Private Wealth Law
High Net Worth Guide 2024 : Panama
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About
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
With more than 100 years of experience, ARIFA is one of the leading and most respected names in private client legal work in Panama providing a wide range of services to high net worth individuals around the world.
Lawyers in this area draw on the combined expertise of a full service-law firm in Panama with the international experience from having a network of affiliated and fully-integrated offices in Panama, London, Hong Kong, the British Virgin Islands, Uruguay and Belize.
ARIFA’s private client practice group provides support to clients in subjects such as the set up and administration of family offices, corporate governance of family business, estate and tax planning and the set up companies, foundations and trusts in Panama and other jurisdictions to meet client needs.
Its fully owned affiliate SWISSARIFA provides trustee services to selected HNW clients.
The firm has developed a network of lawyers around the world with whom to work closely in creating the appropriate estate, tax and asset protection structures.
Chambers Review
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (ARIFA) advises high net worth clients and families on all matters related to wealth planning.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"It has a strong practice in private wealth planning."
"It has a strong practice in private wealth planning."
Notable Practitioners
Gian Castillero is head of the firm's private client practice and is highly sought after for his expertise in estate and international tax planning.
"I think he is very capable and I would be happy referring clients to him."
Rosa Restrepo advises high net worth clients and individuals on estate planning and trust matters. Restrepo is well regarded for her cross-border capabilities, especially in the British Virgin Islands.
Ranked Individuals at
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Panama
Members
Provided by Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
Alejandra I. Tapia
Ana Melissa Torres
Fernando A. Arias
Head of Department
Head of Department
María Cristina Guardia
Rogelio Fernández