 FABREGA MOLINODispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedFABREGA MOLINO possesses a robust team with a solid offering in the Panamanian conflict resolution arena, boasting particular skill counselling on contentious matters pertaining to the banking and finance industry. The department is experienced at handling civil and commercial litigation, with a solid offering in the labour arena. The firm is also well placed to advise on local and international arbitration proceedings, including under ICC rules.3 Infante & Pérez AlmillanoDispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 11 Years RankedInfante & Pérez Almillano's well-regarded conflict resolution team acts for a range of Panamanian and multinational players, with noted expertise advising clients from the real estate and banking industries. The team regularly handles disputes relating to breach of contract, outstanding debt payments and debt restructuring, as well as subsequent damages claims. The department's expertise extends to arbitration, as well as criminal proceedings.3 Patton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA)Dispute Resolution2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years RankedPatton Moreno & Asvat (PANAMA) is a well-regarded dispute resolution firm that benefits from a strong bench of litigators. The team enjoys recognition for its capabilities representing foreign clients in civil and commercial disputes in Panama. The department is also well placed to advise on arbitration proceedings under ICC rules.