ARIFA and its lawyers recognized by Latin Lawyer 250, 2009
Once again, Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega's leadership and excellence has been recognized by the leading industry publication Latin Lawyer 250. In its 2009 edition, editors praise ARIFA as a "solid practice law firm with particular strength in cross-border transactions". ARIFA received top reviews from clients and peers alike for its sustained achievements.
Clients, editors and peers commented:
". . . a team of hotshot dealmakers with a reputation for cutting edge and sophisticated work . . ."
". . . top-notch lawyers from top to bottom."
"I would not consider doing a deal in Panama without their participation."
"Ricardo Arango . . .[is] probably one of the country's most highly regarded corporate lawyers . . ." He's been said to have ". . . a keen intellect, thoughtful solutions, and a well-balanced local perspective . . ."
"Rogelio de la Guardia . . . [is] a respected figure leading a team that has worked on some of the country's signature deals" in the M&A area.
Rodrigo Cardoze has been regarded as ". . . a rising star with many superb attributes . . ."
"Julianne Canavaggio . . . [is] another rising star."
About Latin Lawyer 250
The Latin Lawyer 250 is the definitive guide to the leading business law firms of Latin America and is the result of years of intensive research by Latin Lawyer’s editorial team.
It presents the descriptions and assessments of the practice of every firm recommended in our research, with key strengths and leading players identified, as well as comments made by the growing numbers of corporate counsel who participate in our surveys.

