Corporate/M&A
Latin America Guide 2025 : Panama
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Provided by Galindo, Arias & López
GALA's Corporate/M&A practice group has been involved in the most important transactions in the region, which span different types of industries and jurisdictions.
Our team includes renown experts in the field of corporate matters, such as Diego Herrera, Ramón Ricardo Arias, Salomón Behar, and Cristina Lewis, as well as, group of supporting attorneys in various other practice groups, whose excellence, attention to detail and accessibility allows GALA to offer clients a comprehensive legal service.
The team is equipped to handle matters which concern the full spectrum of issues within this practice area and beyond, including cross-practice expertise in related practice areas such as energy, projects, banking and finance, compliance, dispute resolution and arbitration, as well as multi-jurisdictional matters.
The firm has a proven team and the manpower to execute due diligence processes on very tight schedules or short periods of time, and, also handle several transactions at the same time.
Chambers 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.
Work Highlights
- Galindo, Arias & López acted as Panamanian local counsel for Investindustrial – Della Toffola Spa in connection with the acquisition of Omega Packaging.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Galindo, Arias & López is a firm with excellent knowledge and assessment. The team is very knowledgeable of different business areas and solves our problems effectively and in a prompt manner."
"Galindo, Arias & López has an outstanding ability to handle complex cross-border transactions. Its lawyers are creative in corporate affairs and the team has experts with unique, deep knowledge."
"Galindo, Arias & López is a firm with excellent knowledge and assessment. The team is very knowledgeable of different business areas and solves our problems effectively and in a prompt manner."
"Galindo, Arias & López has an outstanding ability to handle complex cross-border transactions. Its lawyers are creative in corporate affairs and the team has experts with unique, deep knowledge."
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 Dutarihas lots of experience and is very strategic. In addition to his legal knowledge, he is a businessman."
"Diego Herrera Dutari shows absolute mastery of the legal topics we cover."
José Luis Sosa continues to win approval from clients and peers for his prowess in corporate and M&A mandates in Panama.
"José Luis Sosa is committed to providing us with timely attention and a very in-depth approach in his analysis and support."
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras boasts extensive experience advising clients on joint venture and vertical integration agreements in Panama.
"Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras has extensive experience and a 360-degree vision to understand the possible outcomes of complex transactions. He responds appropriately and shows commitment to timely care."
Up-and-coming partner Beatriz Cabal continues to garner significant endorsement from clients for her expertise in the Panamanian corporate and M&A arenas.
"I would like to highlight Beatriz Cabal's work. She is simply a great professional, with a thorough knowledge of the legal matters and a tremendous quality of work."
Ranked Lawyers at
Galindo, Arias & López
Panama
Members
Provided by Galindo, Arias & López
Alfonso Arias
Andres Sanjur
Beatriz Cabal
Daniel Sessa
Head of Department
Jose Luis Sosa
Mariam Dadabhai
Head of Department
Raul Morales
Industries
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Aerospace
Banks
Commercial & Professional Services
Consumer Product Manufacturing
Energy
Financial Services
Food & Drinks Producers
Health Care
Insurance
Technology
Telecommunication
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