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Ana Raquel Sedda R.

Profile

Ana Raquel is an Associate in the Capital Markets, Banking, and Insurance Department at the firm, also, she serves as aFiduciary Business Executive at Afra Trust Corporation, a fiduciary company based in the Republic of Panama.

She assits clients within the regulated financial sector accross various domains. These include corporate structures, commercial transactions, regulatory authorizations, and daily operational inquiries. Ana Raquel brings valuable experience in capital markets, including the registration of securities by issuers across different industries. She is adept at establishing investment funds and managing licenses for broker dealers and investment managers, among other regulatory matters.

Furthermore, Ana Raquel provides essential guidance to banking groups, insurance companies, and financial entities. Her expertise extends toobtaining and managing licenses from relevant regulators. She also advises clients interested in venturing into the Fintech industry.

In the area of trust administration, Ana Raquel plays a crucial role in the structuring, constitution and management of trusts in various areas.

At Afra Trust Corporation, she diligently oversees compliance with operational regulatory requirements applicable to the fiduciary entity.

Ana Raquel’s commitment extends to advising clients on compliance and due diligence. She assistsbusinesses from diverse industries in adhering to and local regulations, thereby preventing money laundering and other financial crimes.

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, 2013.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Civil and Commercial Law, Leiden University, 2018.

Acknowledgments

  • Ranked by Chambers and Partners as Associate to Watch in Capital Markets. 2023. "Ana Raquel Sedda is very competent and always ready to resolve queries in record time." Capital Markets client for Latin America.
  • Ranked by The Legal 500 as Rising Star in Capital Markets, 2023.

Memberships

  • Panama Bar Association.

Languages

  • Spanish & English

Areas

Insurance and re-insurance

Capital markets

Fintech

Estate Planning, Trust and Foundations

Banking and Finance