Department profile
Galindo, Arias & López

Dispute Resolution

Global Guide 2026 : Panama


Galindo, Arias & López

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About

Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

The team of trial attorneys of Galindo, Arias & López (GALA) is the largest and most specialized in the Republic of Panama. It comprises more than ten members graduated from highly recognized national and international universities, who have more than 50 years of vast experience resolving complex legal matters. Many of the members have taught at prestigious national universities and are recognized among the best litigation attorneys in Panama by Chambers & Partners and their cases are nominated as some of the best by the Latin Lawyer publication.

We have wide-ranging experience in matters such as:

  • Administrative Law Actions of Nullity and Full Jurisdiction.
  • Protection of Constitutional Rights and Habeas Data.
  • Commercial Arbitration.
  • Arbitration before the National Authority of Public Services.
  • Reconciliations and Mediations.
  • Unconstitutionality Warning Lawsuits.
  • Workers Compensation Lawsuits.
  • Possession Injunctions.
  • Prescription Judgments.
  • Banks and Financial Entities Liquidations.
  • Bankruptcies / Creditors Proceedings.
  • Tax Procedures before Administrative Entities.
  • Ordinary Executive Proceedings and Complex Successions.
  • Annulment Remedies and Arbitration Decisions.
  • Extraordinary Appeals and Civil Review.
  • Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Judgments and Decisions.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution - Panama

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Galindo, Arias & López has an experienced dispute resolution team offering a multifaceted and well-established practice in Panama. The noted bench of stellar practitioners is particularly adept at advising on complex international arbitration proceedings pertaining to the construction sector. The department handles high-profile administrative and judicial litigation with experience advising on asset recovery and contractual disputes. The team is also well placed to assist clients with criminal proceedings, in addition to environmental damage claims.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Galindo, Arias & López has a great capacity for understanding and coordinating complex and sophisticated issues. The team offers high-quality service and timely responses to queries.

    Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Eminent PractitionersDiego Alonso de la Guardia Porras
    Eminent PractitionersDiego Alonso de la Guardia Porras

    Diego Alonso de la Guardia Porras

    Eminent practitioner Diego Alonso de la Guardia Porras enjoys recognition for his outstanding practice in the dispute resolution arena in Panama.

    • When cases are of high complexity, we turn to Diego Alonso de la Guardia Porras. He is a point of reference thanks to his years of experience and expertise.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
  • Band 1Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone
    Band 1Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone

    Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone

    Outstanding partner Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone boasts significant experience advising clients on white-collar crime cases, as well as across litigation and arbitration proceedings.
    • Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone possesses not only a deep legal knowledge, but also the virtue of listening to and understanding the client's needs and proposing solutions in a timely manner.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal
    • Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone is a committed professional with an exceptional mastery of legal matters, who provides clear advice focused on the best interests for her clients.

      Dispute Resolution respondentGlobal

Ranked Individuals at Galindo, Arias & López (2)

Panama

  • Profile image of Diego Alonso de la Guardia Porras

    Diego Alonso de la Guardia Porras

    Head of Dispute Resolution

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  • Profile image of Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone

    Selva Del Carmen Quintero Marrone

    Head of Dispute Resolution

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