LOVILL’s banking and finance team is adept at handling the full range of financing and restructuring, and is regularly acting on cross-border matters. The group is primarily active in credit work, having advised on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of several credit facilities. It also regularly acts as local counsel to multinational firms seeking to execute transactions in Panama, conducting all necessary due diligence. Head of team Elizabeth Heutermatte is highly regarded for her advisory skills and deep financial and corporate law expertise. Alejandro Fung Mangravita is a key contact for complex cross-border financing transactions.
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- Lovill's practice is distinguished by its deep understanding of the Panamanian financial market and its ability to structure and document financing transactions with a practical, efficient approach aligned with the requirements of international creditors. The team combines technical rigor with clarity of execution, which is especially valuable for in-house counsel requiring timely and consistent solutions in complex transactions. One of its main strengths is the quality of its review and negotiation of financial documentation, as well as its ability to anticipate regulatory and structural risks inherent in cross-border transactions. Compared to other firms in the market, they stand out for their availability, agile response times, and direct communication, which facilitates coordination with in-house legal teams and international counterparties. Furthermore, their collaborative and flexible approach to case management, along with the efficient use of work tools and practical client interaction frameworks, positions them favorably against other teams in the banking and finance practice in Panama.
- The key differentiator of Lovill's lawyers is their combination of technical expertise in banking and finance with a practical approach focused on the efficient execution of complex transactions. They are particularly skilled at reviewing and negotiating financial documentation using clear criteria aligned with international standards, facilitating interaction with foreign creditors and advisors. Compared to other firms in the market, they stand out for their availability, agile response times, and understanding of the commercial context of transactions, enabling in-house legal teams to move forward with greater certainty in structuring and closing processes. Furthermore, their direct communication and collaborative approach are especially valuable qualities in cross-border transactions. Alejandro Fung, Partner, stands out.
Key clients
- Grupo Q
- Grupo Almo
- Grupo Vitalis/Vitalis de Panamá S.A.
- Grupo Sanfer/Sanfer Centroamérica y Caribe S.A.
- Banco Lafise S.A.
- Riba Smith S.A.
- Banco Agricola S.A.
- Uno Corp.
- Burford Capital LLC
- Impacta Global Partners I Finance S.A.R.L.
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Q on a US$200 million multi-jurisdictional syndicated credit facility arranged by Bladex and Banco Agrícola, including Panama-law structuring, guarantees and legal opinion issuance.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Elizabeth Heurtematte
Other key lawyers
Alejandro Fung