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Galindo, Arias & López

Banking & Finance

Latin America Guide 2026 : Panama


Galindo, Arias & López

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Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

Galindo, Arias & López is a top choice for clients with banking & finance needs in Panama.

Our banking & finance practice group, renown for being a hands-on and accessible team, focuses primarily on advising on:

  • Development and implementation of complex syndicated loans, credit facilities, and credit risk enhancements tools.
  • Financing in mergers and acquisitions.
  • General project and assets finance.
  • Development and execution of guarantees.
  • Debts restructuring.
  • Formation, licensing and operation of financial institutions of all types, including banking and capital markets institutions.
  • Regulatory compliance and supervisory matters, including regulatory capital, liquidity and leverage requirements and other enhanced prudential requirements.
  • Due diligence in financial transactions.
  • Financial restructuring and insolvencies.
  • Debt and equity capital markets transactions, including IPOs, corporate bonds,
    commercial notes, subordinated debt, among others.

  • Structured, leverage and assets finance transactions.

  • Negotiation and drafting of all types of banking contracts.
  • Advising all types of financial institutions as they counsel their own clients in financial
    and corporate transactions and investments.

Industries (10)

  • Banking
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Aviation
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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.

Work Highlights

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  • Galindo, Arias & López acted as local counsel to Grupo Callejas in connection with the negotiation of the financing of a syndicated loan.

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 their clients.

    Banking & Finance respondentLatin America

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 respondentLatin America
  • 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 respondentLatin America
  • 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 respondentLatin America
  • 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 respondentLatin America

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