Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Noted for its ‘thorough understanding of process management and the local and international judicial and arbitration systems’, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee specialises in the gamut of arbitration and litigation proceedings. In arbitration, Jorge Federico Lee and Eduardo Gómez have been active in high-profile international arbitration under ICC Rules and in ICSID investor-state matters, including overseeing interconnected ICC matters arising from the expansion of the Panama Canal. In the banking litigation space, the firm retains its status as a leading firm having regularly represented Panama’s largest banks in commercial litigation, as well as representing creditors in judicial reorganisations, with further specialisation in administrative proceedings before public agencies. Head of the practice Alejandro Ferrer has led on a number of international arbitration cases, as well as civil litigation claims, while Jaime Castillo is active in commercial disputes and antitrust litigation. Associate Arcelio Vega stands out for his litigation experience, including acting as a judge and alternate magistrate of the Court of Appeals. Associates Anel Roach, Doris Nieto and Ana Gabriela Santiago are also key names.