ARIFA partner Pilar Castillo has been ranked as shipping Band 2 lawyer in Panama by Chambers Global Guide 2026. 

Ms. Castillo comes from being named an "up and coming" lawyer in Panama by the prestigious guide in 2021. Between 2016 and 2018, Chambers Global also recognized Ms. Castillo in the star associate category. Ms. Castillo was first ranked in Chambers Global 2015.

"Pilar Castillo is very capable in shipping registration." Chambers Global 2026

"Pilar Castillo is always responsive, pragmatic and knowledgeable. Her understanding of the market and ability to balance pragmatic legal advice with commercial realities is second to none." Chambers Global 2025

"She is able to explain the various aspects of Panamanian maritime law and procedures, which can be very challenging when it comes to ship and mortgage registration." Chambers Global 2024

"She offers great high-standard responses and gives us exactly what we are looking for." Chambers Global 2020 

"A problem-solver and very solution-oriented."  "I feel comfortable reaching out to her. Her advice is good, and she provides clear and thoughtful explanations." Chambers Global 2019

"A wonderful lawyer. She is always responsive, prompt, thorough and detail-oriented." Chambers Global 2017

Impressed sources with her swift response time to questions, as well as her availability during evening and weekend hours."  "She's a great lawyer." Chambers Global 2016

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