Rafael Amar
Associate
Rafael Amar is an associate at Alcogal whose practice focuses on banking and finance, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions. He has been involved in several of the firm’s most relevant and complex transactions, advising international banks, multilateral organizations, and leading Panamanian business groups on a wide range of financings, securities offerings, and cross-border acquisitions.
He has developed strong experience assisting clients in structuring and executing sophisticated financial transactions, combining technical knowledge with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. His work spans diverse industries and transaction types, positioning him as a key contributor to the firm’s corporate and financial practice.
Rafael has been recognized by The Legal 500 as a Leading Associate in corporate and M&A, where he is described as a lawyer with strong upward trajectory and a rising talent within the Panamanian legal market. His career reflects an innovative and results-driven mindset, allowing him to quickly advance within the firm and earn the trust of both clients and colleagues.
He has been admitted to practice law in the Republic of Panama since 2019. Rafael holds a Law and Political Science degree, cum laude, from Universidad Santa María la Antigua, and an LL.M. from Duke University School of Law, where he also obtained a Certificate in Business Law.
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- Banking and Finance
- Capital Markets
- Mergers and Acquisitions
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- Spanish
- English