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Global Panama Banking & Finance

The Global-Wide Banking & Finance section of Chambers research is a recognition of the firms adept at advising on various elements of a broad range of cross-border banking transactions, which includes advice to both borrower and lender clients. The following topics are included:

  • Acquisition finance: Transactions involving arranging finance for acquisitions acting for either the lender or the borrower.
  • General bank lending: Syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance.
  • Project finance: Financing of infrastructure and industrial projects. Often arranged on a non-recourse loan basis. See also equipment finance and leasing.
  • Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing is also included.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1
  1. Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
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    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is a powerhouse firm with a highly reputed banking and finance practice. The team boasts significant expertise advising local and multinational lenders on acquisition, trade and project finance, frequently assisting with syndicated loans. The department routinely acts as counsel to prestigious domestic and international corporate borrowers on sophisticated credit agreements, including bridge loans and the refinancing of existing debt. The firm's expertise extends to bank M&A and the representation of clients before the financial regulator.
  2. Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
    1
    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked
    Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega advises on a plethora of banking and finance matters. The team demonstrates expert capabilities handling both regulatory and transactional matters for international financial institutions, including sector-specific M&A. The department routinely assists lead arrangers with syndicated financing structures, both secured and unsecured. The firm's expertise encompasses corporate, acquisition and project finance mandates, with significant exposure to cross-border transactions. Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega also has experience advising on aircraft financing and leasing issues.
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Band 2
  1. Galindo, Arias & López
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    Galindo, Arias & López
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 | 3 Years Ranked
    Galindo, Arias & López demonstrates noteworthy expertise in banking and finance matters. The team offers standout expertise in aviation financing and leasing matters, as well as acquisition and project finance. The department is frequently retained by banking entities acting as borrowers to advise on bilateral and syndicated loans, including unsecured term agreements. The firm is well positioned to provide counsel on the regulatory aspects of banking and finance transactions.
  2. Alfaro, Ferrer & Ramírez
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Morgan & Morgan Legal
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. FABREGA MOLINO
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
  2. Icaza, González-Ruiz & Alemán
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3