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Once more, Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) has been ranked among Panama’s leading law firms in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners Latin America 2023 rankings. The firm achieved multiple top-tier rankings, including Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, and Dispute Resolution, alongside Mergers & Acquisitions and other areas. These are the result of …

Alcogal has been ranked among Panama’s leading law firms in the latest edition of Chambers and Partners Latin America 2023 rankings Read More »

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) is once again ranked as a Highly Recommended firm in the areas of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A by the prestigious ranking Latin Lawyer 250 for 2023.

We are thrilled to announce that our firm has been shortlisted at the Chambers Latin America Awards 2022 as “Panama Law Firm of the Year.” Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) is one of only five other firms under consideration for this accolade. Winners will be notified on Friday, October 28th. The shortlist results from …

Chambers & Partners shortlisted Alcogal as Panamá Law Firm of the Year 2022 Read More »

We are very pleased to announce that IFLR100 has once again recognized our capital markets team in its latest ranking release. In this second list of rankings, Alcogal was recognized for its excellence in Capital Markets: Debts and Capital Markets: Equity. Thank you to our clients, whose trust made it possible for us to provide our …

IFLR recognizes our capital markets team Read More »

Recently, a new law was published in the Official Gazette that creates the Companies of Collective Benefits. The purpose of the law is to create added value and improve the social environment of the citizens of Panama. To learn more visit: https://www.gacetaoficial.gob.pa/pdfTemp/29548_A/91929.pdf

In order to reinforce our compliance capabilities, we are pleased to announce that we have retained the firm Jenkins-Lara Consulting, led by Antonio Jenkins-Lara, to strengthen our Compliance and Transparency Department.

We are very fortunate to have formed excellent partnerships with many of our clients. Read what our clients have to say about working with our banking and finance team, according to the research reviews published by Legal 500.

Partners Patricia Cordero and Rita de la Guardia contributed to the Chambers and Partners M&A 2022 Guide, where they explained the latest trends and legal implementations in corporate mergers and acquisitions under Panamanian law. The Global Mergers and Acquisitions Guide exposes the effect of Covid-19 in the country’s legal environment and provides a summary of …

Alcogal partners contributed to the Chambers M&A 2022 Guide Read More »

We are delighted to share that our banking & finance practice has once again been ranked in Tier 1 by IFLR1000. Congratulations to our team of experts for their leadership and outstanding work.

It is not customary for a bidder in Panama to build a stake in the target prior to launching an offer. Material Shareholding Disclosure Threshold As a general rule, there are no material shareholding disclosure schedules. However, in the case of regulated entities, in general terms, material shareholding disclosure thresholds and filing obligations are triggered …

Principal Stakebuilding Strategies Read More »