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Provided by Rita de la Guardia
Banking & Finance;
Capital markets;
Corporate and M&A.
Partner at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2022-present);
Senior Associate at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2019-2021);
Associate at Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2014-2019);
International Associate at Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega (2013-2014);
Associate at Shearman and Sterling (2012).
Board of Directors, WIP Panama;
New York Bar Association.
Asociación de Directoras de Panama
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/corporate-ma-2020/panama
https://practiceguides.chambers.com/practice-guides/corporate-ma-2021/panama
Spanish
English
Cornell University, Ithaca, New York
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2011
Georgetown University, Washington, District of Columbia
Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service
2008
Provided by Chambers
Rising partner Rita de la Guardia receives praise from observers for her banking expertise in Panama.
Partner Rita de la Guardia ascends in the table after demonstrating 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 has a lot of knowledge in complex issues, which allows her to provide timely advice.
Rita de la Guardia is an exceptional lawyer. She is easy to work with, practical, knowledgeable and an M&A expert with great negotiation skills and drafting acumen.
Rita de la Guardia has a lot of knowledge in complex issues, which allows her to provide timely advice.
Rita de la Guardia is an exceptional lawyer. She is easy to work with, practical, knowledgeable and an M&A expert with great negotiation skills and drafting acumen.
5 items provided by Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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.
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.
