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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 a strong grasp of the big picture and consistently provides prompt, well-informed responses.

Diego Herrera Dutari is very strong in his service and timeliness of response. He demonstrates a high level of sophistication and possesses outstanding business awareness.

José Luis Sosa
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José Luis Sosa
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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 an excellent professional who provides constant, timely and transparent support.

Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
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Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Band 3
Ramón Ricardo Arias Porras boasts extensive experience advising clients on joint venture and vertical integration agreements in Panama.
Beatriz Cabal
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Beatriz Cabal
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Band 4

Solid partner Beatriz Cabal continues to garner significant endorsement from clients for her expertise in the Panamanian corporate and M&A arena.

Beatriz Cabal is a pleasure to work with and highly effective at resolving complex issues for us.

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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