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Provided by Rita de la Guardia
Banking
Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate and M&A
Energy and Natural Resources
Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2022-present)
Senior Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2019-2022)
Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2014-2019)
International Associate at Arias, Fabrega & Fabrega (2013-2014)
Associate at Shearman and Sterling (2012)
Board of Directors, WIP Panama
New York Bar Association
Spanish
English
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
Provided by Chambers
Rising partner Rita de la Guardia receives praise from observers for her banking expertise in Panama.
Partner Rita de la Guardia demonstrates extensive experience advising clients on the purchase and sale of majority and minority stakes in companies, as well as assisting with the due diligence of target companies.
Provided by Chambers
Rita de la Guardia is very agile, practical and always available to help.
Rita de la Guardia is a great lawyer, who is committed and professional, having a strong experience in M&A. She is always available to go the extra mile for the client.
Rita de la Guardia is very agile, practical and always available to help.
Rita de la Guardia is a great lawyer, who is committed and professional, having a strong experience in M&A. She is always available to go the extra mile for the client.
10 items provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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 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 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.
Alcogal advises on the sale of Panama Canal Railway Company to APM Terminals.
Alcogal advised CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack on the sale of PCRC to APM Terminals.
Responsibilities of a Board Member
Discover the key responsibilities of board members in Panamanian corporations in this insightful article by Alcogal's partner, Rita de la Guardia. Learn about their functions, civil and criminal liabilities, and how to avoid legal issues. Don't miss out on this essential read!
Pledge ¨for quotas of International Cruises Services
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised Topsail Holdo LLC, Topsail Debtco LLC, and Apollo Group LLC on a pledge over Panamanian companies' quotas. This pledge secures up to USD 180 million in credit facilities for Topsail Debtco LLC from a bank syndicate and Regions Bank.
Commentary: Key Insights on Global M&A Trends in 2024 from a Panama Perspective
Commentary on McKinsey’s analysis on the top M&A trends in 2024
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
(Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A. in public offering for US$64 million
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A., as Arranger, Underwriter, and Agent, in connection with the public offering of the Series C Commercial Bonds by Bayport for US$64 million, issued under Bayport's revolving US$200 million corporate bond program.
Alcogal advised SMBC, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank
The firm advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as arranger, as well as the creditors, on a loan to Global Bank Corporation for US$200 million.
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 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 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.
Alcogal advises on the sale of Panama Canal Railway Company to APM Terminals.
Alcogal advised CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack on the sale of PCRC to APM Terminals.
Responsibilities of a Board Member
Discover the key responsibilities of board members in Panamanian corporations in this insightful article by Alcogal's partner, Rita de la Guardia. Learn about their functions, civil and criminal liabilities, and how to avoid legal issues. Don't miss out on this essential read!
Pledge ¨for quotas of International Cruises Services
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised Topsail Holdo LLC, Topsail Debtco LLC, and Apollo Group LLC on a pledge over Panamanian companies' quotas. This pledge secures up to USD 180 million in credit facilities for Topsail Debtco LLC from a bank syndicate and Regions Bank.
Commentary: Key Insights on Global M&A Trends in 2024 from a Panama Perspective
Commentary on McKinsey’s analysis on the top M&A trends in 2024
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation
Alcogal advised Promerica Financial Corporation (PFC), in the issuance of senior secured notes for US$225 million.
(Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A. in public offering for US$64 million
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) advised Banistmo S.A., as Arranger, Underwriter, and Agent, in connection with the public offering of the Series C Commercial Bonds by Bayport for US$64 million, issued under Bayport's revolving US$200 million corporate bond program.
Alcogal advised SMBC, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank
The firm advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Citigroup Global Markets and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., as arranger, as well as the creditors, on a loan to Global Bank Corporation for US$200 million.