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About
Provided by Cristina Lewis
Practice Areas
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Corporate & Commercial
Project & Assets Finance
Regulatory
Career
Cristina Lewis has excelled advising market participants in aircraft and engine acquisition, finance and leasing, corporate, commercial and operational matters, and regulatory compliance. Cristina stands out for her effective counsel in M&A processes, public offerings, and securities regulation, and has been recognized as a prominent lawyer in the field of energy for her role in the development and finance of renewables projects.
Professional Memberships
• International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA)
• International Bar Association (IBA)
• Women in the Profession (WIP) - Panama Representative of the International Steering
Committee of the Vance Center
• Fundación WIP Panama – President
• Asociación de Directoras de Panamá (ADP)
• Phi Beta Kappa
• Pi Sigma Alpha
• Tulane Alumni Association Panama – Director and Secretary
• Grupo San Fernando, S.A. and subsidiaries – Director and President of the Processes
and Risk Management Committee
Personal
Tulane University (Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, 1997); Gettysburg College (B.A., Political Science and Latin American Studies, Magna Cum Laude 1994).
Chambers Review
Latin America
Respected partner Cristina Lewis continues to elicit significant recognition from the Panamanian market. Commentators especially highlight her financing expertise in the aviation industry.
Notable partner Cristina Lewis is frequently sought out to advise clients on debt and equity offerings in both the Panamanian and international markets.
Active partner Cristina Lewis continues to be well placed to assist local and international clients with their project finance mandates. She is also adept at advising on the construction and operation of major infrastructure and power generation projects in Panama.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cristina Lewis is a very good leader. She understands clients and transactions, while keeping a very practical mind for applying the law and providing solutions."
"Cristina Lewis is an excellent partner. She is always open to delivering the best service and resolving matters."
"Cristina Lewis shows availability, commitment and ample knowledge of legal material. She offers great advice to attend to and resolve problems."
"Cristina Lewis is a very good leader. She understands clients and transactions, while keeping a very practical mind for applying the law and providing solutions."
"Cristina Lewis is an excellent partner. She is always open to delivering the best service and resolving matters."
"Cristina Lewis shows availability, commitment and ample knowledge of legal material. She offers great advice to attend to and resolve problems."