About

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Alcogal represents industry leaders and world-renowned companies, in all types of infrastructure projects. We routinely advise local and international clients on both the structuring and financing, as well as the construction and operation of major infrastructure projects. Our lawyers have in-depth expertise in public tenders and major concession contracts.

The firm is a market leader in transport infrastructure including landmark projects linked to the Panama Canal. Alcogal’s preeminence in transport infrastructure is also demonstrated by its track record in the construction of highways throughout the country. 

Alcogal also represents large-scale port operators, advising on major expansion projects in this area.

Alcogal is also extremely active advising on the development of major projects in the telecommunications as well as water and waste management space. 

Energy is one of the strengths of the firm, representing more than 50% of the installed capacity in the country and have represented one of the largest distributors of electrical power in the country for over twenty years. Alcogal is also increasingly active in the energy generation space, particularly in the growing renewables sector; we have assisted with the financing, development and acquisition of solar energy projects. Our lawyers are also active in conventional energy, representing clients in the oil storage, wholesale, and retail sub-sectors.

      

 

Chambers Review

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Projects & Energy - Panama
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee regularly handles the development of energy and infrastructure projects, with noteworthy activity in the transportation, power, and oil and gas sectors. The team also offers clients considerable expertise in negotiating structuring SPAs, as well as advising on project finance deals. The department is well versed in public bidding processes and concession contracts in Panama.

Work Highlights

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  • Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised electricity distributor Elektra Noreste on all legal aspects related to the procedure and approval by the National Authority of Public Services (ASEP) of the Maximum Permitted Revenue of ELEKTRA NORESTE for the tariff period of 2022-2024, which was set at USD844 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jaime Castillo
4
Jaime Castillo
4
Band 4

Partner Jaime Castillo joins the rankings on the basis of his activity in the projects field in Panama.

"Jaime Castillo is a multifunctional lawyer with very good knowledge of how infrastructure projects are handled in Panama."

Ranked Lawyers at
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Panama

Projects & Energy

Jaime Castillo
4
Jaime Castillo
4
Band 4

Members

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Alejandro Ferrer

Head of Department

Diego Anguizola

Jaime Castillo

Raul Borrell

Clients

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ASM

CABLE & WIRELESS PANAMÁ, S.A., SONITEL S.A. (GRUPO LIBERTY))

CONSORCIO LOMA COVÁ

GRUPO AES

GRUPO CELSIA

GRUPO EPM

GRUPO PUENTES

GRUPO UNIDOS POR EL CANAL (GUPC)

HPH JOINT VENTURE

IDEAL PANAMÁ, S.A., CILSA PANAMÁ, S.A. (Grupo CARSO)

LONDON & REGIONAL (PANAMÁ)

PATSA and SLI (GRUPO LIBERMAN)

PETRÓLEOS DELTA

Industries

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Electricity

Energy and natural resources

Energy generation

Infrastructure

Mining

Port operators

Telecommunications

Water and waste management