Mr Edgar Herrera > Galindo, Arias & López > Panama, Panama > Lawyer Profile
Galindo, Arias & López Offices
SCOTIA PLAZA, 11TH FLOOR
FREDERICO BOYD AVE AND 51ST STREET
PANAMA
Panama
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Mr Edgar Herrera
Work Department
Corporate/M&A, Tax Law
Position
Partner. Mr. Herrera focuses his practice on both domestic and international Tax Law.
Career
Edgar Herrera has been part of GALA’s team since 2006. Before joining the firm he served as a pro bono assistant for the General Director of Interior Trade in the Ministry of Commerce, and was also formerly a legal assist for various other law firms. Mr. Herrera is a lecturer at the University of Authorized Public Accountants (UNESCPA) in the subject of International Taxation.
Languages
English and Spanish
Memberships
He is a member of the Panamanian Tax Law Association, the International Tax Center of Leiden University Alumni Association, the International Fiscal Association (IFA), as well as Secretary of the Commission of Tax Affairs, and a Correspondent to the International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). Additionally, Mr. Herrera is a member of the Panamanian Bar Association.
Education
Universiteit Leiden (Advanced LL.M in International Taxation, 2006); University of Panama (Bachelor of Law and Political Science, Honor Chapter Sigma Lambda, 2004)
Lawyer Rankings
Panama > Tax
(Leading Individuals)Galindo, Arias & López wins praise from clients thanks to its ‘inter-departmental collaboration and expertise‘, fielding a diverse tax practice which spans consultancy, litigation and compliance matters. The firm enjoys a strong profile in international taxation, advising multinational clients on the structuring of cross-border transactions, the interpretation of Panama’s tax treaties and the application of its special tax regimes. On the contentious front, the team’s recent caseload spans disputes relating to transfer pricing, tax assessments and VAT. Ramón Ricardo Arias leads the practice with Edgar Herrera, who ‘stands out for the level of detail and depth in his advice‘ and is particularly sought after for his expertise in international taxation. Associate Anna Cristina Valdés is also singled out as ‘among the best‘.
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