Ranking tables

Banking & Finance | Global

Panama

The Banking & Finance rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Panama.

Rankings overview for Departments

3

Band 3

  1. Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
  2. FABREGA MOLINO
  3. Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
2

Band 2

  1. Cristina Lewis
    Cristina Lewis Galindo, Arias & López16 Years Ranked
  2. Roberto De Araujo López
    Roberto De Araujo López Galindo, Arias & López6 Years Ranked
  3. Gabriel González-RuizIcaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
  4. Inocencio GalindoMorgan & Morgan
  5. Roberto Harrington ArangoAlfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
3

Band 3

  1. Ana Lucrecia Tovar
    Ana Lucrecia Tovar Virtú Atelier Legal8 Years Ranked
  2. Diego Herrera Dutari
    Diego Herrera Dutari Galindo, Arias & López18 Years Ranked
  3. Cecilio CastilleroSIGMA International and Global Market Attorneys
  4. Francisco AriasMorgan & Morgan
  5. Kharla AizpuruaMorgan & Morgan
  6. Tatiana AbadíaTatiana Abadía - Sole Practitioner
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Up and Coming

  1. Rita de la Guardia
    Rita de la Guardia Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee6 Years Ranked
  2. Alfredo Fonseca ZaunerIcaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
  3. Ana Carolina UrenaTrident Trust (Panama) S.A.

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
    1
    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is a powerhouse firm with a highly reputed banking and finance practice. The team boasts significant expertise advising Panamanian and multinational lenders on acquisition, trade and project finance, frequently assisting with syndicated loans. The department routinely acts as counsel to prestigious domestic and international corporate borrowers on sophisticated credit agreements, including bridge loans and the refinancing of existing debt. The firm's expertise extends to the representation of clients before the financial regulator.
  2. Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
    1
    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked
    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega advises on a plethora of banking and finance matters in Panama. The team demonstrates expert capabilities handling both regulatory and transactional matters for international financial institutions, including sector-specific M&A. The department routinely assists lead arrangers with syndicated financing structures, both secured and unsecured. The firm's expertise encompasses corporate, acquisition and project finance mandates, with significant exposure to cross-border transactions. Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega also has experience advising on aircraft financing and leasing issues.
2

Band 2

  1. Galindo, Arias & López
    2
    Galindo, Arias & López
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked
    Galindo, Arias & López demonstrates noteworthy expertise in banking and finance matters in Panama. The team offers standout expertise in aviation financing and leasing matters, as well as acquisition and project finance. The department is frequently retained by banking entities acting as borrowers to advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, including unsecured term agreements. The firm is well positioned to provide counsel on the regulatory aspects of banking and finance transactions.
  2. Morgan & Morgan
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3
  2. FABREGA MOLINO
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
    Banking & Finance
    2024 | Band 3