Banking & Finance
Global Guide 2024 : Panama
Band 2
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+507 303 0303Chambers Review
Galindo, Arias & López demonstrates noteworthy expertise in banking and finance matters in Panama. The team offers standout expertise in aviation financing and leasing matters, as well as acquisition and project finance. The department is frequently retained by banking entities acting as borrowers to advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, including unsecured term agreements. The firm is well positioned to provide counsel on the regulatory aspects of banking and finance transactions.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Galindo, Arias & López have a high level of commercial awareness and are solution-oriented. They have an excellent rapport with their clients and other law firms as well as with key people in the financial industry across borders."
"Galindo, Arias & López have a high level of commercial awareness and are solution-oriented. They have an excellent rapport with their clients and other law firms as well as with key people in the financial industry across borders."
Notable Practitioners
Respected partner Cristina Lewis continues to elicit significant recognition from the Panamanian market. Commentators especially highlight her financing expertise in the aviation industry.
"Cristina Lewis is very close to our organisation and is an invaluable adviser because of her knowledge of our company and industry, her commercial awareness, and overall engagement and service."
Key partner Roberto De Araujo López offers extensive experience advising banking entities acting as borrowers on bilateral and syndicated loans. He offers significant expertise in Colombian law, having worked as a legal counsel to the Colombian Superintendency of Corporations. He is also dual-qualified to practise in both Panama and Colombia.
"Roberto De Araujo López is an excellent lawyer who is professional, skilled and friendly."
Active partner Diego Herrera Dutari continues to play a central role assisting clients with project finance mandates and structured syndicated loans in Panama.
"Diego Herrera Dutari is my go-to guy at Galindo, Arias & López."
Associate-to-watch Daniel Sessa is commended by clients for his diligent work in banking and finance mandates in Panama.
"Daniel Sessa is a very sophisticated lawyer who delivers top-quality work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Galindo, Arias & López
Panama