Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Latin America

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 1

Capital Markets

Panama

17 Years Ranked

Band 1

Banking & Finance

Panama

17 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia

Latin America

Practice Areas

Banking

Finance

Capital Markets

Corporate and M&A

Professional Memberships

Presidential High Level Commission for the Modernization of the Capital Markets

Drafter, Securities Law of Panama

Director, Superintendency of Banks of Panama (2003-2019)

Director and President, Central Latinoamericana de Valores, S.A.

Director and President, Latinex Holdings, Inc.

Director and President, Bolsa Latinoamericana de Valores, S.A. (Latinex)

Panama Bar Association

Director, Soluciones de Microfinanzas S.A. (Microserfín)

Languages Spoken

Spanish

English

Education

Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua, Panama City, Panama

Bachelor of Law and Political Sciences

1986

Duke University, Durham, North Carolina

Master of Laws (LL.M)

1987

Experience

Managing partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (present)

Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (1992-present)

Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (1990-1992)

Partner at Grimaldo, Tejeira & Gerbaud (1988-1990)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Banking & Finance - Panama

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Stellar partner Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia complements his market-leading banking and finance practice in Panama with leading capabilities in the capital markets sphere.

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Capital Markets - Panama

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Revered partner Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia continues to draw stellar praise from the market for his outstanding practice in the Panamanian capital markets arena. Clients also benefit from his market-leading position in the banking and finance arena.

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Contributions

Latest contributions provided by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia

In-Depth Overview

PANAMA: An Introduction to Banking & Finance

Authored by

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Patricia Cordero, Rita de la Guardia

Article • Aug 2024

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Arturo Gerbaud is an excellent professional. He is approachable, honest, and gives his advice in the best interest of the client. Arturo also has lots of experience in complex banking matters.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is very involved in the banking arena. He is quick, practical, precise and to the point.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a lawyer with vast experience and knowledge of the regulations applicable to the securities markets.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is an excellent lawyer who is extremely supportive and accessible.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud is an excellent professional. He is approachable, honest, and gives his advice in the best interest of the client. Arturo also has lots of experience in complex banking matters.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is very involved in the banking arena. He is quick, practical, precise and to the point.

Banking & Finance respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is a lawyer with vast experience and knowledge of the regulations applicable to the securities markets.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Latin America

Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia is an excellent lawyer who is extremely supportive and accessible.

Capital Markets respondent
Chambers Latin America

Articles, highlights and press releases

4 items provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Press Release

Alcogal acts as legal counsel in transaction between Scotiabank and Davivienda

Alcogal is acting as legal counsel to The Bank of Nova Scotia in the recent transaction involving transferring its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Banco Davivienda.

Apr 22, 2025

Authored by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Rita de la Guardia, Jorge Federico Lee, Victoria Castro, Rafael Amar, Leopoldo Padilla

Highlight

Alcogal Advised Griupo Bancolombia

Alcogal advised Grupo Bancolombia and a bank syndicate in the historic acquisition of Grupo Exito by Grupo Calleja

Jun 13, 2024

Authored by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Patricia Cordero, Rafael Amar

Highlight

Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation

Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.

Jun 13, 2024

Authored by Rafael Marquinez, Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Rita de la Guardia, Rafael Amar

Highlight

Alcogal advised Banco General with registration before the Capital Markets Superintendency

In order to replace the LIBOR with the SOFR as the reference rate for the calculation of interest, Alcogal, advised Banco General, S.A. as arranger and agent, with the registration before the Superintendency of Capital Markets, of the amendment to the terms and conditions

Jun 6, 2024

Authored by Rafael Marquinez, Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Rafael Amar

Press Release

Alcogal acts as legal counsel in transaction between Scotiabank and Davivienda

Alcogal is acting as legal counsel to The Bank of Nova Scotia in the recent transaction involving transferring its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Banco Davivienda.

Apr 22, 2025

Authored by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Rita de la Guardia, Jorge Federico Lee, Victoria Castro, Rafael Amar, Leopoldo Padilla

Highlight

Alcogal Advised Griupo Bancolombia

Alcogal advised Grupo Bancolombia and a bank syndicate in the historic acquisition of Grupo Exito by Grupo Calleja

Jun 13, 2024

Authored by Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Patricia Cordero, Rafael Amar

Highlight

Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation

Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.

Jun 13, 2024

Authored by Rafael Marquinez, Arturo Gerbaud de la Guardia, Rita de la Guardia, Rafael Amar