The editorial guide The Legal 500, one of the most comprehensive references in the global legal market, has published its rankings for Latin America 2026.
The results for Panama position AFRA as «Top Tier Firm»and«Leading Firm«, validating the firm's technical capability across seven practice areas critical to business activity.
Comprehensive Coverage in Key Practice Areas
The report highlights the consistency of the firm's legal service, granting leadership rankings in the following departments:
- Labor Law
- Banking and Finance
- Corporate Law and M&A
- Capital Market
- Projects and Energy
- Dispute Resolution (Litigation)
- Intellectual Property
This cross-cutting coverage indicates an operational capacity to handle complex transactions that require the simultaneous coordination of multiple specialists (e.g., mergers involving labor contingencies and the transfer of intangible assets).
Bench Strength
Beyond the practice areas, The Legal 500 highlights 21 lawyers from the firm, recognizing different levels of experience ranging from historical track record to emerging leadership.
Honors include members of the «Hall of Fame«, Leading Partners, Recognized Leaders, and Next Generation Partners.
Featured professionals in the 2026 edition:
Enna Ferrer de Carles, Nelson E. Sales A., Juan Gabriel Gonzalez S., Francisco Iglesias, Alfredo Ramírez Pabón, Luis R. Lopez Alfaro, María Alejandra Cargiulo, Annette Bárcenas O., Luis H. Moreno, Roberto Harrington, Alejandro Enrique Alemán Ferrari, Ricardo A. Moreno, Ana Cristina Negron, Juan Antonio Alfaro, Ana Raquel Sedda Romero, Katherine E. Aparicio G., Alfredo Ramírez Jr., Monique Ferrer, Nicole López Luque, Marycarmen González, and Joelis Arauz.
Implications for Corporate Clients and Investors
For companies operating in Panama, these rankings offer an objective metric for selecting legal advisors:
- Risk Mitigation: The classification in «Top Tier»in areas such as Banking and Projects suggests a deep command of regulation, essential to ensure the viability of long-term investments.
- Business Continuity: The presence of «Next Generation Partners»and leading partners ensures that the firm possesses a solid succession structure, guaranteeing sustainable legal support over time.
- Conflict Resolution: The recognition in Litigation and Labor validates the firm's ability to protect corporate interests before courts and administrative authorities.
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