LAWYER PROFILE

Diego Herrera Dutari

Latin America 2026

Galindo, Arias & López

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Corporate/M&A

Panama

18 years ranked

Banking & Finance

Panama

15 years ranked

Projects & Energy

Panama

7 years ranked

About

Provided by Galindo, Arias & López

Practice Areas

Commercial

Corporate Service & Foundation

Government Contract & Public Procurement

Real Estate

Career

Diego Herrera has been with Galindo, Arias & López since 1986 and has been recognized for his advice to both national and international businesses in the financial and industrial sectors, as well as telecommunications.

He led practice groups in mergers and acquisitions of both banks and multinational companies and participated in the consulting and restructuring of important banking syndicates and stock offerings. He has also played an important role in various processes of financial restructuring.

He led the practice group that advises the Panama Canal Authority in all legal aspects of the Canal expansion project and was a collaborator in the drafting of legislation enacted to promote Commercial Call Centers.

He has supported Pro Bono, a number of NGOs such as the Central American Leadership Initiative Foundation (CALI), Teach for Panama Foundation, the National Association for Nature Conservation (ANCON), Bio Museum and the Glasswing (Crisálida) International Foundation).

Professional Memberships

IBA

Board of Directors of the Panama Golf Club (as legal counsel)

Aspen Global Leadership Network of The Aspen Institute

Development Committee - Bio Museum

Personal

LL.B., Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua (1991); LL.M.,Tulane University 1993); MBA, INCAE Business School (1995).

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Latin America

Corporate/M&A - Panama

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Banking & Finance - Panama

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Active partner Diego Herrera Dutari continues to play a central role assisting clients with project finance mandates and structured syndicated loans in Panama.

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Projects & Energy - Panama

Band 4

Individual Editorial

Established partner Diego Herrera Dutari is often found assisting domestic and international clientele with the development and operation of notable energy and social infrastructure projects in Panama. He also counsels clients on project finance, as well as advising them on contentious construction claims.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Diego Herrera Dutari has a strong grasp of the big picture and consistently provides prompt, well-informed responses.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
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.
Corporate/M&AChambers Latin America
Diego Herrera Dutari can understand his client's priorities and add value with his knowledge and proactivity.
Banking & FinanceChambers Latin America