Anna Cristina Valdes
Associate. Ms. Valdes focuses on Tax Law (local and international).
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Tax
Galindo, Arias & López
More informationGalindo, Arias & López wins praise from clients thanks to its ‘inter-departmental collaboration and expertise’, fielding a diverse tax practice which spans consultancy, litigation and compliance matters. The firm enjoys a strong profile in international taxation, advising multinational clients on the structuring of cross-border transactions, the interpretation of Panama’s tax treaties and the application of its special tax regimes. On the contentious front, the team’s recent caseload spans disputes relating to transfer pricing, tax assessments and VAT. Ramón Ricardo Arias leads the practice with Edgar Herrera, who ‘stands out for the level of detail and depth in his advice’ and is particularly sought after for his expertise in international taxation. Associate Anna Cristina Valdés is also singled out as ‘among the best’.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'The inter-departmental collaboration and expertise of the different complementary teams make the advice of this firm really valuable.'
- 'Edgar Herrera stands out for the level of detail and depth in his advice.'
- 'GALA's tax team strives to understand in detail the needs of its clients and offer solutions that truly fit these needs. This is unlike other law firms where often the solution offered is standard for all clients, or they are solutions that simply generate billing for the law firms.'
- 'We have worked with many tax experts in different countries, and without a doubt Edgar Herrera and Anna Cristina Valdés are among the best thanks to their great technical knowledge. They are able to distill problems and situations to their true essence, explain this to clients in a simple and easy-to-understand way, and offer solutions that truly serve the client.'
Key clients
- David Enterprises Group
- Emasal
- Panama Commercial Properties
- Pellas Group
- Compañía Panameña de Aviacion (Copa)
- Disan Group
- Los Pueblos Group
- DLA Piper
- Cuatrecasas Goncalves Pereira
- Leonisa Group
Work highlights
- Advising David Enterprises Group on the restructuring of the group's international operations under Panama's Multinational Company Headquarters (SEM) tax regime.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Rising stars with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Edgar Herrera
Partner. Mr. Herrera focuses his practice on both domestic and international Tax Law.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ramón Ricardo Arias, Edgar Herrera