The ‘excellent group of lawyers’ at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez has a strong presence in domestic debt offerings in the financial and real estate spheres, counting major local real estate developers and some of Panama’s largest banks among its clients – although the team is also able to advise on transactions with an international component. In addition to advising issuers, in particular, on the structuring of corporate bond and commercial paper programmes, as well as their registration with the SMV and listing on Latinex, the firm has a robust skill set in the structuring of public and private investment funds, particularly SIIs. María Alejandra Cargiulo, who maintains a broad practice spanning local and cross-border securities offerings and regulatory issues, leads the team alongside regulatory specialist Luis López Alfaro. Roberto Harrington and associate Ana Raquel Sedda are also key names to note.

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Testimonials

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  • 'An excellent group of lawyers who understand and anticipate the requirements of their clients. They combine diversity, experience, youth and experience to assist clients with reaching their goals.'
  • 'They are a great support for the client, always going the extra mile and responding in pressing situations where other firms are not as accessible.'
  • 'Afra's advice, specifically on SIIs, has been fundamental.'
  • 'The smooth communication and confidence of María Alejandra Cargiulo and Ana Raquel Sedda has been essential.'

Key clients

  • Global Bank Corporation
  • Insignia Financial Advisors
  • AV Securities
  • J. Safra Sarasin Group
  • Banco Aliado
  • Caribbean Financial Group
  • Boulevard Holdings
  • Financial Realty Services
  • Inmobiliaria SDS
  • Pacora Financial Investments
  • Grupo Lefevre

Work highlights

  • Advised Global Bank Corporation on the structuring, registration and listing of its $200m public revolving corporate bond programme.
  • Advising Administradora e Inmobiliaria, as the issuer, and Banco Aliado on the structuring, registration and listing of a $30m secured public revolving corporate bond and commercial paper programme.
  • Advised Boulevard Holdings, as the issuer, and Insignia Financial Advisors on the structuring of a $30m secured public revolving corporate bond programme to finance its real estate acquisition business.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luis López Alfaro, María Alejandra Cargiulo