Recent Changes to the Procedure for Verifying Medical Leave Certificates

Suspecting that a medical leave certificate may not be genuine is only the first step; knowing how to address the situation proper...

“Arbitration and Banking: A Relationship in Evolution”, Panama edition, The Legal Industry Review (2026)

Arbitration is becoming an increasingly relevant mechanism for the resolution of complex banking disputes. In an environment marke...

"Flag and Registration of Vessels and Mortgages", Panama Chapter Part II, Wolters Kluwer (2010-2026)

ARIFA partner and Head of the Shipping legal team, Jorge Loaiza III, once more joined the prominent group of legal  practitio...

“PPPs are the future of infrastructure development in Panama,” Economía Panamá (2026).

We are pleased to share this interview with our partner Jeannette Bravo, who offers her perspective on the opportunities driving P...

Lexology Panoramic: Ship Finance, Panama Chapter, Law Business Research (2014-2026)

For the Twelfth consecutive year, ARIFA partner Jorge Loaiza has been invited by the editors of Lexology Panoramic to join as...

Panama Approves New Economic Substance Framework While Maintaining the Territoriality Principle

Panama approved Law No. 526 of May 28, 2026, which introduces a new economic substance framework applicable to Panamanian entities...