Mrs Carla Rojas Pardini > Quijano & Associates > Panama, Panama > Lawyer Profile

Quijano & Associates
Bloc Office Hub, Fifth Floor
Santa Maria Business District
Panama
Panama

Work Department

Maritime Law, Commercial Law | Mergers and Acquisitions, International Structures Services

Position

Partner

Career

Representative Transactions

  • Advised the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC) in the due diligence process and structuring of a revolving credit line of up to US$12 million for Banco Aliado S.A.
  • Advised the IIC in the due diligence process and legal structuring of a loan of up to US$6 million to Multibank, Inc.
  • Advised the IIC in the due diligence process and legal structuring of a loan of up to US$10 million to Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Panamá S.A. (BBVA Panamá).
  • Legal advice in the structuring of a syndicated loan, the proceeds of which will go to finance the construction of the largest mall in the Province of Chiriquí, Republic of Panama.
  • Advised in the issuance of corporate bonds for a total of US$84.5 million by Inmobiliaria Cervelló, S.A.
  • Legal advice in the issuance of a revolving corporate bonds program for an amount up to US$100 million by Inmobiliaria Cervelló, S.A.
  • Advised in the issuance of a revolving corporate bonds program for an amount up to US$300 million by Empresa de Transmisión Eléctrica, S.A. (ETESA).
  • Advised in the issue of a revolving corporate bonds program for an amount up to US$50 million by Financiera El Sol, S.A.
  • Legal advice on the financing structure of a loan for the construction of a marina in Panama.
  • Advised in the structuring of a credit facility to refinance the operations of a prestigious international food franchise in Republic of Panama.
  • Legal advice in the structuring of a credit facility for the construction of an underground public parking building in the Panama downtown area.
  • Advised in the acquisition of the local operations of a luxury car dealer company in the Republic of Panama.
  • Advised in the structuring of a private bond issuance for an leading outdoor international advertising company in the Republic of Panama.

Languages

  • Spanish
  • English

Memberships

  • Panama Bar Association
  • Panama Maritime Law Association (APADEMAR)

Education

  • Universidad Santa María La Antigua, Bachelor in Law And Political Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, 2000
  • Northwestern University, Master of Laws, 2001
  • Georgetown University, School of Continuing Education, 2002

Lawyer Rankings

Panama > Transport: Shipping

Quijano & Associates takes advantage of its presence in various overseas jurisdictions, including the Seychelles and the British Virgin Islands, to advise a host of international clients on shipping matters. The firm counts shipping lines, vessel owners and operators, financial institutions and insurers – to name but a few – among its clients, with a solid track record of representing a considerable proportion of the Panamanian Merchant Marine fleet. Practice head Carla Rojas Pardini is well versed in the registration of vessels and naval mortgages, transfers of ownership and compliance issues. Randall Webster is also a notable contact.