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
- Seven partners of the firm were listed as leading individuals in their practice areas by Chambers Global 2008.
- Chambers Global recognized Galindo, Arias & López as one of the leading firms in Panama.
- The firm was listed in Latin Lawyer 2007 as one of the recommended law firms in the Republic of Panama. "A proactive firm with a strong growth."
- 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 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 jobs of 40 young lawyers in the region.
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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ABN-AMRO Trust (Jersey), Ltd.
Asociación Bancaria de Panamá
Atlantic Security Bank
BAC International Bank, Inc.
Banco del Centro, S.A.
Banco de Guayaquil S.A.
Banco General, S.A.
Banco Industrial, S.A.
Banco Lafise Panamá S.A.
Banco Popular
Banco Santander Central Hispano, S.A.
Banco Universal S.A.
Bayerische Hypo-und Vereinsbank AG
Credomatic de Panamá, S.A.
Grupo Financiero Inbursa
Grupo Mundial Tenedora, S.A.
International Finance Corporation (IFC)
Metrobank, S.A.
Overseas Private Investment
Corporation (OPIC)
Scotiabank
The Bank of New York
UBS Financial Services Inc.
Westrust Bank (International) Limited |
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| Insurance |
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ASSA Compañía de Seguros, S.A.
Assicurazioni Generali
Uniseguros, S.A.
ACE INA International Holding Ltd. |
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| Energy |
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Bravo Energy, LLC
Conduit Capital, LLC.
Empresa de Distribución Eléctrica Chiriquí (EDECHI) S.A.
Empresa de Distribución Eléctrica Metro-Oeste S.A.
Energía y Servicios de Panamá, S. A. (ESEPSA)
Empresa General de Petróleos
(Petróleos Delta)
Panama Power Holdings, Inc.
Paso Ancho Hydro Power Corp.
Petroports, S.A. - Petrobunker, S.A.
Petroterminal de Panamá, S.A.
Térmica del Caribe, S.A.
Térmica del Noreste, S.A. |
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| Food and Consumer Packaged Goods |
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Asociación Nacional de Molinos de Trigo
Azucarera Nacional, S.A.
Central Azucarero La Victoria, S.A.
Chiquita Brands Internacional
Chiriquí Land Company
Coca Cola FEMSA, S.A. de C.V.
Compañía Azucarera La Estrella, S.A.
Industrias Panamá Boston, S.A.
Procter & Gamble
Rey Holdings Corporation |
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| Hotels and Casinos |
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Hoteles Decameron, S.A.
Hotel Properties of Panama, Inc.
(Marriott & Renaissance)
Hoteles Decapolis, .S.A
Thunderbird Resort, Inc.
Veneto Hotel & Casino, S.A |
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| Property and Real Estate |
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Anglo-Saxon Israel
Btesh & Virzi
Compañía Inmobiliaria San Felipe, S.A.
Inmobiliaria Balboa Bonita, S.A. (Panorama Bay)
Taboga & El Morro Development
Tucan Real Estate Holding, Corp. |
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Transportation and Telecommunications |
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América Móvil, S.A. de C.V.
Copa Airlines
Intelfon, S.A. de C.V.
Mobilphone de Panamá, S.A.
Panalpina, S.A.
Televisora Nacional, S.A.
Unión Fenosa
Redes de Telecomunicación de Panamá, S.A. (UFINET PANAMA) |
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| Technology |
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Gates and Partners
GBM de Panamá, S.A.
Hewlett Packard
Motorola, Inc.
Quórum Computers |
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| Medical Services and Products |
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Clínica Hospital San Fernando
Kendall, S.A.
Edward Lifesciences
Tyco Healthcare Group LP |
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| Miscellaneous |
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Motta Internacional, S.A.
Trailmovil, S.A.
Ingenieros Civiles Asociados (ICA)
Smithsonian Tropical Research
Institute
SABMiller PLC
Manzanillo International Terminal
Panama Air Cargo Terminal
Fundación Amador (F. Gehry
Museum)
SECOR International Inc.
MNV - Cogefar Panama, S.A.
Citizen of Latin America
William Grant & Sons
Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw LLP
Shearman & Sterling LLP
Med Centroamérica
Direct Vision, S.A.
Corporación La Prensa |
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Professional Associations
TAGLaw Association
Lawyers Alliance Worldwide (LAW)
Alianza Legal Latinoamericana (ALL)
Cámara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Panamá
American Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AMCHAM)
Asoc. Interamericana de la Prop. Industrial (ASIPI)
International Trademark Association (INTA) |
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Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Asoc. Panameña de Derecho de la Prop. 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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