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Capital Markets

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Alcogal advises many of the world’s largest and most sophisticated financial institutions on a full-range of banking, securities, and related regulatory matters in the Republic of Panama. Alcogal is an acknowledged industry leader in the banking and finance sectors, and has been involved in Panama’s largest and most complex financial transactions.

We represent many of the local and global leading financial institutions in international and domestic bank financing and other forms of acquisition and project financings, including but not limited to public tender offers, asset purchase financing, and mezzanine financings. Our lawyers advise our clients in regards to their ongoing regulatory and disclosure obligations with all the relevant local and foreign authorities and ensure they are up to date concerning all legislative developments. In addition, we regularly represent financial institutions and/or intermediaries in the process of obtaining government-issued licenses to operate in Panama, in accordance with all banking and securities laws.

Chambers Review

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Capital Markets - Panama

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is a leading full-service firm boasting a stellar capital markets practice in Panama. The team is frequently instructed to advise on sophisticated debt offerings, often supporting financial institutions in their capacity as underwriters, administrative agents or trustees. The department is well placed to assist both issuers and underwriters with local and international placements, including the issuance of bonds under Rule 144A and senior secured notes. The firm's client roster features notable international and domestic banks, as well as institutional investors.

Work Highlights

  • Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised Desarrollos Comerciales on the registration of amendments to certain terms and conditions of its corporate bonds.

Strengths

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Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's team is very savvy, sees all points of view and offers specialists in each area. I really like their availability and temperament. I've never had a call unanswered.

Capital Markets respondent
Latin America

ALCOGAL stand out for having all the necessary documents ready to go and diligently chase down loose ends. They provide good counsel to navigate the many issues that can emerge.

Capital Markets respondent
Latin America

Notable Practitioners

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Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia
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Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia
Head of Capital Markets
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Eminent Practitioners

Eminent practitioner Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia continues to draw stellar praise from the market for his outstanding practice in the Panamanian capital markets arena. Clients also benefit from his market-leading position in the banking and finance arena.

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a highly committed lawyer with legal knowledge that is unmatched in banking and securities.

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Rafael Marquinez
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Rafael Marquinez
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Band 3

Partner Rafael Marquinez continues to draw significant praise from clients for his activity in the Panamanian capital markets space.

Rafael Marquinez shows a great deal of attention to detail, availability and response times. He fulfils his promises and is attentive.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

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Capital Markets
Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia
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Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia
Head of Capital Markets
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Eminent Practitioners
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Rafael Marquinez
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Rafael Marquinez
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Band 3
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Members

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Mario Vlieg

Patricia Cordero

Rafael Amar

Clients

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BAC International Bank Inc.

BG Valores, S.A.

Banco General, S.A.

Banco Santander (Panama), S.A.

Banistmo, S.A.

Citibank, N.A.

Global Bank Corporation

The Bank of Nova Scotia

UBS AG

UBS Asesores, S.A.

Industries

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Banking

Capital markets

Finance