Department profile
Galindo, Arias & López

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Panama


Galindo, Arias & López

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About

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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

Band 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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  • The team at Galindo, Arias & López is distinguished by its personalised attention, while delivering practical but properly structured solutions to meet the needs of its clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Cristina Lewis
    Band 2Cristina Lewis

    Cristina Lewis

    Respected partner Cristina Lewis continues to elicit significant recognition from the Panamanian market. Commentators especially highlight her financing expertise in the aviation industry.
    • We appreciate Cristina Lewis's commitment, great work ethic and robust experience.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 2Roberto De Araujo López
    Band 2Roberto De Araujo López

    Roberto De Araujo López

    Key partner Roberto De Araujo López offers extensive experience advising banking entities acting as borrowers on bilateral and syndicated loans. He is particularly able to support clients on the regulatory side of banking.

    • Roberto De Araujo López's specific knowledge of banking regulatory issues allows him to find solutions to matters in a timely manner.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Band 3Diego Herrera Dutari
    Band 3Diego Herrera Dutari

    Diego Herrera Dutari

    Active partner Diego Herrera Dutari continues to play a central role assisting clients with project finance mandates and structured syndicated loans in Panama.
    • Diego Herrera Dutari can understand his client's priorities and add value with his knowledge and proactivity.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
  • Associates to watchDaniel Sessa
    Associates to watchDaniel Sessa

    Daniel Sessa

    Lawyer Daniel Sessa is commended by clients for his diligent work on banking and finance mandates in Panama.

    • Daniel Sessa is a great professional who is committed and is always willing to help us with our financing transactions.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal

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