Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez > Panama, Panama > Firm Profile

‘AFRA’s employment law team is very well structured. They combine youth with a lot of experience and have an excellent balance between consulting and litigation, as well as union issues. A diverse team that is fast working, has a clear understanding of the client’s needs and is with us throughout the process. Compared to other firms in this area, I think they are more assertive and direct with what the client needs. Billing is very well detailed in terms of hours, type of consultation, description, etc.’

‘Enna Ferrer is an eminent practitioner in this field, with vast experience in all aspects of the law and excellent ease in the negotiation and structuring of cases.‘

‘Francisco Iglesias is a dedicated labour litigator, who knows how to structure a case very well and advise on the realistic outcome. He guides you by the hand throughout the process.‘

‘Nelson Sales is a young talent, who is very quick and has excellent availability. He is able to assist the client by thinking outside the box on complicated projects.‘

‘AFRA is very technical and precise in evaluating documents and providing advice.’

‘Roberto Harrington is very technically skilled and attentive.’

‘In my experience, the AFRA lawyers not only have a lot of knowledge and experience, but also have the best attitude and willingness to assist clients. They have always been very efficient and accurate in their responses and advice. They are lawyers who seek to help resolve issues in the fastest and most efficient way, always complying with the law.’

‘We have worked with a number of different people in the department and they are all very strong attorneys and business advisers. They provide advice to get to a result and not just on the law. We have dealt with various unusual issues and they suggested creative solutions in all situations. They are also reasonably priced and efficient with their time (using lower priced associates and paralegals where appropriate).’

‘Alejandro Alemán is very knowledgeable on business issues generally. He provides practical, business-savvy advice and keeps an even-keeled perspective, even when the other side is trying to escalate a matter. Alfredo Ramírez Pabón is also very knowledgeable across a range of corporate and general business issues. He too excels at finding paths forward when the project we are trying to complete does not fit the norm. Both are incredibly responsive and very easy to work with.’

‘The team is very dynamic, fast-moving and successful. They suggest very practical solutions to any problem.’

‘Alejandro Alemán and Alfredo Ramírez Pabón come up with simple solutions to problems thanks to their ability to take an outside perspective on the situation and their knowledge of the law. Their response times and availability are exceptional. They are true business partners.’

‘I think that this firm has one of the best teams of lawyers in the market. In my experience, they have provided me with a personalised service that shows a deep knowledge of the subject matter and they do so in an expeditious and precise manner.‘

‘I would like to highlight Juan Antonio Alfaro, the partner with whom I maintain the most contact, as an outstanding lawyer. But Luis López Alfaro, Ricardo Moreno and Roberto Harrington are also outstanding in their areas of expertise.‘

‘The team provides an excellent service, always in pursuit of ensuring the good of the client. Their attitude is always super professional. They are very friendly and always well disposed towards us.‘

‘They are diligent and carry out in-depth evaluations of all the aspects of the case to be taken into consideration, and offer alternative options to lawsuits to resolve conflicts in a more expeditious and less onerous way for the client. They offer practical solutions and analysis, and they provide weekly reports on active lawsuits. They are available to explain issues in a simple way to those members of the company who may not understand because they are not part of the legal department.’

‘Katherine Aparicio and Joelis Araúz have good knowledge of the subject matter and work smoothly. They are attentive in their services.’

‘What has stood out during the time that we have worked with the team is the relationship they have and support they provide to the client. It is a united team with good professional judgement. Unlike other law firms with which we have worked, this team has shown professionalism and presented a good defence in the matters that we have taken to them.’

‘Juan Diego Ng and Katherine Aparicio provide good client service, effective recommendations and professional advice.’

‘The team (particularly Katherine Aparicio) stand out for their rapid responses, diligence, timely follow-up, clarity and seriousness.‘

‘It is our first choice in Panama. A robust, professional team with in-depth and fast responses.’

‘Marissa Lasso, Monique Ferrer, Marycarmen González and Nicole López all stand out.’

‘It seems to me to be a very organised team. The two leaders of the practice area are women, demonstrating diversity and equity in the group. They handle matters in the best way in their area of expertise. The whole team is very professional and efficient.’

‘Monique Ferrer knows our entire team and how to solve our issues, which gives us agility when dealing with matters internally and externally. Her warm attitude and response times stand out.‘

‘A good team. Marissa Lasso de la Vega is always available.‘

‘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.‘