Fernando is a Chambers-ranked litigator and arbitration specialist, with 20+ years of experience in the resolution of commercial, civil, administrative, and maritime conflicts, oftentimes with complex international components. Fernando has also successfully advised local and international clients on regulatory matters, primarily in the energy and telecommunications sectors.
Fernando joins ARIFA from a major international law firm where he established and led their Panama based litigation and regulatory department for 5+ years.
Fernando graduated with a Master of Laws from L’Université Paul Cézanne Aix-Marseille III and holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidad Católica Santa María La Antigua, Panama. He is a member of the Dispute Resolution Commission, and Chair of the Commercial Law and Practices Commission, of the ICC Panama Chapter. He is fluent in Spanish, English, French, and Italian.
This appointment is part of ARIFA’s overall growth and expansion plans, following on the heels earlier this year of the incorporation of a new partner and associates in its Corporate, Mergers & Acquisitions and Bank, Finance and Capital Markets practice groups. ARIFA is among the largest law firms in Panama, with over 35 lawyers specialized across the full spectrum of legal services and practice areas.
“On behalf of the firm, I am thrilled to welcome Fernando as a key new member of our litigation and regulatory practice. Fernando is a remarkable lawyer who adds significant presence and value for clients in our commercial and civil litigation offering, both locally and internationally. In addition, his appointment adds depth to our regulatory law practice while complementing our corporate law practice from a dispute resolution and enforcement standpoint.”
Fernando Arias C.
Senior Partner
Co-head of the firm’s litigation practice group
“It's fantastic to be returning to work again with the firm’s renowned litigation practice group, which has continued to grow with exceptional cases and advisers. I am also excited to form part of this growing and dynamic new generation of partners and associates, and to continue with ARIFA’s singular focus of offering top caliber services to our clients. Joining ARIFA is not only a natural fit for me, but also an opportunity I could not pass-up.”
Fernando Aued
Partner