Corporate and M&A

Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez

The ‘exceptional' corporate team at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez wins praise for delivering a ’one-stop-shop service for complex transactions', with extensive experience spanning both local and cross-border M&A, as well as related commercial, regulatory, tax and labour issues. The firm has a strong recent record in deals in the energy, telecoms and real estate sectors, but its broad client base also covers the banking, hospitality and pharmaceutical industries, among others. Alejandro Alemán and Ricardo Moreno, both well-known names for M&A and corporate tax, steer the practice. Other key figures in the sizeable team are compliance specialist Luis López Alfaro; Roberto Harrington, who enjoys a strong profile in transactional matters; and Juan Antonio Alfaro, an expert in the projects and infrastructure space. The capable pool of associates includes Alfredo Ramírez Pabón, Ana Cristina Negrón and Daniela Meana.

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Testimonials

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'Alejandro Alemán thinks like a businessman. He understands our interests and ensures we achieve them while also ensuring the transaction reaches completion.'
'The partners working on our matters are very knowledgeable about the legal environment and know what needs to be done and with whom we need to talk. They are very professional.'
'Roberto Harrington and Juan Antonio Alfaro are excellent and we highly recommend them.'
'Afra offers a one-stop-shop service for complex transactions which require experience in various areas. They provide in-depth legal analysis and are also very aware of the client's requirements and the support they need to close complex deals.'
'The service is impeccable and so is their creativity in thinking outside the box to reach the client's objective.'
'We have worked with the corporate team at Afra for more than 50 years because of their quality and experience, and the confidence we have in the partners.'
'Ricardo Moreno stands out for his experience and agility in dealing with multiple topics at the same time.'
'The team, particularly Luis López Alfaro and Alejandro Alemán, are absolutely exceptional. There is no comparison with other firms. We have worked with various other offices and Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez is by far the best.'

Key clients

Hilti
Boston Consulting Group
Red Bull
Safra
Grand Bay Holdings
Jolly Roger Diving
Mobiliare Latam
M&A Capital

Work highlights

Assisted Inkia Energy with the Panamanian law issues related to the sale of the Nejapa power station and fuel handling and storage facilities in El Salvador.
Assisted Millicom-Tigo with the sale of telecoms infrastructure (including towers and other types of structures) in approximately 500 sites located throughout Panama.
Acted as legal counsel to the Rohatyn Group on the acquisition of more than 4,000 hectares, including approximately 1,500 hectares of planted teak, in the province of Darién.