After experiencing a significant period of growth, Galindo, Arias & López established a standalone capital markets practice, forming part of the firm’s diverse offering. The group is experienced in handling cross-border capital markets transactions and public offerings, where it has a strong track record in the aviation sector. Team members, including head of the banking department Roberto De Araujo López, are adept at guiding clients through capital market regulations, aiding clients in ensuring compliance with the Panamanian legal framework and reducing regulatory risks. Cristina Lewis leads the team and specialises in the structuring and issuance of commercial securities, having advised key market players across a broad range of industries including banking, aviation and renewable energy. Of counsel Carla López is experienced in advising local and multinational companies on matters related to securities issuance and regulatory compliance.
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Key clients
- BAC International Bank
- BAC Valores Panamá
- Cable Onda
- Copa Holdings
- Corporación de Finanzas del País (PANACREDIT)
- Desarrollos Comerciales
- Kadima Holdings
- Los Castillos Real Estate
- Mercantil Servicios Financieros Internacional
- Mercantil Servicios de Inversión
Work highlights
Advised Kadima Holdings on the issuance of additional series and a security package as part of its public offering of corporate bonds, including regulatory compliance matters.
Advised Telecomunicaciones Digitales on the regulatory and compliance aspects of its global offering of unsecured notes, listed on the Panama Stock Exchange and the Euro MTF Market of the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.
Represented BAC International Bank on the public offering of corporate bonds, including the preparation and updating of offering materials, corporate documents and regulatory approvals.
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Practice head
Cristina Lewis