Advising on multi-jurisdictional M&A is a strong suit of the corporate team at Fabrega Molino, which has handled a string of transactions in the food and beverages, consumer goods and financial sectors – to name but a few – over the past year. The multidisciplinary team also assists with all related tax, labour, regulatory and commercial matters. José Agustín Preciado, who is skilled in M&A and real estate transactions, leads the team with Juan Pablo Fábrega, whose broad practice also takes in the incorporation and structuring of Panamanian corporations, while Gretel Ciniglio focuses on advising high-net-worth families. The firm also benefits from a strong group of associates – Pablo Martinelli and Federico Moreno concentrate on corporate matters, while Juan Raúl Sosa assists with related tax issues.

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Key clients

  • Brown Forman Corporation
  • PAR International (Prohygiene Franchise)
  • Aristocrat Leisure
  • Corporación de Finanzas del País

Work highlights

  • Advising Brown Forman Corporation on the acquisition of the operations of Ron Diplomático, whose import, export, bottling, processing and labelling operations take place in a free trade zone in Panama.
  • Advised PAR International on the acquisition of the shares of Servicios de Higiene Especializados and Grupo Panahigiene (the holders of the ProHygiene franchise in Panama).
  • Advised Corporación de Finanzas del País (Panacredit) on the acquisition of the operations of Presta Facil (Acciones Integradas), a finance entity located in El Salvador, with the aim of expanding Panacredit's presence in the region.

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José Agustín Preciado, Juan Pablo Fábrega