The team at Galindo, Arias & López draws upon its ability to provide an ‘efficient and responsive service’ to a broad roster of domestic and international clients. Among its clients is the supermarket chain Grupo Callejas in El Salvador, for which Jose Luis Sosa, alongside Daniel Sessa, advised on the financing negotiation of a syndicated loan (governed by Panamanian law) led through various banks in Panama, for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Grupo Éxito through a public tender offer on the Colombian Stock Exchange. Roberto De Araujo López heads the department and brings his experience working in-house at leading Panamanian banks to advise on the gamut of banking services. Cristina Lewis leads the aviation and regulatory practice groups and specialises in aviation finance, having advised a diverse range of clients including airlines and ground handling companies on the purchase, leasing and financing of aircraft and equipment, as well as the establishment of operations in Panama. Diego Herrera is experienced in advising clients on financial reorganisations and global transactions.
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‘Roberto Araujo is a lawyer with extensive experience, always available and dedicated to providing his clients with whatever they need, which translates into quality and excellent service.'
‘They are willing to listen and find ways to provide an efficient and responsive service.'
Key clients
- Grupo Callejas
- Inicia
- Telered
- Copa Holdings
- Atlantic Security Bank
- Compañía Panameña de Aviación
- Bi-Bank
- Bicapital Corporation
- BAC International Bank
- Mercantil Banco
- Altra Investments
- Mercantil Colpatria
Work highlights
Advised Grupo Calleja on the financing negotiation of a syndicated loan for the acquisition of a controlling stake in Grupo Éxito through a public tender offer on the Colombian stock exchange.
Represented Inicia on the negotiation of a secured loan to finance the acquisition of all outstanding shares of Gerdau Metaldom in the Dominican Republic and Diaco in Colombia.
Advised Telered on a strategic alliance with Discover for the integration of the Sistema Clave network with the Discover Global Network, expanding electronic payment acceptance in Panama and internationally.
Lawyers
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Daniel Sessa
Practice head
Roberto De Araujo López; Salomón Behar