Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee

Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee (Alcogal) was established in 1985 and is one of Panama’s leading law firms. Alcogal is a full-service firm with a dedicated team of lawyers focused on providing timely and efficient advice across all industries.

Alcogal is particularly strong in banking, finance, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution, as well as in representing large corporations operating in Panama. In its local practice, banking is one of the firm’s main areas of strength.

They serve most of the major banks established in the country and represent several foreign banks that have recently applied for banking licences. They also represent several foreign banks in connection with their credit facilities to local or foreign entities. The firm also provides legal advice to a large number of companies across various industries, ranging from the country’s largest telecommunications company to businesses engaged in port activities, software development, transportation (airlines, railways and shipping), electricity distribution, construction, manufacturing, petroleum distribution, pharmaceutical distribution and retail, among others.

Alcogal also has extensive experience working with international clients. It has handled many complex cross-border financial transactions, as well as large-scale mergers and acquisitions and public tenders.

Its international practice is supported by offices in the British Virgin Islands, Belize, the Bahamas and Uruguay, as well as a strong network of correspondent firms in Europe, Asia, the United States and Latin America.