We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cristina Valdés as a new partner at Galindo, Arias & López.

Anna Cristina has been part of our firm since 2009, beginning her professional private practice in 2013. Since then, she has distinguished herself in the field of domestic and international tax law, specializing in advising national and multinational companies on complex matters such as the practical application of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreements, Transfer Pricing, and taxpayer defense before tax authorities.

This appointment consolidates our leadership in tax law and demonstrates our ongoing commitment to providing excellent counsel to our clients. Anna Cristina is an active member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA), the International Bar Association (IBA), and Women in the Profession (WIP) Panama, and has been recognized as a Leading Associate in Tax by Legal 500 for several years, including her most recent 2025 ranking. She has also shared her expertise as a speaker on international taxation matters at conferences in Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

We are confident that Anna Cristina's leadership and strategic vision will continue to strengthen our ability to offer innovative, first-class tax solutions to our clients, both in Panama and throughout the region.