About

Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

We represent a large number of banking institutions, insurance companies, securities market companies, among others, advising them on industry regulatory issues and the design of the most innovative financial structures.


We have extensive experience in topics such as:

  • Issuance of corporate bonds and commercial notes.
  • Advice on the issuance of debt and capital, public or private, including initial public offerings, commercial notes and subordinated debt, registration of securities and securitizations.
  • Advice on the placement of structured products.
  • Legal advice for the negotiation and drafting of all types of banking contracts.
  • Bank restructuring and portfolio acquisition.
  • Due diligence on financial matters.
  • Advice on transactional issues and regulatory matters related to the industry.
  • Advice on the entire process of constitution and operation of banking, insurance and securities market institutions, including registration with the Superintendency of Banks of Panama and the Superintendence of the Securities Market, as well as obtaining operating licenses.
  • Debt restructuring.
  • Structuring and formation of collective investment funds and private funds.
  • Structuring of guarantees.
  • Advice on financing acquisitions of companies or assets.
  • Structuring and implementation of complex syndicated loans, credit facilities and financing with credit risk improvement instruments.


Chambers Review

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Banking & Finance - Panama

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Cristina Lewis
2
Cristina Lewis
2
Band 2

Respected partner Cristina Lewis continues to elicit significant recognition from the Panamanian market. Commentators especially highlight her financing expertise in the aviation industry.

Cristina Lewis is a very good leader. She understands clients and transactions, while keeping a very practical mind for applying the law and providing solutions.

Roberto De Araujo López
2
Roberto De Araujo López
Head of Banking & Finance
2
Band 2

Key partner Roberto De Araujo López offers extensive experience advising banking entities acting as borrowers on bilateral and syndicated loans.

Roberto De Araujo is highly capable and very diligent in managing issues. He is always proactive, suggesting options which are appropriate and functional for clients.

Diego Herrera Dutari
3
Diego Herrera Dutari
3
Band 3

Active partner Diego Herrera Dutari continues to play a central role assisting clients with project finance mandates and structured syndicated loans in Panama.

Despite being an important partner in the firm, you always get a good service from Diego Herrera Dutari. He is always attentive and available to answer calls.

Daniel Sessa
Daniel Sessa
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Daniel Sessa is commended by clients for his diligent work in banking and finance mandates in Panama.

Daniel Sessa is extremely responsive and professional.

Ranked Lawyers at
Galindo, Arias & López

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Panama

Banking & Finance

Cristina Lewis
2
Cristina Lewis
2
Band 2
Roberto De Araujo López
2
Roberto De Araujo López
Head of Banking & Finance
2
Band 2
Diego Herrera Dutari
3
Diego Herrera Dutari
3
Band 3
Daniel Sessa
Daniel Sessa
Associates to watch

Members

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