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Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

Galindo, Arias & López advises public and private companies, financial institutions, governmental entities, and individuals on almost all types of transactions or corporate matters, making it the go-to commercial law firm in the country. The team provides counsel on nearly all types of transactions or corporate matters, including:

  • Formation of all types of companies and businesses
  • Complex and cross-border M&As of financial institutions and public and private companies in highly regulated industries
  • Issuance of debt and equity instruments in local and international markets
  • Corporate governance, including advice on directors' duties and responsibilities, board and committee structures, corporate preparedness, and contingency planning

Corporate finance matters, including:

  • Financing M&A
  • Formation and operation of private equity funds and other investment vehicles, including venture capital funds, bridge funds, vulture funds, and offshore funds
  • Corporate restructurings, including subsidiary techniques and others to refocus the value of restructurings
  • Representing companies managing financial recapitalizations, business renegotiations, and liquidations
  • Advising on insolvency issues in corporate and financial transactions
  • Advising on the purchase and sale of assets of insolvent companies
  • Avoiding or mitigating the adverse effects of liquidity or other crises through contingency planning
  • Establishment, operation, and termination of joint venture agreements and strategic alliances

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Panama

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Galindo, Arias & López is a highly distinguished full-service firm with a stellar corporate practice. Its expert team of noted practitioners handles complex mergers and acquisitions, advising minority and majority shareholders on transfers of equity, as well as handling share purchase agreements and related due diligence. It is frequently retained by large Panamanian entities to assist with the restructuring of corporate holdings, including incorporating joint venture agreements as special purpose vehicles. The firm also counsels clients on a key range of commercial contracts, such as franchise agreements.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Diego Herrera Dutari
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Diego Herrera Dutari
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 1
Leading light Diego Herrera Dutari continues to be held in the highest esteem by interviewees for his strong skills in complex M&A transactions in Panama.

Diego Herrera Dutari has lots of experience and is very strategic. In addition to his legal knowledge, he is a businessman.

Diego Herrera Dutari shows absolute mastery of the legal topics we cover.

José Luis Sosa
3
José Luis Sosa
3
Band 3

José Luis Sosa continues to win approval from clients and peers for his prowess in corporate and M&A mandates in Panama.

José Luis Sosa is committed to providing us with timely attention and a very in-depth approach in his analysis and support.

Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
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Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras boasts extensive experience advising clients on joint venture and vertical integration agreements in Panama.

Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras has extensive experience and a 360-degree vision to understand the possible outcomes of complex transactions. He responds appropriately and shows commitment to timely care.

Beatriz Cabal
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Beatriz Cabal
4
Band 4
Up-and-coming partner Beatriz Cabal continues to garner significant endorsement from clients for her expertise in the Panamanian corporate and M&A arenas.

I would like to highlight Beatriz Cabal's work. She is simply a great professional, with a thorough knowledge of the legal matters and a tremendous quality of work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Galindo, Arias & López

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Panama

Corporate/M&A

Diego Herrera Dutari
1
Diego Herrera Dutari
Head of Corporate/M&A
1
Band 1
José Luis Sosa
3
José Luis Sosa
3
Band 3
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
3
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
Head of Corporate/M&A
3
Band 3
Beatriz Cabal
4
Beatriz Cabal
4
Band 4

Members

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Andrés Sanjur

Diego Herrera Dutari

Diego Herrera Dutari

Head of Department

Guillermo Chalhoub

Joaquin Sosa

Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras

Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras

Head of Department

Raul Morales

Raysa De Gracia