Annette Bárcenas
Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
More informationAlfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez garners praise from clients for its ‘extensive experience and knowledge’ in the full range of projects and energy matters, including public procurement and concessions, project finance, regulatory matters, and the sale and acquisition of energy companies. The team stands out for its diverse sector expertise, which spans the energy, oil and gas, logistics, marine infrastructure, telecoms and transport industries. Annette Bárcenas is widely regarded as a leader in public procurement, routinely advising on the bidding processes for high-profile transport and renewable energy projects. She shares leadership of the practice with Juan Antonio Alfaro, who is highly sought after for his advice on maritime and port concessions, and Luis Horacio Moreno, an expert in energy, telecoms and government contracts. Corporate partner Roberto Harrington and associate Daniela Meana provide key support.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘A team of lawyers with extensive experience and knowledge.’
'Compared to other firms, AFRA has shown great knowledge of the topics on which we have required advice, as well as speed in its responses. The different departments at the firm work together in a very coordinated way and there is very good communication with the client.'
'All the partners and associates are very competent.'
'I have personally worked with Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez for a few years, throughout which they assisted me and my client with great professionalism and followed a clear path, even on the most unexpectedly complex matters. In our experience, among the other strengths which makes the firm a true asset for its clients (apart from the strong client recognition strategy, which naturally creates a feeling of trust) are its people and the effectiveness of the service, which is always very available and open. We believe that the firm's practices fully meet our expectations, with solid interest in our business and a plan which is long term and of an equally broad scope.'
'I would say that the best qualities of the people at Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez with whom we interact are openness and kindness. Luis Horacio Moreno is a fitting example of this.'
Key clients
- Petroamerica Terminal (PATSA) (VTTI Group)
- Vopak
- PSA International Terminal (PPIT).
- Colon Logistics Park (CLP)
- Astilleros Puertos de Balboa
- Grupo Machetazo
- SGP Bioenergy
- Islas Secas Resort
- Panama Digital Gateway
- Elevadores Otis
- Alstom
- Polaris Energy
- Puma Energy
- Consorcio Panameño De Construcciones Hospitalarias
- Consorcio De Instalaciones Médicas De Panamá
- Proyectos Mar Azul
- Promotora y Desarrolladora Mexicana de Infraestructura (Proinfra)
Work highlights
- Advised Consorcio Panameño De Construcciones Hospitalarias, a consortium of three local construction companies, on a $1bn infrastructure project for the design, construction, financing and equipment of the City of Health Hospital.
- Advising Astillero de Balboa (Astibal) on the public procurement process and project financing of the Balboa shipyard, located in the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal.
- Advising Polaris Energy on the acquisition of two solar power plants from a Panamanian developer, including due diligence, transactional and regulatory matters.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Juan Antonio Alfaro
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Luis Horacio Moreno
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Annette Bárcenas, Juan Antonio Alfaro, Luis Horacio Moreno