Noted for providing a full service to a broad client base including national and international banks and financial institutions, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee is recognised for its track record acting in large financing deals, covering leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance and asset finance. In cross-border transactions, the team has been active in overseeing transactions governed by New York law, with Patricia Cordero having advised Bancolombia as lead arranger for thirteen lenders on a high-value syndicated loan. Rita de la Guardia is a key contact in the firm's capital markets practice, and associate Karla Rivera has actively supported the head of the practice Arturo Gerbaud in domestic lending deals, acting on the side of leading Panamanian banks.
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Testimonials
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- 'Outstanding team.'
- 'Patricia Cordero, Rita de la Guardia and of course Arturo Gerbaud stand out. They are practical in resolving issues with a business mind. In-depth knowledge of the law and attorneys you would like to have on your side when tackling complex matters in a transaction.'
Key clients
- Banco Nacional de Panama
- Bancolombia
- Global Bank Corporation
- Elektra Noreste
- Macquarie Bank
- The Bank of Nova Scotia
- JMMB Bank
- Banco General
- Banistmo
- BAC International Bank
- Banco Aliado
- Multibank
Work highlights
Advised Bancolombia as lead arranger, and the group of 13 lenders, on a syndicated loan granted to Clarendon Worldwide.
Represented Banco Nacional de Panamá on a loan granted by JPMorgan Chase Bank, HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank.
Served as local counsel to Global Bank for a loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).
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Practice head
Arturo Gerbaud