Fernando Cardoze, Ricardo M. Arango, Eduardo de Alba and Rogelio de la Guardia were ranked as Senior Statesman and leading Corporate /M&A lawyers in Panama respectively, by the first edition of Chambers Latin America 2009.

"Fernando Cardoze", ranked Senior Statesman, "remains a fantastic resource for the firm and is a hugely respected figure in the country, with tons of experience in the field."

"Ricardo Arango", ranked band, 1 "attracts universal praise for his corporate practice."

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

Eduardo de Alba was praised as an "excellent, responsive" lawyer with a band 2 ranking.

"Clients praised" Rogelio de la Guardia's "practical approach and deep expertise." Mr. de la Guardia received a band 4 ranking.

Chambers Latin America defines a 'Senior Statesman' as an attorney who no longer works hands-on with the same intensity but whom, by virtue of close links with major clients, remains pivotal to the firm's success.

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.