Galindo, Arias & López continues to provide the gamut of corporate and M&A services for large multinationals, including advising companies on cross-border and domestic M&A, as well as corporate restructurings. The firm’s client base covers a vast range of industries, ranging from energy and telecoms to food and beverages, real estate and hospitality. Diego Herrera co-leads the practice and is noted for his expertise in project development and corporate financing mandates for large, multinational companies in deals involving multi-jurisdictional issues. Ramón Ricardo Arias jointly leads the practice and leads on the firm’s financial restructurings for national and international businesses, while Jose Luis Sosa and Beatriz Cabal are experienced in handling M&A and project finance matters for electronic goods retailers, real estate developers and hospitality clients. Senior associate Andrés Sanjur left the firm in May 2025.
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‘They are up to date and very competent.'
‘Expertise, competence, personalised attention, willingness to solve problems, and flexibility to find business solutions.'
‘Gala's practice is unique due to the knowledge and experience of its attorneys, and the service is always timely and efficient. I rate the firm as outstanding.'
‘The advantage is their knowledge, the careful work they always do, and their constant willingness to provide the best service.'
‘GALA's corporate team stands out significantly from other firms. They demonstrate their quality and experience in complex transactions, always acting with the speed that transactions demand. Their partners and attorneys not only perform with excellence and outstanding technical rigor, leading in legal analysis in unregulated situations, but they also perform exceptionally well with clients and in the negotiations involved in transactions.'
‘What sets GALA apart from other firms is its immense experience in complex and challenging transactions. Even in unregulated situations or involving unprecedented transactions, in new markets, or with new structures, they demonstrate their ability to implement them with the highest standards. I would especially like to highlight the work of Beatriz Cabal. She demonstrates a unique leadership style, managing to differentiate herself in a highly competitive market and having built an exceptional team, valued by both clients and other firms.'
Key clients
- Franquicias Panameñas
- Grupo MQA Americas
- Inicia
Work highlights
Advised Inicia on the acquisition of Gerdau’s stake in Gerdau Metaldom and Gerdau Diaco through multiple Panamanian SPVs.
Assisted Franquicias Panameñas on the sale of its Panama operations, including 72 KFC and Dairy Queen restaurants, to Platinum Restaurant Group.
Advised the shareholders of MQA Americas Group on the sale of the company to Indra Sistemas.
Lawyers
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Ramón Ricardo Arias
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Diego Herrera; Ramón Ricardo Arias