Según la primera edición de Chambers Latin America 2009, Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega y su "increíblemente fuerte y creativo" equipo de abogados han establecido una práctica en Panamá que "podría rivalizar con cualquier firma de abogados global".

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The rankings achieved by the firm were extraordinary:

• The only firm in Panama ranked in all nine areas of practice

• The only firm in Panama ranked in Band 1 in capital markets
• The firm with most lawyers ranked as leading experts in their respective fields

  The only firm in Panama ranked in all nine areas of practice

Topping the list with a total of nine nominations, ARIFA was the only firm in Panama ranked in all areas of practice surveyed by Chambers Latin America. Undoubtedly, a recognition of the breadth of expertise of its lawyers.

ARIFA was ranked as a Band 1 law firm in the areas of Banking and Finance; Capital Markets; Corporate / M&A; and Real Estate and as a Band 2 law firm in Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Offshore, Projects and Shipping.

No other firm in Panama achieved more Band 1 and Band 2 nominations than ARIFA.

Clients commented, "here is a firm that really goes beyond local expectations and has a perfect understanding of how to work with global clients."

"Clients greatly appreciate the exceptional accessibility, outstanding performance and personalised attention on offer here. We find the lawyers here extremely capable and just love the way they do business!"

The only firm in Panama ranked in Band 1 in capital markets

ARIFA's team in capital markets was recognized as second to none in Panama, according to clients and peers surveyed by Chambers Latin America 2009.

Clients commented "Its capital markets work is as impressive as that of the major US players."

"Market observers unanimously agree that this team is the undisputed leader in its field."

Other clients praised the firm for its "excellent reputation, substantial experience, truly multilingual skills, and superb knowledge of US and Latin American legal systems."

The firm with the most lawyers ranked as leading experts in their respective fields

Not the largest firm in Panama in terms of number of lawyers, ARIFA still toped the list as the firm with the most number of lawyers ranked as leading experts in their respective areas of practice. A clear recognition by the market of the excellence, experience and leadership of ARIFA's legal teams. A total of 12 lawyers were recognized as leading experts in their respective areas of practice by Chambers Latin America 2009.