ARIFA partner Estif Aparicio has been ranked as a Band 1 lawyer for Banking & Finance in Panama, by top legal directory Chambers Global 2026. Mr. Aparicio was first ranked in Chambers Global in 2010.

"Estif Aparicio enjoys a strong reputation in the banking sector, which translates into reliable solutions that give confidence." Global Chambers 2026

"Estif Aparicio exhibits an excellent level of professionalism and attention to detail." Chambers Global 2025

"Estif Aparicio is involved in every step of the way. He is commercially oriented and proactively provides his view on the matter. He shows technical excellence and ability to work as a tag team with foreign counsel." Chambers Global 2024

"He's absolutely excellent; he has all the technical knowledge we need. He has tremendous capabilities and he's very hard-working. There's no doubt that he is someone at the highest level in Panama."  Chambers Global 2019

In the 2018 edition, Estif Aparicio is described by clients as "a fantastic lawyer, who has had an incredible career and offers a lot of experience in the corporate area."

"I really respect him. He is top of the list for me, and I would always call him if I needed assistance with a banking matter. He is an outstanding lawyer not only due to his knowledge but also because of the way he treats others."

"A very experienced lawyer" with "solid knowledge of the market."   Chambers Global 2016

In previous editions, clients had praised him as "a very practical and experienced lawyer who is committed to finding a solution that is compatible with everyone."  Chambers Global 2015

A "capable, accessible and excellent lawyer"  Chambers Global 2015

... "a true specialist who knows how to handle client relations very well."  Chambers Global 2015

About Chambers Global
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