Panama’s ARIFA adds partner

With more than 13 years of experience advising both local and multinational companies, Jeannette has supported clients through key stages of growth and transformation, distinguishing herself through a practical, agile, and business-oriented approach.

She also brings a strong track record advising clients in their interactions with government entities, including supply and services contracts, concessions, public procurement processes, and highly complex public-private partnerships (PPPs).

The 360 Legal Solutions Practice Group is a multidisciplinary platform that integrates multiple areas of expertise to provide coordinated, end-to-end support to corporations seeking to establish and expand operations in Panama.

In welcoming Jeannette, Rodrigo Cardoze, co-managing partner of the group, stated: “Jeannette stands out for her commitment, her straightforward approach to building trusted relationships, and her strategic vision of the market—qualities that reflect who we are as a firm and where we aim to continue growing”.

For her part, Jeannette said: “I am delighted to join ARIFA and to co-lead the 360 Solutions team. Our multidisciplinary approach enables us to deliver practical and strategic legal solutions that support our clients at every stage of their operations”.

Jeannette holds two master of laws degrees (labor law; procedural law, cum laude) from Santa Maria la Antigua University, a master’s degree in international relations from ICADE in Spain with a seminar certification from the Center of Intercultural Education and Development of Georgetown University in international affairs, postgraduate diplomas in administrative and labor law, and a CP3P certification in foundation and preparation levels from APMG in PPPs.

She is a member of the Panamanian Debate Association (ASPADE), the Panamanian Academy of Labor Law (APADETRA), and the Latin American Network of Labor Lawyers.

Since 2021, she has been a regular contributor to the World Bank’s Women, Business and the Law (WBL) initiative.

Her appointment reinforces ARIFA’s vision of delivering a comprehensive, client-focused, and strategic service offering, providing legal solutions that accompany clients throughout every phase of their business activities.