Banking and finance

Galindo, Arias & López

Counting local and international banks, private investment groups and key players in the aviation, real estate, telecoms and energy sectors among its clients, Galindo, Arias & López is equally adept at handling domestic and cross-border mandates. Well known for its formidable aviation finance offering, its wide-ranging practice also encompasses syndicated loans, acquisition finance and real estate and project finance, in addition to growing expertise in the field of green financing. Department head Roberto De Araujo López, who has an emphasis on assisting international banks with commercial and regulatory issues in Panama; Diego Herrera, whose areas of expertise include project finance; aviation finance specialist Cristina Lewis; and Jose Luis Sosa are the key names at top level. Key figures in a strong second line include counsel Daniel Sessa and associate Andrés Sanjur. Former associate Claudia Juárez left the firm in mid-2024.

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Testimonials

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'In general, the Galindo, Arias & Lopez team is exceptional in the quality of services, customer service and providing solutions to problems. They are always characterised by a personalised and fast service.'

Key clients

Copa Holdings
Compañía Panameña de Aviación
Bi-Bank
Bicapital Corporation
BAC International Bank
Mercantil Banco
Altra Investments
Mercantil Colpatria
ASB Bank

Work highlights

Advising Copa Holdings and its subsidiaries on the finance, lease and registration of five Boeing 737-9 aircraft under Japanese operating leases.
Advising Copa Holdings and its subsidiaries on the finance, lease and registration of six Boeing 737-9 aircraft (four under a JOLCO structure and two under AFIC-supported financing).
Advising Copa Airlines on the payoff and pre-payment of guaranteed loans of over ten aircraft, initially contracted to finance the acquisition of several of its aircraft.