Katherine is a Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration Department of the firm.
She specializes in advising clients in arbitrations before the Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama. Katherine also assists clients with their daily business needs and provides support in complex transactions, including financing and the buying or selling of key players in the market.
She frequently serves local banks, construction companies, major real estate developers, insurance and reinsurance companies, telecommunications companies, ports, and hydroelectric companies.
Her skills enable her to develop strategies, lead judicial and arbitration processes, represent clients in negotiations, and provide legal opinions in her areas of practice.
Publications
- She collaborated with Dr. Jorge Fábrega Ponce P. on: (i) the drafting of the essay “Judicial Communication Centres” included in the book Instituciones de Derecho Procesal Civil, second enlarged and revised edition (2004); and (ii) the Dictionary of Civil Procedural Law (2004).
- She has developed major litigation strategies to represent clients before the Panamanian Judicial Branch in matters of commercial, civil, insurance and bankruptcy law, as well as providing legal counsel aimed at achieving negotiations and out-of-court settlements.
- She has successfully participated in mediation proceedings.
- She has been appointed Arbitrator in national arbitrations.
- She has served as arbitral secretary in national arbitration proceedings.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Law and Political Science from the Universidad de Panamá (2000).
- Master's degree in Law with a specialization in Private Law from the Universidad de Panama (2007).
- Specialization in Civil Law from the Universidad de Salamanca (2008).
Awards & Recognitions
2026
Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
Distinction: Highly Recommended in the practice of Dispute Resolution.
The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
Recognition: Distinguished as ‘Next Generation Partner’ in Dispute Resolution.
Testimonial: “The team (particularly Katherine Aparicio) stands out for its speed of response, diligence, timely follow-up, clarity and seriousness.”
2025
Chambers Latin America (2025)
Ranking: Band 3 in the practice of Dispute Resolution.
Testimonial: “Katherine Aparicio is an excellent lawyer. Her knowledge and proactivity make her a fundamental support in all matters related to arbitration and domestic litigation.”
LACCA Approved (2025)
Recognition: Approved in the practice of Litigation and Dispute Resolution.
2023
Chambers Latin America (2023)
Ranking: Band 4 in the practice of Dispute Resolution.
Testimonial: “Katherine Aparicio is a hard worker, as well as very active and energetic. She is open and transparent in her recommendations on the path forward.”
Memberships
- Member of the National Bar Association.
- Member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Panama Chapter.
- Founder and member of the Board of Directors of the Caminando Panamá Foundation.
- Member of the World League of Environmental Lawyers (LIMAA).
Admissions
- Panamá, 2000
Languages
- Spanish & English