Rafael Marquínez

Partner

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Rafael Marquínez

Panama, Panama

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rmarquinez@alcogal.com

+507 269-2620

Rafael Marquínez

Panama, Panama

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Rafael Marquínez is a partner of the firm and leads a practice focused on capital markets, banking, corporate, and real estate law. Since joining in 2009, he has advised local and international clients on high-profile transactions, including securities issuances, syndicated financings, mergers and acquisitions, as well as the structuring of trusts and real estate investment vehicles.

He has extensive experience with the regulatory framework applicable to issuers, broker-dealers, banks, and fiduciary entities, and regularly advises on securities registration processes, regulatory compliance, and authorizations before the Superintendence of the Securities Market and the Superintendence of Banks of Panama. His practice includes the design of complex structures for public offerings and private placements, as well as advising on credit operations and project financing. He has also contributed specialized articles on financial and regulatory matters, strengthening his position as a leading figure in the Panamanian legal sector.

He has been recognized by publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer, and IFLR1000 for his expertise in banking, finance, capital markets, real estate, and M&A. These distinctions, together with his contributions to financial and regulatory topics, establish him as a leading professional in the Panamanian legal field.

Accolades

Representative Transactions

Milestone in the Panamanian banking sector

BAC International Corporation successfully completed the acquisition of 99.57% of Multi Financial Group, Inc. — the holding company of Multibank — one of the most significant transactions in Panama's financial...

Strengthening the mass consumer market in Latin America and the Caribbean

Alcogal actuó como asesor local panameño de Alicorp en la adquisición del negocio de Untables de Flora Food Group, como parte de una transacción multijurisdiccional en América Latina y el...

Alcogal advises Grupo Cibest on the sale of Banistmo

Alcogal acted as legal advisor to Grupo Cibest S.A. in connection with the execution of a promise to purchase and sell agreement for the sale of 100% of the shares...

Impulsando nuevas oportunidades en el sector inmobiliario a través del mercado de capitales panameño

Alcogal brindó asesoría legal a Aurora SM Ventures, Corp. en la exitosa colocación de su emisión de bonos corporativos por US$55 millones, registrada ante la Superintendencia del Mercado de Valores...

Alcogal advises BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan in Mobiliare LatAm’s landmark USD 500 million international issuance

Alcogal advised BofA Securities and J.P. Morgan in Mobiliare LatAm's inaugural USD 500 million senior bond issuance due 2032, issued under Rule 144A/Reg S — the largest issuance by a...

Alcogal acted as legal advisor in the corporate securities issuance of Banco Ficohsa (Panama), S.A., and participated in the bell-ringing ceremony at Latinex.

Alcogal advised Banco Ficohsa (Panama), S.A. on the registration of its Corporate Securities Revolving Program for up to US$30,000,000.00, structured by Global Bank Corporation. The transaction involved our partner Rafael...

Personal Achievements

Practice Areas
BankingCapital MarketsCorporate and M&AFinanceReal Estate
Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (2022-present)
Senior Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee(2019-2022)
Associate at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee(2009-2019)
Masters in Taxation and Fiscal ManagementUniversidad Especializada del Contador Público Autorizado, Panama city, Panama(2012)
Master of Laws (LL.M.) Duke University, Durham, North Carolina(2009)
Bachelor of Law and Political Sciences,Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua, Panama City, Panama(Magna Cum Laude, 2008)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • French
  • 2008, Panama
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