ARIFA partner Fernando Arias was ranked "Up-and-coming Individual" for Dispute Resolution lawyer in Panama by Chambers Latin America 2012.

In 2012 Chambers Latin America highlighted Mr. Arias for his practice as co-head of a team of "sophisticated lawyers who are able to understand what we are asking for and add value immediately."

This follows the praise the prestigious publication accorded Mr. Arias in 2011, when they described him as a "top-notch, straight-talking lawyer."

Chambers defines the ranking of "Up-and-coming Individual" as an "honor reserved for attorneys who are at the forefront of their generation….  They bridge the practice's present and its future."

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.