About

Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

GALA's Corporate/M&A practice group has been involved in the most important transactions in the region, which span different types of industries and jurisdictions. 

Our team includes renown experts in the field of corporate matters, such as Diego Herrera, Ramón Ricardo Arias, Salomón Behar, and Cristina Lewis, as well as, group of supporting attorneys in various other practice groups, whose excellence, attention to detail and accessibility allows GALA to offer clients a comprehensive legal service.

The team is equipped to handle matters which concern the full spectrum of issues within this practice area and beyond, including cross-practice expertise in related practice areas such as energy, projects, banking and finance, compliance, dispute resolution and arbitration, as well as multi-jurisdictional matters.

The firm has a proven team and the manpower to execute due diligence processes on very tight schedules or short periods of time, and, also handle several transactions at the same time.

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.

Work Highlights

  • Galindo, Arias & López advised Franquicias Panameñas on the sale of its operations in Panama to Platinum Restaurant Group through a potential asset sale.

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.

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Galindo, Arias & López

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Panama

Corporate/M&A

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

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