About Us
Galindo, Arias & López is a full service law firm that, since 1968, has been providing legal counsel, services, and specialized representation to clients with local, national, and international interests. Our hallmark is a long-standing tradition of excellence and commitment to offer the most effective and efficient legal advice, personalized services, and representation to our clients and customers. We are proud to have become one of Panama's leading law firms, having continuously expanded and modernized to satisfy the demands and ever-changing needs of our clients. Over the years we have never wavered from our commitment to offer high-quality legal services rooted in ethical integrity and confidentiality in an attorney-client relationship based on mutual respect and trust.
With a staff of over 120 people, including 11 partners and more than 20 associated lawyers, Galindo, Arias & López has become one of the largest law firms in Panama, offering legal advice and representation in almost every practice area.
Achievements
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- Top ranked firm by Chambers Latin America 2010
- Recommended Law Firm by Latin Lawyer 2009
- Recommended financial and corporate firm in Panama by IFLR 2009
- Top ranked firm by Chambers Latin America 2009
- Chambers Latin America 2009 recognized Galindo, Arias y Lopez as one of the leading firms in the following practice areas: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate / M & A, Projects and Real Estate.
- Our firm achieved a top ranking in first Edition of Chamber Latin America (Dispute Resolution Practice). Partners Diego de la Guardia, Tomas Herrera D. and Dídimo Ríos were listed as leading individuals in this practice area.
- Seven Partners of the firm were listed as leading individuals in their practice areas by Chambers Latin America 2009.
- Galindo, Arias & Lopez was listed in the 2009 Edition of IFLR1000 among the recommended firms in the Republic of Panama.
- The firm was listed in Latin Lawyer 2008 as one of the recommended law firms in the Republic of Panama.
- One of the partners of the firm was listed in Who's Who Legal, The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers.
- One of the associates of the firm was recognized by the International Who's Who Historical Society for her exemplary achievement and distinguished contributions to the business community.
- Galindo, Arias & López was listed as a highly recommended firm in the International Directory PLC Which Lawyer.
- Two of our lawyers were listed in the Central American "40 Under 40 Survey" of Latin Lawyer, which highlighted the job of 40 young lawyers in the region.
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Representative Clients
Our clients include leading organizations which, though based in Panama, have a global reach in their operations. These include multinational corporations, national and international banks, insurance and reinsurance companies, aviation and airline companies, health care providers, industrial and commercial corporations, pharmaceutical laboratories, construction companies, electric power and telecommunication companies, and natural resource development projects, among others.
Listed below are some of our representative clients:
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BAC International Bank
Barclays Private Bank Ltd.
Banco Universal
Banco Industrial, S.A.
Banco de Guayaquil (Panamá) S.A.
Banco General S.A.
Credomatic de Panamá, S.A.
Bank of Nova Scotia (Panamá) International Finance Corporation (IFC) Mercantil Bank (Panama), S.A.
Westrust Bank (International ) Limited Caixa Galicia
Metrobank, S.A.
Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A. (NY Branch)
Citibank International PLC
Banco Lafise Panamá
Atlantic Security Bank
Banco de Finanzas (Internacional), S.A. |
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| Insurance |
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ASSA Compañía de Seguros, S.A.
Assicurazioni Generali, S.P.A.
ACE Seguros, S.A.
Grupo Mundial |
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| Energy |
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Petroterminal de Panamá, S.A.
Empresa de Distribución Eléctrica
Metro – Oeste
Inelectra Panamá, S.A.
Empresa de Distribución Eléctrica Chiriquí, S.A.
Panama Power Holdings, S.A.
Petroport, S.A.
Energía y Servicios de Panamá, S.A. (ESEPSA)
Térmica del Noreste, S.A. |
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Energía del Istmo / Desarrollos Hidroeléctricos
Petrobunker, S.A.
Térmica de Caribe, S.A.
Consorcio Hidroeléctrico Tabasará |
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| Food and Consumer Packaged Goods |
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Inmobiliaria Don Antonio, S.A.
Chiquita Brands International, Inc.
Chiriquí Land Company
Rey Holdings Corporation
Azucares y Alcoholes, S.A.
Industria de Aceites, .S.A |
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| Hotels and Casinos |
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Hoteles Decameron, S.D.R.L.
Merit Gaming Group Inc.
Hotel Casco Antiguo
Hotel NH
Hotel Properties of Panama (Marriott / Reinassance) |
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| Property and Real Estate |
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Tucan Real Estate Holding, Inc.
Inmobiliaria Tagarópulos, S.A.
Mercatel, S.A.
Arranz Acinas
Isla Hermosa Development Inc.
The Group, Inc. |
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Transportation and Telecommunications |
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Compañía Panameña de Aviación (Copa Airlines)
Claro Panamá, S.A.
Radio Movil Dipsa, S.A. de C.V.
Aero República, S.A.
Copa Holdings, S.A |
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| Technology |
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GBM de Panamá, S.A.
Hewlett – Packard Company
Gates and Partners |
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| Medical Services and Products |
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Clínica Hospital San Fernando, S.A.
Hospital Punta Pacífica
MED Centroamérica, S.A. |
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| Miscellaneous |
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Soldexsa, S.A.
Citizen Latinamerica Corp.
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Claro, S.A.
GFK Aktiengesellschaft
Sony BMG Music Entertainment
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI)
Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP
Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA)
Deloitte, Inc.
Motta Internacional, S.A.
Hyundai
Corporación La Prensa, S.A. |
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International Network
The firm is member of TAGLaw ®, a global alliance of high quality, independent law firms with more than 140 member firms based in nearly 100 countries, and it is also member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), an association of independent law firms located in over 100 major commercial centers around the world.
Due to this powerful network, Galindo, Arias & López is able to offers its clients a wide variety of legal services with international coverage.
In addition, through its lawyers, the firm also participates in the following professional associations:
Alianza Legal Latinoamericana (ALL)
Cámara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Panamá
Asociación Panameña de Ejecutivos de Empresa
American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AMCHAM)
Asociación Interamericana de la Propiedad Industrial (ASIPI)
International Trademark Association (INTA)
Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
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Asociación Panameña de Derecho de la Propiedad Industrial (APADEPI)
Cámara de Comercio Internacional (CCI)
International Bar Association (IBA)
International Fiscal Association (IFA) |
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Technological Competences
Galindo, Arias & López recognizes the critical need for and the importance of cutting-edge information and business productivity technology. We therefore use state-of-the-art technology that combines security, speed and functionality to leverage the knowledge and skills of our attorneys in ways that maximize the efficiency of their work and communication with clients.
Our Technology Department works in seamless cooperation with all practice areas and the administrative staff to ensure that our current technology infrastructure properly serves the efficient delivery of our legal services.
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