About

Provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Alcogal advises public and private corporations, financial institutions, investment banks, and government entities from around the world on almost any type of transaction or corporate matter. Our lawyers take a very pragmatic approach to our clients’ needs: we seek to add value in any and every facet of our clients’ businesses.

Alcogal continues to participate in most of Panama’s landmark business and financial transactions. Our skilled team of corporate attorneys and professional staff advise on both domestic and international matters concerning, among others: mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, real estate and investment management.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Panama
2
Band 2
What the Team is Known For

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is a respected name in the M&A arena, with a strong presence in international transactions. The team is active advising clients from a range of sectors, including financial services, telecommunications and energy, on complete and partial takeover bids. The department routinely assists foreign clients with the expansion of their operations in the Panamanian market, boasting solid experience in cross-border transactions involving private equity groups.

Work Highlights

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  • Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised Renewable Energy Systems on local aspects related to the acquisition - including corporate and regulatory matters - of the Renewable Services division of Grupo Ingeteam.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Carlos Cordero
S
Carlos Cordero
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Senior Statespeople

Senior statesperson Carlos Cordero continues to garner admiration from interviewees for his longstanding practice in the Panamanian corporate field.

"Carlos Cordero is an distinguished lawyer and a reference in the market."

Rita de la Guardia
4
Rita de la Guardia
4
Band 4

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.

"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."

Ranked Lawyers at
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

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Panama

Corporate/M&A

Carlos Cordero
S
Carlos Cordero
S
Senior Statespeople
Rita de la Guardia
4
Rita de la Guardia
4
Band 4

Members

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Alejandro Ferrer

Head of Department

Alejandro Ferrer

Diego Anguizola

Jaime Alemán

Karla Rivera

Mario Vlieg

Patricia Cordero

Raúl Borrell

Rita de la Guardia

Clients

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Banistmo, S.A.

Cable & Wireless Panama, S.A.

Celsia S.A., E.S.P.

Citibank, N.A.

Grupo Aval

Industries

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Banking

Energy and natural resources

Telecommunications