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About
Provided by Cecilio Castillero
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance
Projects and Energy
Capital Markets
Mergers and Acquisitions
Joint Ventures
Infrastructure Contracts
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
French
Expert in these Jurisdictions
Admitted to practice in Panama and New York.
Experience
Cecilio Castillero’s practice focuses on complex transactions, including corporate and project financings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and construction contracts. He has extensive experience representing leading financial institutions with a deep understanding of the market’s practices and standards, and clients’ internal policies. Mr. Castillero also has outstanding deal management and organizational skills, and extensive experience in coordinating multijurisdictional matters involving numerous parties and legal counsels.
Career
SIGMA, 2016 to date
Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP, New York, associate, 2000-2010
Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega, Panama City, senior counsel, 2010-2016
Education
Tulane University
Juris Doctor
1997 - 2000
University of Southern California
Master of Music
1995 - 1997
Columbus University
Licenciado en Derecho y Ciencias Politicas
2010 - 2013
Awards
Leading attorney in Panama (Banking)
Who's Who Legal
Leading attorney in Panama (Project Financing)
Who's Who Legal
Approved private practitioner
Latin American Corporate Counsel Association
2016
Chambers Review
Latin America
Experienced partner Cecilio Castillero of SIGMA International and Global Market Attorneys remains an important name in Panama's banking and finance practice. He is regularly seen advising clients on project finance mandates.
Recognised partner Cecilio Castillero remains active advising clients on projects and energy mandates in Panama, and boasts noted expertise in project financing.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cecilio Castillero is a very experienced lawyer, who has provided us with valuable knowledge throughout acquisitions, as well as regulatory and finance matters. He is a kind and empathetic person."
"Cecilio Castillero is a highly knowledgeable lawyer. He helps us in negotiations and gives us the tools that enable us to reach our goals. He also stands out for his emotional intelligence."
"Cecilio Castillero is a very experienced lawyer, who has provided us with valuable knowledge throughout acquisitions, as well as regulatory and finance matters. He is a kind and empathetic person."
"Cecilio Castillero is a highly knowledgeable lawyer. He helps us in negotiations and gives us the tools that enable us to reach our goals. He also stands out for his emotional intelligence."