ARIFA partner Javier Yap Endara was ranked as a Band 4 Corporate / M&A lawyer by Chambers Latin America 2027. Mr. Yap Endara was an "Up-and-Coming" lawyer in Panama in the 2026 edition.

"Javier Yap Endara is the most empathetic corporate lawyer I know, with a strong ability to turn business needs into creative legal solutions. He’s quick, helpful and highly intelligent."

“Javier Yap Endara is a great lawyer who keeps things moving forward and ensures we reach the desired outcomes.” 

“Javier Yap Endara is a very good professional.” “He is a very responsive lawyer who is able to summarise complex issues succinctly.” 

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. A team of over 40 full-time researchers interviewed clients and leading practitioners worldwide, in order to assess the reputations and expertise of business lawyers covering the whole of the Latin America, over a period of 6 months. 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.