Inocencio Galindo
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Provided by Inocencio Galindo
Practice Areas
Mr. Galindo heads the Banking and Finance and Mining practice groups of the firm.
He has more than 20 years of experience in the legal sector. He mainly advises private and public companies on banking, finance, project development and financing, corporate and M&A, public tenders and concession contracts. He is recognized as a leading corporate and project development and finance lawyer in Panama, participating in large projects such as Line 1, 2 and 3 of the Metro of Panama; the copper mining project Cobre Panama; the public bus transit system for Panama city (Metro Bus), among others. Mr. Galindo regularly advises clients in disputes related to project development and operation, including engaging in dispute resolution proceedings such as mediation and arbitration. In addition, he practices general corporate and commercial law, advising clients on a wide range of commercial transactions, both domestic and cross-border.
Career
Prior to joining Morgan & Morgan, Inocencio worked as an associate at a major US law firm.
Professional Memberships
Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama, the principal organization of the private sector in Panama (President for the 2017-2018 period). Mr. Galindo is also an ICSID arbitrator / mediator appointed by Panama for the 2016-2022 period.
Work Highlights
Advising Minera Panama, S.A. in connection with regulatory and every critical legal aspect related with the Cobre Panama project, a US$6.7 billion open pit cooper mine in the Republic of Panama.
Advising Hitachi, Ltd.; Hitachi Rail STS; and Mitsubishi Corporation on their negotiation of an Agreement with Metro de Panamá, S.A., in connection to their participation as Nominated Subcontractor in the Metro of Panama Line 3 Project.
Regular advice in corporate matters related to its operations in the Republic of Panama.
Chambers Review
Latin America
Noteworthy partner Inocencio Galindo is frequently seen assisting clients across a range of project finance mandates. He is also adept at advising on loan agreements and banking M&A transactions.
Noteworthy partner Inocencio Galindo is often found assisting shareholders with buyouts, as well as day-to-day commercial issues. He is commended by a peer, who remarks: "He has good experience handling corporate matters."
Active partner Inocencio Galindo regularly counsels well-known lenders, as well as sponsors, on the financing and development of infrastructure projects. He is also adept at assisting with the negotiation of commercial agreements, as well as advising on regulatory mandates. One client notes: "Inocencio Galindo is a very intelligent and strategic lawyer with vast experience in the projects and energy fields in Panama."
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Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America.
Morgan & Morgan has achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2022, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
Morgan & Morgan advised Itaú Corpbanca in connection with two credit facilities
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian Counsel to Itaú Corpbanca and the other lenders, in connection with two credit agreements granted by certain lenders and Itaú Corpbanca, as administrative agent, for amongst other, the refinancing of certain existing debt of Decameron group.
Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo, S.A. in connection with a U$400 million public offering
Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo, S.A. in connection with the public offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to US$400 million issued through the ENA Master Trust
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in a US$1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering for an amount of up to US$1.5 Billion
Feasibility of Organizing a Startup as Limited Liability Entrepreneurship Company
The National Assembly approved Draft Law No. 83, which regulates limited liability entrepreneurship companies in Panama. The Draft Law’s object is to “streamline and simplify constitution procedures” of these special legal entities, so as to reduce the costs and the bureaucracy, among others.
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering for an amount of up to US$750 million
Morgan & Morgan advised Empresas Galindo in the buy-out of minorities shareholders
Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel of Empresas Galindo, a group of companies dedicated to the production, commercialization and distribution of corrugated packages and similar products, with respect to the buy-out of minorities shareholders in certain group entities.
Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of Cemento Interoceanico, S.A.
Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to the majority shareholders of Cemento Interoceanico, S.A., a Panamanian company dedicated to the production, commercialization and distribution of cement, concrete and derivative products.
Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Partners Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez, Inocencio Galindo, and Francisco Arias have been included at LACCA Approved 2020, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.
Morgan & Morgan is nominated at the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards
Morgan & Morgan and 3 lawyers of the firm are nominated in the first edition of the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards, an event organized by the Iberian Legal Group and its publication The Latin American Lawyer.
Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Partners Inocencio Galindo (Banking and Finance), Francisco Arias (Corporate / M&A), Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez (Antitrust) and Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo (Labor) have been recognized at LACCA Approved 2019, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.
Morgan & Morgan advised with an Agreement to provide a monorail system for the Metro of Panama
Morgan & Morgan advised the group of companies that shall perform the works of the Nominated Subcontractor under the turn-key contract for the Monorail type Line 3 of the Metro of Panama Project (the Line 3 Project).
Morgan & Morgan advised Alta Cordillera in connection with a credit facility agreement
Morgan & Morgan acted as special Panamanian counsel to Alta Cordillera, S.A., in connection with a credit facility granted by a group of companies.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement
Morgan & Morgan Legal advised Minera Panama, S.A., in negotiating a Refreshed Concession Agreement with the Government of Panama for the Cobre Panama Project, the largest private investment in the history of Panama.
Morgan & Morgan achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America.
Morgan & Morgan has achieved the highest number of rankings for Panama in Chambers Latin America Guide 2022, the key reference point of Latin American top law firms.
Morgan & Morgan advised Itaú Corpbanca in connection with two credit facilities
Morgan & Morgan acted as Panamanian Counsel to Itaú Corpbanca and the other lenders, in connection with two credit agreements granted by certain lenders and Itaú Corpbanca, as administrative agent, for amongst other, the refinancing of certain existing debt of Decameron group.
Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo, S.A. in connection with a U$400 million public offering
Morgan & Morgan advised Banistmo, S.A. in connection with the public offering of senior secured notes for an amount of up to US$400 million issued through the ENA Master Trust
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in a US$1.5 Billion Senior Notes Offering
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering for an amount of up to US$1.5 Billion
Feasibility of Organizing a Startup as Limited Liability Entrepreneurship Company
The National Assembly approved Draft Law No. 83, which regulates limited liability entrepreneurship companies in Panama. The Draft Law’s object is to “streamline and simplify constitution procedures” of these special legal entities, so as to reduce the costs and the bureaucracy, among others.
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering
Morgan & Morgan advised First Quantum Minerals Ltd. in connection with a Senior Notes Offering for an amount of up to US$750 million
Morgan & Morgan advised Empresas Galindo in the buy-out of minorities shareholders
Morgan & Morgan acted as legal counsel of Empresas Galindo, a group of companies dedicated to the production, commercialization and distribution of corrugated packages and similar products, with respect to the buy-out of minorities shareholders in certain group entities.
Morgan & Morgan advised in the acquisition of Cemento Interoceanico, S.A.
Morgan & Morgan acted as counsel to the majority shareholders of Cemento Interoceanico, S.A., a Panamanian company dedicated to the production, commercialization and distribution of cement, concrete and derivative products.
Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Partners Carlos Ernesto González Ramírez, Inocencio Galindo, and Francisco Arias have been included at LACCA Approved 2020, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.
Morgan & Morgan is nominated at the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards
Morgan & Morgan and 3 lawyers of the firm are nominated in the first edition of the Latin American Energy and Infrastructure Awards, an event organized by the Iberian Legal Group and its publication The Latin American Lawyer.
Morgan & Morgan Partners recommended by the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association (LACCA)
Partners Inocencio Galindo (Banking and Finance), Francisco Arias (Corporate / M&A), Carlos Ernesto Gonzalez Ramirez (Antitrust) and Mercedes Arauz de Grimaldo (Labor) have been recognized at LACCA Approved 2019, a selection of Latin American leading lawyers in specific areas of law.
Morgan & Morgan advised with an Agreement to provide a monorail system for the Metro of Panama
Morgan & Morgan advised the group of companies that shall perform the works of the Nominated Subcontractor under the turn-key contract for the Monorail type Line 3 of the Metro of Panama Project (the Line 3 Project).
Morgan & Morgan advised Alta Cordillera in connection with a credit facility agreement
Morgan & Morgan acted as special Panamanian counsel to Alta Cordillera, S.A., in connection with a credit facility granted by a group of companies.
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