Capital markets

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Client Satisfaction

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee‘s ’extremely capable and sophisticated’ capital markets team is widely recognised for the depth and breadth of its practice, encompassing the public offering of corporate bonds, including registration with the Superintendency of Capital Markets (SMV) and listing on the Latin American Stock Exchange (Latinex), domestic notes issuances and cross-border issuances under Rule 144A/Reg S. The firm remains the first port of call for major Panamanian and international banks acting as arrangers, underwriters and issuers. Managing partner Arturo Gerbaud, who has a wealth of expertise in both local and international debt and equity capital markets transactions, leads the practice. The enviably deep bench includes Rafael Marquínez, who has notable recent experience of advising leading underwriters and issuers, Rita de la Guardia, who is also admitted to practise in New York and is particularly skilled in cross-border listings of debt securities, and associate Rafael Amar.

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Testimonials

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'In my opinion, this firm has the most experience in this area of law, with an extremely capable and sophisticated team. They have the capacity to attend to clients' matters in a timely manner, and deal well with the counterparties and regulators. The fees are very competitive and reasonable.'
'The team stand out for their availability and adherence to the terms of the contract, even when unforeseen issues arise. They go the extra mile.'
'Rafael Marquínez has in-depth knowledge of the regulations and is very conscientious.'
'Rita de la Guardia is well prepared and has very substantial experience. She helped us to speed up the process thanks to her ability to negotiate and find solutions that were acceptable to both parties.'

Key clients

Promerica Financial Corporation
Banco General
Banistmo
Multibank
Celsia Centroamérica
Global Bank Corporation
BAC International Bank
Banco Ficohsa
Citibank and Citivalores
Banco Promerica de Costa Rica
Inmobiliaria Don Antonio
Soluciones de Microfinanzas (Microserfin)
Ofertas e Inversiones
Desarrollos Comerciales
G.B. Group Corporation
Vilgoly Capital
BAC Holding International

Work highlights

Advised Promerica Financial Corporation on the issuance of senior secured notes for $225m under Rule 144A/Reg S.
Advised Multibank on the registration of a revolving corporate bond programme for $200m with the Superintendency of Capital Markets in Panama.
Advised Celsia Centroamérica in connection with the early prepayment of the corporate bonds of Alternegy in the amount of $320m.

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