Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Areas of practice include: Banking, finance and capital markets, Corporate and M&A, and Real estate

Partner

Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2022-present)

Senior Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2019-2021)

Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2009- present)

Spanish, English, French

• 2008, Panama

Masters in Taxation and Fiscal Management, Universidad Especializada del Contador Público Autorizado, Panama city, Panama (2012)

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Duke University, Durham, North Carolina (2009)

 Bachelor of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua, Panama City, Panama (Magna Cum Laude, 2008)

Rafael Marquínez is a partner of the firm and leads a practice focused on capital markets, banking, corporate, and real estate law. Since joining in 2009, he has advised local and international clients on high-profile transactions, including securities issuances, syndicated financings, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the structuring of trusts and real estate investment vehicles. He has extensive experience with the regulatory framework applicable to issuers, broker-dealers, banks, and fiduciary entities, and regularly advises on securities registration processes, regulatory compliance, and authorizations before the Superintendence of the Securities Market and the Superintendence of Banks of Panama. His practice includes the design of complex structures for public offerings and private placements, as well as advising on credit operations and project financing. He has also contributed specialized articles on financial and regulatory matters, strengthening his position as a leading figure in the Panamanian legal sector. He has been recognized by publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, and IFLR1000 for his expertise in banking, finance, capital markets, real estate, and M&A. These distinctions, together with his contributions to financial and regulatory topics, establish him as a leading professional in the Panamanian legal field.