Galindo, Arias & López's ‘truly outstanding' team is continually sought out by major Latin American multinationals to advise on high-end domestic and cross-border M&A. In addition to its traditional strengths in the highly regulated energy and telecoms sectors, the team has recently handled significant deals in the real estate, food and beverages and healthcare spheres, and leverages the firm’s full-service model to assist with related tax, labour and regulatory issues. Diego Herrera, whose broad practice encompasses M&A and corporate finance, leads the team alongside Ramón Ricardo Arias, a go-to name for corporate, commercial and tax matters. The deep bench also includes Jose Luis Sosa, who has a strong reputation for handling both local and multi-jurisdictional M&A, Beatriz Cabal, whose recent experience covers advising on complex, cross-border corporate restructurings, associates Andrés Sanjur, an expert in advising regulated entities, and Raúl Morales, and of counsel Daniel Sessa. Since publication, Sanjur has left the firm - effective as of April 2025.
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- 'In addition to staying up to date with developments, they provide clients with comprehensive solutions.'
- 'The team stands out for the clarity of its advice, its client service and the direct involvement of the partners.'
- 'The Gala team is truly outstanding. Not only do they have tremendous technical and professional qualities, but their commitment goes beyond any normal standard. In our experience, it's not just about quality (which is a given at a certain level of firm). What differentiates Gala is its team's human quality and its powerful commitment to the work entrusted to it, demonstrating great speed, without losing the quality of the work.'
- 'I think Gala stands out above its peers for the personal qualities of the team. Not only do they demonstrate outstanding skills and competencies, but both in their work for us and for our clients they demonstrate a first-class commitment. We want to use this space to especially highlight Beatriz Cabal. Her constant demonstrations of quality position her as one of the best lawyers we have worked with.'
- 'What is different about Gala is the attention to detail and speed of their responses, regardless of the day on which the request is made.'
- 'The team stands out for its regulatory and fiscal knowledge, and focus on practicalities.'
Clients clés
- Millicom International Cellular
- Copa Airlines
- Panafoto
- Cable Onda
- Franquicias Panameñas
- America Movil
- Mercantil Colpatria
- William Grant and Sons
- Fexpro
Points forts
- Acted as Panamanian counsel to Investindustrial – Della Toffola in connection with the acquisition of Omega Packaging, a group with a presence in Panama, Colombia and the Caribbean.
- Advised Grupo Lala with the sale of its operations in Nicaragua to Nicaragua Dairy Ventures, a subsidiary of a Central American group.
- Acted as Panamanian counsel to Fexpro and its shareholders in connection with the sale of a 100% equity stake to global digital sports platform Fanatics.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Ramón Ricardo Arias
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Meilleurs collaborateurs
Jeunes avocats collaborateurs ou counsels qui se distinguent régulièrement par leur présence dans des dossiers importants du marché, et qui sont identifiés par le marché comme de jeunes talents à suivre.
Andrés Sanjur
Responsable de la pratique
Diego Herrera; Ramón Ricardo Arias