The Republic of Panama serves as a forum for international admiralty and shipping litigation. The country has two renowned International Maritime Tribunals operating uninterruptedly, allowing for prompt action in precautionary measures and vessel attachment.

ARIAS, FABREGA & FABREGA has an outstanding team of lawyers with extensive experience in shipping litigation and arbitration.

Our representation of clients in this area extends to:

• General maritime litigation
• Vessel arrest and precautionary measures
• General average
• Maritime liens enforcement and foreclosure
• Insurance claims
• Contractual liabilities and tort
• Third party practices

ARIFA's lawyers actively participate in professional associations, legislative initiatives and bar association committees dealing with shipping matters.  Two of our partners have been Presidents of the Panamanian Association of Maritime Law and another of our partners was instrumental in the drafting of Panama's Maritime Code of Procedure.