Banking & Finance
Latin America Guide 2025 : Panama
Band 1
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Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Alcogal advises many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated financial institutions on a full-range of banking, securities and related regulatory matters in the Republic of Panama. Alcogal is an acknowledged industry leader in the banking and finance sectors and has been involved in Panama’s most significant and most complex financial transactions.
We represent many of the local and global leading financial institutions in international and domestic bank financing and other forms of acquisition and project financings, including but not limited to public tender offers, asset purchase financing, and mezzanine financings. Our lawyers advise our clients in regards to their ongoing regulatory and disclosure obligations with all the relevant local and foreign authorities and ensure they are up to date concerning all legislative developments. In addition, we regularly represent financial institutions and/or intermediaries in the process of obtaining government-issued licenses to operate in Panama, in accordance with all banking and securities laws.
Chambers Review
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is a powerhouse firm with a highly reputed banking and finance practice. The team boasts significant expertise advising Panamanian and multinational lenders on acquisition, trade and project finance, frequently assisting with syndicated loans. The department routinely acts as counsel to prestigious domestic and international corporate borrowers on sophisticated credit agreements, including bridge loans and the refinancing of existing debt. The firm's expertise extends to the representation of clients before the financial regulator.
Work Highlights
- Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee represented BAC International Bank, Inc. as borrower of a syndicated loan agreement subscribed with two leading global banks as lenders, Wells Fargo Bank and Standard Chartered Bank.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's service is very good. Its lawyers provide a clear vision of what is required, supported by extensive knowledge and experience."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's experience and wide vision of the banking sector gives the team a much broader vision of the market. Its answers are always quick, and attention is expedited."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's service is very good. Its lawyers provide a clear vision of what is required, supported by extensive knowledge and experience."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's experience and wide vision of the banking sector gives the team a much broader vision of the market. Its answers are always quick, and attention is expedited."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Carlos Cordero continues to be held in high regard by interviewees for his longstanding presence in Panama's banking and finance arena.
Stellar partner Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia complements his market-leading banking and finance practice in Panama with leading capabilities in the capital markets sphere.
"Arturo Gerbaud is an excellent professional. He is approachable, honest, and gives his advice in the best interest of the client. Arturo also has lots of experience in complex banking matters."
"Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is very involved in the banking arena. He is quick, practical, precise and to the point."
Rising partner Rita de la Guardia receives praise from observers for her banking expertise in Panama.
"Rita de la Guardia has a lot of knowledge in complex issues, which allows her to provide timely advice."
Patricia Cordero joins the table this year as an up-and-coming partner, garnering recognition for her activity in the banking and finance sphere.
"Patricia Cordero has excellent responsiveness and anticipates the client's needs."
Ranked Lawyers at
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Panama
Members
Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Head of Department
Karla Rivera
Mario Vlieg
Patricia Cordero
Rafael Amar
Rafael Marquínez
Clients
Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
BAC International Bank Inc.
BG Valores, S.A.
Banco General, S.A.
Banco Santander (Panama), S.A.
Banistmo, S.A.
Citibank, N.A.
Credit Suisse
Global Bank Corporation
Multibank Inc.
St. Georges Bank
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Industries
Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Banking
Finance