Capital Markets
Latin America Guide 2025 : Panama
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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 largest 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 leading full-service firm boasting a stellar capital markets practice in Panama. The team is frequently instructed to advise on sophisticated debt offerings, often supporting financial institutions in their capacity as underwriters, administrative agents or trustees. The department is well placed to assist both issuers and underwriters with local and international placements, including the issuance of bonds under Rule 144A and senior secured notes. The firm's client roster features notable international and domestic banks, as well as institutional investors.
Work Highlights
- Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised Promerica Financial Corporation in connection with the issuance of senior secured notes due 2028 for USD255 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's team are easy to reach, always available, and they coordinate well with other firms, which is very important for our work."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee have a lot of experience and knowledge in the securities markets. They respond in a timely and appropriate manner."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's team are easy to reach, always available, and they coordinate well with other firms, which is very important for our work."
"Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee have a lot of experience and knowledge in the securities markets. They respond in a timely and appropriate manner."
Notable Practitioners
Revered partner Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia continues to draw stellar praise from the market for his outstanding practice in the Panamanian capital markets arena. Clients also benefit from his market-leading position in the banking and finance arena.
"Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a lawyer with vast experience and knowledge of the regulations applicable to the securities markets."
"Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is an excellent lawyer who is extremely supportive and accessible."
Partner Rafael Marquinez continues to draw significant praise from clients for his presence in the Panamanian capital markets space.
"Rafael Marquinez has a deep knowledge of capital markets in Panama and is attentive to providing the client with complete and timely advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Panama
Members
Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Head of Department
Mario Vlieg
Patricia Cordero
Rafael Amar
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.
Global Bank Corporation
The Bank of Nova Scotia
UBS AG
UBS Asesores, S.A.
Industries
Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Banking
Capital markets
Finance