Rafael Marquinez

Alcogal Advises IDB Invest in Banistmo’s USD 100 Million Sustainable Bond Issuance

Alcogal advised IDB Invest as anchor investor in Banistmo’s US$100M sustainable bond issue, supporting women-led SMEs and climate resilience projects in Panama’s public securities market.

Alcogal Advises Banco Ficohsa (Panama) on US$30 Million Securities Program and Celebrates at Latinex

Alcogal advised Banco Ficohsa (Panama) on registering its US$30M Revolving Corporate Securities Program, structured by Global Bank. Rafael Marquínez and Lilah Levin led the legal team and joined the bell-ringing ceremony at Latinex.

Alcogal Advises on Bladex’s Landmark US$200 Million AT1 Bond Issuance

Alcogal advised Bank of America Securities, JP Morgan Securities, and Jefferies in Bladex’s first international AT1 bond issuance for US$200M. The legal team included Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez.

Alcogal Advises BBVA Colombia on Securing International Banking License in Panama

Alcogal advised BBVA Colombia on securing its International Banking License in Panama, marking a key step in its regional expansion. Arturo Gerbaud, Rita de la Guardia, and Rafael Marquínez led the legal team.

BAC Secures Landmark International Financing with Alcogal’s Legal Support

Alcogal advised BAC International Bank, Inc. on a landmark USD 500 million international syndicated financing, the largest of its kind in Panamanian banking history. The deal, involving SMBC, JPMorgan, and Wells Fargo, highlights confidence in BAC and Central America's economy.

Panama Promotes Internationalization with New Secondary Market Registration Exemption

We invite you to read an insightful article by Alcogal's partner, Rafael Marquínez, on Panama's new secondary market registration exemption. This measure enhances Panama's competitiveness, aligns with global practices, and boosts investment opportunities. Don't miss out on this important update.

Updated Guide for the Issuance of Labeled Thematic Financial Instruments by Latinex Panama

Discover the latest insights on sustainable financing in Rafael Marquínez's article. Learn about the new guidelines, international standards, and transparency measures that are shaping the future of sustainable investments

Panama Internationalizes Securities Issuance with Euroclear Bank

Significant moment for the Panamanian capital market

Alcogal advises Banco General and Microserfin

Alcogal successfully advised Microserfin and Banco General in Panama's first Social Bond issuance listed on Latinex.

Alcogal advises Global Bank

Alcogal advises Global Bank in connection with a USD 50M loan

Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation

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

Alcogal advised ENSA Panamá in a US$100 million loan

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised ENSA Panamá, as the borrower, in a US$100 million loan granted by BID Invest and Scotiabank

Alcogal represented Multibank, Inc, in a US$200M registration of revolving corporate bond program

Alcogal represented Multibank, Inc. (the "Issuer") in the registration of a revolving corporate bond program for US$200M (the "Program") through the abbreviated registration process for recurring issuers with the Superintendency of Capital Markets, so that the bonds

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

Alcogal advised Banco General in a US$23.5 MM public offering of corporate bonds.

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised Banco General, S.A., in its capacity as arranger, underwriter, and agent, in connection with the public offering of corporate bonds of Hyland Commercial Corp. (the "Issuer"), in the amount of US$23.5 MM,