Once again, ARIFA's leadership and excellence has been recognized by the leading industry publication Latin Lawyer 250. In its 2010 edition, editors named ARIFA an "especially strong player in the market for legal work on cross-border transactions."

The prestigious publication highlights ARIFA's strong international M&A and financing work, and draws especial attention to its "high-level work for international financiers", presenting public infrastructure projects as "another particular area of expertise."

ARIFA received top reviews from clients and peers alike for its sustained achievements.  Clients, editors and peers commented:

      ARIFA "has categorically dominated the market for international transactions."

      "The firm is seen as a dynamic team of dealmakers with reputation for smart, sophisticated work at the high end of the market."

      "I would not consider doing a deal in Panama without their participation."

The firm was praised for being comprised by "top-notch lawyers from top to bottom." Latin Lawyer quoted clients and peers who made especial mention to the work of:

     Ricardo Arango, who 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 ." He is "simply the best."

     Rodrigo Cardoze has been regarded as ". . . a rising star with many superb attributes . . ."

     And M&A associate Julianne Canavaggio . . . "is also increasing in prominence."

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.