About

Provided by Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán

In its 100 years of existence, ICAZA, GONZALEZ-RUIZ & ALEMAN has accumulated invaluable experience that directly benefits its international and local clients. We have a team of lawyers with a renowned prestige within the banking field, who are able to attend our clients in all aspects of this complex business.

Among our clients, we have local and international commercial and investment banks, multilateral organizations, government agencies, investment houses, accountant firms, insurance companies, fund managers, corporations, and trusts.

Our lawyers provide legal assistance in the following:

·       Advice and procedure to obtain any type of banking license.

·       Advice regarding the structuring and constitution of the type of legal entity required to operate in the banking business.

·       Consultancy in all legal regulations and compliance matters.

·       Consultancy in all types of banking, stock exchange, trusts, leasing, factoring contracts, and other contracts.

·       Advice in the structuring and issuance of securities.

From 1970, the banking activity has been developing in Panama, as one of the fundamental pillars of its service economy. This has been possible due to various factors, including 100 years of a dollarized economy, the free flow of capitals, great connectivity in terms of communications and accessibility, compliance with the highest international regulatory standards, and the economic and political stability that has been strengthened in the last 25 years.



Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Panama
3
Band 3
What the Team is Known For

Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán possesses a noteworthy banking department well placed to advise on financial transactions and related regulatory considerations. The team is experienced acting as counsel to public entities, as well as investment banks and corporate clients. The firm also has expertise acting on project finance mandates related to infrastructure in Panama.

Work Highlights

Provided by Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
  • Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán provided legal advice in the factoring contract and working capital contract for the Study, Design, Construction and Financing of the Quebrada Ancha – Maria Chiquita Road.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Gabriel González-Ruiz
2
Gabriel González-Ruiz
2
Band 2

Distinguished partner Gabriel González-Ruiz is well versed in financial transactions and related regulatory considerations. He routinely assists clients with project finance mandates and loan agreements in Panama.

"Gabriel González-Ruiz's focus is to accompany clients in their processes, adding innovative options which comply with current regulations."

Alfredo Fonseca Zauner
U
Alfredo Fonseca Zauner
U
Up and Coming

Up-and-coming partner Alfredo Fonseca Zauner continues to receive recognition from market commentators for his knowledge of banking and finance issues in Panama.

"Alfredo Fonseca is extremely professional and approachable at all times. He always exceeds expectations."

Ranked Lawyers at
Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán

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Panama

Banking & Finance

Gabriel González-Ruiz
2
Gabriel González-Ruiz
2
Band 2
Alfredo Fonseca Zauner
U
Alfredo Fonseca Zauner
U
Up and Coming

Members

Provided by Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán

Alfredo Fonseca Z.

Domingo Díaz Strunz

Luis Chalhoub M.

Michelle O. de de la Guardia