Infante & Pérez Almillano launched its capital markets practice in 2021 through its merger with boutique firm Adural Abogados and the addition of Nadiuska López, a go-to adviser on high-profile IPOs in Panama, and former SMV superintendent Alejandro Abood, both of whom are hailed by clients for their ‘broad experience in complex and high-profile transactions' in Panama. The firm has an active practice advising issuers and underwriters, including brokers, banks, financial groups and real estate developers on bond issuances and IPOs, including registration with the SMV and listing on Latinex, as well as the creation of investment companies.
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Testimonials
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- 'Extensive knowledge of the legislation and the management of various innovative and first-class structures.'
- 'Nadiuska López and Alejandro Abood have broad experience in complex and high-profile transactions in the capital markets in Panama.'
- 'As participants in the capital markets in Panama, we really value the advice of Nadiuska López, who has extensive experience in this subject matter. She is our sole adviser due to her excellent work.'
- 'I love working with this team because they are experts in capital markets issues. They have a personal touch, and they provide comprehensive advice. They are fair in their treatment of clients and in the billing and they provide excellent guidance throughout the process. As a client, you feel well supported and like you are in good hands.'
Work highlights
- Advised Banco Nacional de Panamá, as structuring agent and underwriter, and Caja de Ahorros, as issuer, on the structuring of a $400m revolving bonds programme and the listing on Latinex.
- Advising Banco Pichincha Panamá, as structuring agent and issuer, on the structuring of a $35m revolving bonds programme, registration with the SMV and listing on Latinex.
- Advising Unitrust on the financing of a shopping mall through the issuance of debt securities.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Nadiuska López, Alejandro Abood