Banking and finance

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Client Satisfaction

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee's ‘excellent' team advises an impressive roster of leading Panamanian banks on high-profile domestic financing deals, and also has a strong international component to its practice, with a stellar record of acting for both lenders and borrowers on cross-border mandates, including transactions governed by New York law. The broad practice spans leveraged and acquisition finance, project finance (with a notable emphasis on the renewable energy sector), asset finance and real estate finance, as well as regulatory issues. Arturo Gerbaud, who is commended for his experience in the full range of banking and finance matters, leads the sizeable team, which also includes up-and-coming partners Patricia Cordero and Rita de la Guardia, both of whom are well versed in domestic and multi-jurisdictional financings; Rafael Marquínez, who has played a key role on recent sustainable and green finance transactions; and associates Karla Rivera and Rafael Amar.

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Testimonials

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'A very well-rounded team with a mix of experience and youth, achieving an excellent synergy to address client issues comprehensively. An up-to-date and diverse team. I find the billing service to be efficient.'
'They stand out for their high standards in the quality of the work and response times. They understand their clients very well and know what they need, and thus focus their analysis.'
'They understand the client's business and are very resilient and able to adapt to changes.'
'Arturo Gerbaud and Patricia Cordero stand out for their availability, professionalism and knowledge of the legal environment in various parts of the world.'
'Excellent lawyers.'
'Their most important characteristic is their commitment and constant availability. This differentiates them from their competitors, without detracting from their technical capabilities.'

Key clients

Phoenix Tower International
BAC International Bank
The Bank of Nova Scotia
Banco Davivienda
Global Bank Corporation
Elektra Noreste (ENSA)
Banco General
Banistmo
AES
Multibank
Bancolombia
Banco Aliado
Banco Ficohsa (Panamá)

Work highlights

Advised Phoenix Tower International on combining, amending and restating five senior secured credit facilities to consolidate into one $2bn senior secured multi-facility transaction, with Scotiabank as the sole lead arranger and bookrunner and 13 other financial institutions acting as lenders.
Advised BAC International Bank, as the borrower, on a syndicated loan agreement subscribed with Wells Fargo Bank and Standard Chartered Bank to finance social and environmental projects that focus on clean energy and sustainable mobility.
Advised Elektra Noreste (ENSA), as the borrower, on a loan granted by the Inter-American Investment Corporation and Scotiabank to finance the expansion of access to electricity in communities located in both rural and urban areas.

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