LAWYER PROFILE
Cristina Lewis

Cristina Lewis

Latin America 2026

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Ranked in 3 practice areas

About

Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

Latin America

Practice Areas

Aviation

Banking & Finance

Corporate & Commercial

Project & Assets Finance

Regulatory

Career

Cristina Lewis has excelled advising market participants in aircraft and engine acquisition, finance and leasing, corporate, commercial and operational matters, and regulatory compliance. Cristina stands out for her effective counsel in M&A processes, public offerings, and securities regulation, and has been recognized as a prominent lawyer in the field of energy for her role in the development and finance of renewables projects.

Professional Memberships

• International Aviation Women’s Association (IAWA)

• International Bar Association (IBA)

• Women in the Profession (WIP) - Panama Representative of the International Steering

Committee of the Vance Center

• Fundación WIP Panama – President

• Asociación de Directoras de Panamá (ADP)

• Phi Beta Kappa

• Pi Sigma Alpha

• Tulane Alumni Association Panama – Director and Secretary

• Grupo San Fernando, S.A. and subsidiaries – Director and President of the Processes

and Risk Management Committee

Personal

Tulane University (Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, 1997); Gettysburg College (B.A., Political Science and Latin American Studies, Magna Cum Laude 1994).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Capital Markets - Panama

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Notable partner Cristina Lewis is frequently sought out to advise clients on debt and equity offerings in both the Panamanian and international markets.

Banking & Finance - Panama

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Respected partner Cristina Lewis continues to elicit significant recognition from the Panamanian market. Commentators especially highlight her financing expertise in the aviation industry.

Projects & Energy - Panama

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial
Active partner Cristina Lewis continues to be well placed to assist local and international clients with their project finance mandates. She is also adept at advising on the construction and operation of major infrastructure and power generation projects in Panama.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Cristina Lewis has strong experience in the industry and is an excellent partner for our business.

    Capital MarketsChambers Latin America
  • We appreciate Cristina Lewis's commitment, great work ethic and robust experience.

    Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America
  • Cristina Lewis is a professional with a lot of experience, who demonstrates comprehensive and extensive knowledge.

    Projects & EnergyChambers Latin America

Ranked Individuals at Galindo, Arias & López (15)

Panama

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