Fernando A. Arias

Fernando A. Arias joined the firm in 1984 and became a partner in 1995. Mr. Arias is Co-Managing Partner and is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee. He is also Head of the firm’s Corporate Services Practice Group and Co-Head of the Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group.

Education

• Juris Doctor, Drake University (1983) Bachelor of Arts, Tulane University (1979)

Awards and Recognitions

• Excellent dispute resolution lawyer, Panama, Leaders League (2023) Recommended dispute resolution lawyer, Who’s Who Legal: Central America (2016-2017, 2022) Thought Leader, Firm Management, Panama, Who’s Who Legal (2022) Recognized dispute resolution lawyer, Panama, Chambers Global (2013-2022) Recommended dispute resolution lawyer, Panama, Legal 500 Latin America (2013-2016, 2018-2022)

Publications

• Panama implements system to protect the private information of final beneficiaries of legal entities "Top 10 litigation tips", IFLR Dispute Resolution Guide (2015) "Panama’s ADR push", IFLR Guide to Litigation and Dispute Resolution (2011)