ARIFA partner Ricardo M. Arango was named Stellar Practitioner and ranked as Band 1 Corporate /M&A lawyer in Panama by Chambers Latin America 2023. 

Between 2011 and 2018, Mr. Arango was ranked Corporate Commercial Star Individual by the prestigious publication.

“Ricardo Arango has a strong track record and an excellent reputation in Panama's corporate sphere.” “He is a reference in the M&A sector.” Chambers 2023

"He is impartial and always aligned with the company's interests."  "He is a great commercial lawyer who provides a very conciliatory approach. He does an excellent job, produces high-quality work product and is a tremendous M&A lawyer."  Chambers 2021

"He's as good as any lawyer in New York – pragmatic, supremely well prepared, with a tremendous global vision of transactions."

The leading lawyers ranked by Chambers Latin America are considered to be "players among the crème de la crème - the standard by which others are judged. These attorneys immerse themselves in the most significant deals and bring a certain degree of gravitas to the negotiating table. This marketplace is cultivated through a long history of excellence, and it usually manifests in the research process through the sheer weight of recommendations compared to their peers. Additionally, they have also managed to change the legal landscape in dramatic ways."

About Chambers Latin America 
Chambers Latin America is one in a series of guides by Chambers & Partners, offering insight into the top firms and lawyers worldwide, to the legal profession. Chambers Global is independent and research based. Over 14,000 in-depth interviews were conducted for this first edition of Chambers Latin America. A team of over 40 full-time researchers interviewed clients and leading practitioners world wide, in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers covering the whole of the Latin America, over a period of 6 month. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the client. Firms and individuals are ranked in bands.