LACCA Approved Recognitions: Legal Expertise in Panama Validated by Corporate Counsel

DevWeb — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:59:41 +0000

The Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA) has released its latest edition of "LACCA Approved" practitioners.

Distinguished from other legal directories, this recognition relies exclusively on votes and feedback from the region's leading General Counsel, serving as a direct metric of client satisfaction and commercial efficacy.

Thought Leadership in Corporate Law

The report underscores the capabilities of the firm's Corporate and M&A practice. Partners Alejandro Alemán Ferrari, Luis López Alfaro, and Roberto Harrington Arango have all been awarded the LACCA Approved badge.

Within this selection, the directory accords a higher distinction to Alejandro Alemán Ferrari and Roberto Harrington Arango, designating them as "LACCA Thought Leaders." This elite status is reserved for practitioners identified by the market as possessing superior strategic insight and a profound understanding of the region's regulatory complexities.

Validated Multidisciplinary Coverage

The LACCA recognition extends beyond the corporate sphere, validating the firm's technical expertise in four additional areas critical to business operations in Panama:

Labour Law: Enna Ferrer de Carles and Francisco Iglesias.
Banking & Finance: María Alejandra Cargiulo Velarde.
Administrative Law: Luis Horacio Moreno IV.
Litigation: Katherine Aparicio.

Implications for Businesses and Investors

For multinational and local corporations, selecting legal counsel based on LACCA’s criteria offers specific advantages:

Commercial Alignment: Voted on by in-house counsel, these attorneys have demonstrated an understanding of business operations and timelines, beyond mere legal theory.
Risk Mitigation: The presence of "Thought Leaders" on the team ensures access to preventive strategies regarding complex regulatory shifts.
Comprehensive Support: Coverage across labour, administrative, and litigation sectors ensures the firm can manage the operational offshoots of any corporate transaction.

Para asesoría legal alineada con los estándares de los consejeros corporativos de la región, please contact our specialist partners.

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The Legal 500 Latin America 2026: Validation of Multidisciplinary Legal Capabilities in Panama

DevWeb — Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:19:21 +0000

La guía editorial The Legal 500, a comprehensive global legal directory, has released its Latin America 2026 rankings.

The results for Panama position AFRA asa "Top Tier Firm"and"Leading Firm", validating the firm's technical expertise across seven practice areas critical to business operations in the region.

Comprehensive Coverage Across Key Practice Areas

The report highlights the consistency of the firm’s legal service, awarding leadership rankings in the following departments:

Labor & Employment
Banking & Finance
Corporate and M&A
Capital Markets
Projects & Energy
Dispute Resolution
Intellectual Property

This cross-sector coverage indicates operational capacity to handle complex transactions requiring simultaneous coordination among specialists (e.g., M&A deals involving labor contingencies and IP asset transfers).

Bench Strength and Individual Recognition

Beyond practice areas, The Legal 500 highlights 21 of the firm's lawyers, recognizing varying levels of seniority from historical track records to emerging leadership.

Distinctions include"Hall of Fame" members, Leading Partners, Recognized Leaders, and Next Generation Partners.

Practitioners recognized in the 2026 edition:

Enna Ferrer de Carles, Nelson E. Sales A., Juan Gabriel Gonzalez S., Franciso 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 provide an objective metric for selecting legal counsel:

Risk Mitigation: La clasificación en “"Top Tier"status in areas such as Banking and Projects suggests profound regulatory command, essential for securing the viability of long-term investments.
Business Continuity: The presence ofNext Generation Partnersand leading associates ensures the firm possesses a robust succession structure, guaranteeing sustainable legal support.
Dispute Management: Recognition in Dispute Resolution and Labor law validates the firm's ability to protect corporate interests before courts and administrative authorities.

To access legal counsel backed by The Legal 500 standards, please contact our specialist partners.

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