Jorge Federico Lee

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Jorge Federico Lee

Panama, Panama

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Jorge Federico Lee is a founding partner of Alcogal and a highly respected leader in litigation, arbitration, and labor law. With more than 40 years of legal experience, he combines a strong academic background with a distinguished career across both the private and public sectors.

He graduated summa cum laude with a Law and Political Science degree from the University of Panama in 1976 and served as a professor of Procedural Law and Evidence at the same institution for over 30 years, contributing significantly to the education of generations of legal professionals.

In the public sector, he has held several high-ranking positions, including Justice of the Supreme Court of Panama, Alternate Justice, Minister of Labor and Social Security, Director General of the Colón Free Zone, and Vice Minister of Government and Justice. He also served as President of the Interoceanic Region Authority, further demonstrating his leadership in key national institutions.

Mr. Lee is currently a member of the International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), reflecting his active involvement in the global arbitration community.

His career has been recognized by leading international legal publications such as Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, and Leaders League. His leadership, experience, and contributions to the legal profession position him as one of the most influential legal figures in Panama.

Accolades

Representative Transactions

BankingAlcogal advises The Bank of Nova Scotia in a strategic transaction that is reshaping regional banking.

We are proud to announce that we have supported our client, The Bank of Nova Scotia, in the successful closing of the integration of its operations in Colombia, Costa Rica,...

Corporate and M&AWe advised CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack.

Alcogal had the pleasure of acting as legal advisor to CPKC and Lanco Group/Mi-Jack in the sale of Panama Canal Railway Company to APM Terminals. Since the beginning of the...

BankingWe acted as legal counsel for The Bank of Nova Scotia.

We acted as legal counsel for The Bank of Nova Scotia in the recent transaction involving the transfer of its banking operations in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama to Banco...

ArbitrationAlcogal Represents GUPC in USD 184.9 Million Arbitration before the ACP

Alcogal continues to advise Grupo Unidos por el Canal (GUPC), a consortium formed by Sacyr S.A. (Spain), Salini-Impregilo S.p.A. (Italy) and Jan de Nul N.V. (Belgium), in an international arbitration...

Personal Achievements

Practice Areas
ArbitrationLaborLitigation
Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Panama (2004-2005)
Alternate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Panama(1996-2004)
Founding Partner at Aleman, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (1985-present)
Minister of Labor and Social Welfare(1985-1988)
General Director of the Colon Free Trade Zone(1984-1985)
Vice-Minister of Government and Justice(1982-1983)
Professor of Procedural Law and Evidence at Universidad de Panama (1972-2002)
Bachelor of Law and Political SciencesUniversidad de Panama, Panama City, Panama (Summa Cum Laude, 1976)
  • Spanish
  • English
  • 1976, Panama
  • International Court of Arbitration of the International Chamber of Commerce
  • Chairman, Inter-Oceanic Region Authority (2002)
  • Board of Directors, Inter-Oceanic Region Authority (1996)
  • Board of Directors, National Investment Council (1984-1985)
  • Panama Bar Association