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About
Provided by Rita de la Guardia
Practice Areas
Banking & Finance;
Capital markets;
Corporate and M&A.
Career
Partner at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2022-present);
Senior Associate at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2019-2021);
Associate at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2014-2019);
International Associate at Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (2013-2014);
Associate at Shearman and Sterling (2012).
Professional Memberships
Board of Directors, WIP Panama;
New York Bar Association.
Asociación de Directoras de Panama
Publications
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/corporate-ma-2020/panama
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/corporate-ma-2021/panama
Languages Spoken
Spanish
English
Education
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
2008
Chambers Review
Latin America
Rising partner Rita de la Guardia receives praise from observers for her banking expertise in Panama.
Partner Rita de la Guardia ascends in the table after demonstrating extensive experience advising clients on the purchase and sale of majority and minority stakes in companies, as well as assisting with the due diligence of target companies.
Contributions
Latest contributions provided by Rita de la Guardia
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Rita de la Guardia has a lot of knowledge in complex issues, which allows her to provide timely advice."
"Rita de la Guardia is an exceptional lawyer. She is easy to work with, practical, knowledgeable and an M&A expert with great negotiation skills and drafting acumen."
"Rita de la Guardia has a lot of knowledge in complex issues, which allows her to provide timely advice."
"Rita de la Guardia is an exceptional lawyer. She is easy to work with, practical, knowledgeable and an M&A expert with great negotiation skills and drafting acumen."
Articles, highlights and press releases
4 items provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
Commentary: Key Insights on Global M&A Trends in 2024 from a Panama Perspective
Commentary on McKinsey’s analysis on the top M&A trends in 2024
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
(Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A. in public offering for US$64 million
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A., as Arranger, Underwriter, and Agent, in connection with the public offering of the Series C Commercial Bonds by Bayport for US$64 million, issued under Bayport's revolving US$200 million corporate bond program.
Alcogal advised SMBC, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank
The firm advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as arranger, as well as the creditors, on a loan to Global Bank Corporation for US$200 million.
Commentary: Key Insights on Global M&A Trends in 2024 from a Panama Perspective
Commentary on McKinsey’s analysis on the top M&A trends in 2024
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
(Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A. in public offering for US$64 million
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A., as Arranger, Underwriter, and Agent, in connection with the public offering of the Series C Commercial Bonds by Bayport for US$64 million, issued under Bayport's revolving US$200 million corporate bond program.
Alcogal advised SMBC, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank
The firm advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as arranger, as well as the creditors, on a loan to Global Bank Corporation for US$200 million.
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