Dispute Resolution
Latin America Guide 2025 : Panama
Band 2
About
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
ARIFA litigation team members have been especially active serving as consultant, team coordinator or leading counsel in multi-jurisdiction disputes involving, among others, sectors as diverse as construction, bankruptcy, oil, aviation, and government contracts.
Legal team leading multijurisdictional cases in Panama
The firm has built a specialized practice on complex cross-border dispute resolution, representing foreign companies facing complex arbitration or litigation proceedings in Panama, or involved in multijurisdictional disputes. Our team works together directly with foreign clients or their foreign counsel to create a global strategy to successfully succeed in all jurisdictions involved in the dispute, including Panama.
ARIFA has a strong arbitration team in Panama with a significant growth in arbitration cases.
Chambers Review
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega houses a well-regarded practice with a wealth of experience across a broad spectrum of disputes in Panama. The team is routinely instructed by multinationals on account of its expertise in civil, commercial and administrative claims. The department boasts particular strength in shareholder, real estate and insolvency cases. The firm is also well placed to assist clients with local and international arbitration proceedings, particularly those under ICC rulings. The noted bench of practitioners is retained by an impressive client roster, including major companies from the finance, energy and construction industries.
Work Highlights
- Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega successfully filed a motion before the Supreme Court to defend the constitutionality of the Panamanian arbitration law in the context of a lawsuit which sought to contest its recourses.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega's lawyers are extremely responsive and available for support, advice and consultation throughout."
"Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega's lawyers are extremely responsive and available for support, advice and consultation throughout."
Notable Practitioners
Noted partner Claudio De Castro is well placed to represent clients in civil and commercial claims in Panama. He also plays a central role advising on international arbitration proceedings.
"Claudio De Castro provides excellent service. We are highly satisfied with his performance."
Established partner Fernando Aued garners praise from interviewees for his conflict resolution skills in Panama.
Ranked Lawyers at
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Panama
Members
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Head of Department
Fernando A. Arias
Head of Department
Fernando Aued
Juan Pablo Benavides
Mariel Núñez
Sofía Cohen
Clients
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
BNP Paribas
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior: Bladex
Bottega Veneta
ChevronTexaco
Deutsche Bank
ING Bank
Marriott International, Inc.
PCCW
Toshiba American Business
Whirlpool Corporation
Industries
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Construction & Materials
Energy
Financial Services
Government
Mining & Metals
Real Estate
Telecommunications
Utilities