Latin America Guide 2027 : Panama
Ranked Individuals
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Virtù prides itself on its extensive expertise in Capital Markets, offering a wide range of legal services that cover both regulatory and transactional matters. The team experience includes obtaining licenses, issuing securities, providing legal opinions for the financial sector, and managing dissolution and liquidation processes before key regulatory bodies such as the Superintendency of Banks of Panama, the Panamanian Superintendency of Insurance and Reinsurance, and the Superintendency of the Securities Market of Panama. Virtù serves as a trusted institutional legal advisor to prominent banks, family offices, and broker houses in Panama, assisting them with their daily operations, financial transactions, corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues. The firm offers specialized services in structuring public and private securities offerings, project finance, debt financing, loan security packages, and debt restructuring. The team is also highly knowledgeable in the issuance of negotiable instruments, asset securitization, investment funds, and the structuring and documentation of mortgage credits and syndicated loan contracts.
The firm’s professionals are recognized as experts in the banking, financial, and securities sectors, serving on the boards of leading banking institutions, broker houses, and real estate investment funds, including one of Panama's first sustainable funds aimed at democratizing investment opportunities for retail investors.
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Virtú Atelier Legal possesses an active capital markets practice group in Panama with significant experience advising on securitisation, corporate bond issuances and IPOs, as well as on the structuring of REITs. The legal department routinely assists clients from the banking and real estate industries.
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Virtú Atelier Legal advised Banistmo on the issuance of its first sustainable thematic bond in Panama's local securities markets, structured under a USD300 million revolving corporate bond programme.
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Virtú Atelier Legal have an excellent technical understanding of the regulatory framework governing the banking and securities markets, which enables the team to anticipate impacts, identify risks and provide advice aligned with local and international supervisory standards. Their ability to interpret complex regulations and translate them into practical actions consistently stands out.
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Versatile partner Ana Lucrecia Tovar is frequently sought after by Panamanian and international banks and real estate developers to assist with public and private debt issuances. She earns widespread praise for her longstanding career and specialised expertise in capital markets matters.
Ana Lucrecia Tovar has experience from both the regulatory and industry perspectives, supported by her in-depth understanding of regulators. This combination enables her to provide balanced, practical and strategic advice, making her a trusted adviser on matters requiring technical precision.
Ana Lucrecia Tovar provides exceptional service and demonstrates extensive experience and strong problem-solving skills.
Marelissa Quintero receives recognition from interviewees for her expertise in bond issuances, securities offerings, investment funds and trust structures. Clients highlight her regulatory knowledge and experience advising on capital markets transactions and compliance matters in Panama.
Marelissa Quintero is a lawyer with excellent regulatory expertise. Her command of the applicable legal framework enables her to guide clients effectively, while her ability to translate highly technical matters into practical, clear and effective legal solutions makes her a trusted adviser in decision-making.
Capital Markets
Capital Markets
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Marelissa Quintero
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