Luis is a Partner in the Corporate Department of the firm.
He is committed to supporting clients with their daily business needs in the realm of Panamanian corporate law. Additionally, he provides legal assistance in complex transactions, including advising on a prominent portfolio of commercial groups and individuals, both local and foreign.
His extensive experience spans advising on tax law, banking regulations, insurance, and capital markets.
Furthermore, Luis provides unwavering support in compliance and due diligence projects, ensuring adherence to local regulations, international standards, and best practices, for the prevention of money laundering and related crimes.
Additionally, he leads, along with a highly experienced and professional team, the fiduciary practices of the subsidiaries Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramirez (BVI) Limited and Afra Trust Corporation, offering comprehensive advice to clients accross various industries, including real estate, energy, finance, family groups, and business, among others.
Education
- Bachelor´s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, 1990.
Awards & Recognitions
2026
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Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
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Distinction: Altamente Recomendado (Highly Recommended) en dos áreas de práctica:
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Corporativo y Fusiones y Adquisiciones.
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Banca y Finanzas.
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The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
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Reconocimiento: Destacado como profesional clave en la firma (según el listado del Artículo 2).
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2025
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LACCA Approved (2025)
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Reconocimiento: Aprobado en la práctica de Derecho Corporativo y M&A (Validado con el Artículo 1 suministrado anteriormente).
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Trayectoria y Distinciones en Chambers & Partners
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Chambers Latin America
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Reconocimiento General: Catalogado como “abogado brillante”. La publicación destaca su trabajo en Capital Markets, describiéndolo como “un abogado con mucho conocimiento de derecho bancario, cumplimiento, debida diligencia y regulación internacional”, además de halagar su experiencia en Fusiones y Adquisiciones.
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Testimonio: “Luis López Alfaro es responsable, comprometido y orientado al cliente, siendo un gran modelo a seguir para los abogados más jóvenes del despacho”.
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Memberships
- Association of International Lawyers of Panama.
- Panama Bar Association.
- Maritime Law Association of Panama.
- Panamanian Association of Commercial Law.
- Inter-American Bar Association (IBA – IFA).
- British Virgin Island Registered Agents Association.
- Society of Trust and Estate Practioners (STEP).
- Panamanian Association of Business Executives (Apede).
Languages
- Spanish & English