DELCO strengthens its standing in Legal 500 Latin America 2027
The firm moves up to Tier 3 in Corporate and M&A, enters the Corporate Services and Estate Planning rankings in Tier 2, and retains its Tier 2 position in Transport: Aviation.
Delvalle, Escalona, Levy & Corró (DELCO) has been recognised across three practice areas in the 2027 edition of Legal 500 Latin America. The results mark further progress for the firm in Panama, with an improved ranking in Corporate and M&A and its first inclusion in Corporate Services and Estate Planning, alongside continued recognition of its aviation practice.
Felipe Escalona is recognised as a Leading Partner in both Transport: Aviation and Corporate Services and Estate Planning. Alberto Levy and Ricardo Delvalle are named as Recommended Lawyers in Corporate and M&A, with Daniel de Roche receiving the same recognition in Transport: Aviation.
Corporate and M&A: advancement to Tier 3
DELCO advances from Tier 4 to Tier 3 in Corporate and M&A, reflecting the continued development of its corporate and transactional practice in Panama.
Legal 500 highlights the team’s experience in high-value asset acquisitions and equity transactions, supporting clients throughout the transaction lifecycle. The directory also notes Ricardo Delvalle’s experience in infrastructure project development and complex transactions.
Alberto Levy and Ricardo Delvalle are recognised as Recommended Lawyers. Client feedback collected by the directory commends their commercial approach and direct involvement in transactions:
“They understand the client’s commercial objectives and structure transactions accordingly”
Clients also highlight their accessibility, responsiveness and experience in complex negotiations.
Corporate Services and Estate Planning: first-time ranking in Tier 2
DELCO enters the Corporate Services and Estate Planning rankings in Tier 2, extending the firm’s recognition to its corporate services, estate planning and succession work.
The directory highlights the team’s experience in restructuring international corporate holdings and advising on specialised succession arrangements, including matters spanning multiple jurisdictions.
Felipe Escalona is recognised as a Leading Partner in the practice, which he co-leads with Ricardo Delvalle. Clients value the team’s practical advice and understanding of their priorities. One testimonial describes Felipe Escalona’s service as:
“agile response and efficient solutions for different challenges.”
Further feedback highlights the team’s availability, proactivity and understanding of clients’ businesses as foundations for lasting relationships.
Transport: Aviation: continued recognition in Tier 2
DELCO retains its Tier 2 ranking in Transport: Aviation, with Felipe Escalona recognised as a Leading Partner and Daniel de Roche as a Recommended Lawyer.
Legal 500 highlights the firm’s advice to international airlines on market entry, regulatory compliance and the establishment of operations in Panama. The directory also recognises its experience in aircraft financing, leasing and registration, alongside airport infrastructure and concessions.
Client testimonials underscore the practice’s sector knowledge and responsiveness:
“Felipe Escalona stands out for his knowledge of the sector and his speed of action.”
This feedback reflects the team’s work advising aviation businesses on the regulatory, commercial and transactional requirements of operating in Panama.
Legal expertise and commercial understanding
The Legal 500 Latin America 2027 results reflect the breadth of DELCO’s capabilities and its partners’ involvement in matters requiring legal expertise, sector knowledge and commercial judgement.
We thank our clients for their continued trust and our team for the dedication and rigour underpinning these recognitions.