ARIFA partner Jorge Loaiza III has been ranked as a Band 1 shipping lawyer in Panama by Chambers Global 2026. Mr. Loaiza was first ranked in Chambers Global in 2009.

" We are very comfortable working with Jorge Loaiza, as he has a great market reputation and is a remarkable lawyer."  Chambers Global 2026

"Jorge Loaiza is responsive, practical and commercial." Chambers Global 2025

"I have worked with Jorge Loaiza for many years and he still stands out at the top of the Panamanian Bar. He is very responsible and reliable." Chambers Global 2024

In the Chambers Global 2018 edition, Mr. Loaiza comes in for real praise from clients, who describe him stating: "I like his direct manner. He is highly responsive and his legal opinions are always clear and very well structured."  He is "commercially minded, efficient and available."

"A very able lawyer with a practical, hands-on, commercial approach." They add: "He is always contactable and is a pleasant person with whom to do business." (Chambers 2017)

In previous editions, clients highlight his "quick, solution-oriented service, prompt answers and 24/7 availability." They add: "His work is always very accurate and he is always very attentive to our needs." (Chambers 2016)

Clients have also admired his vast expertise in the shipping sector, praising him as "detail-oriented" and a lawyer with "great problem-solving abilities and expert industry knowledge." (Chambers 2014)

"He knows the best way to proceed when we face complex issues of Panamanian law or complications with the other party in a transaction, and this knowledge and practical approach work wonders." (Chambers 2010)

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