Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Panama
Band 1
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+507 303 0303Chambers Review
Galindo, Arias & López is a highly distinguished full-service firm with a stellar corporate practice. Its expert team of noted practitioners handles complex mergers and acquisitions, advising minority and majority shareholders on transfers of equity, as well as handling share purchase agreements and related due diligence. It is frequently retained by large Panamanian entities to assist with the restructuring of corporate holdings, including incorporating joint venture agreements as special purpose vehicles. The firm also counsels clients on a key range of commercial contracts, such as franchise agreements.
Strengths
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"Galindo, Arias & López manage to simplify complex issues for us and are extremely synthetic in their recommendations. Our conversations are frank and straightforward and they are not shy to give clear recommendations."
"Their team has a great capability to quickly understand complex issues and find adequate solutions."
"Galindo, Arias & López manage to simplify complex issues for us and are extremely synthetic in their recommendations. Our conversations are frank and straightforward and they are not shy to give clear recommendations."
"Their team has a great capability to quickly understand complex issues and find adequate solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Leading light Diego Herrera Dutari continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his strong skills in complex M&A transactions in Panama.
"Diego Herrera Dutari's talent is world-class. He's a top-notch leader."
"Diego Herrera Dutari is a very knowledgeable lawyer in the full gamut of corporate and M&A matters."
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras boasts extensive experience advising clients on joint venture and vertical integration agreements in Panama.
"Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras is a great professional with experience in complex matters. He offers broad insights so that we can develop our own conclusions on key issues. We consider his support to be excellent."
José Luis Sosa enters the numerical rankings this year as he continues to win approval from clients for his prowess in corporate and M&A mandates in Panama.
"José Luis Sosa is a pleasure to work with. He is detail-oriented, knowledgeable, flexible, always available, and provides excellent services regarding Panamanian law."
Up-and-coming partner Beatriz Cabal continues to garner significant endorsement from clients for her expertise in the Panamanian corporate and M&A arenas.
"Beatriz Cabal is a very disciplined lawyer with great attention to detail. She's a pleasure to work with as she is always available, and has a deep knowledge of Panama and the implications of each decision that we make."
Ranked Lawyers at
Galindo, Arias & López
Panama