“Cristina Lewis is very close to our organisation and is an invaluable adviser because of her knowledge of our company and industry, her commercial awareness, and overall engagement and service.”
Chambers & Partners Global 2024
Cristina Lewis has been a member of the GALA team since 1997, focusing her practice in the areas of Corporate and Administrative law, particularly in the aviation, energy and capital markets industries. She is regularly involved in complex mergers and acquisitions, project financing, regulatory compliance and issuance of commercial securities.
In recent years, she has excelled in the area of aviation law, advising airlines, financial institutions, repair stations and ground handling companies in connection with the purchase, leasing and financing of aircraft and equipment, and the establishment of their operations in Panama, which is why she has been distinguished by Expert Guides and Who’s Who Legal Transport magazines as one of the leading lawyers in the industry.
In energy and infrastructure matters, Cristina advises the main developers of renewable energy projects.
Cristina Lewis leads the firm’s Aviation and Regulatory practice groups. She conducts numerous due diligence investigations and drafts and negotiates transaction documents related to the acquisition of renewable energy projects for sellers and buyers.
Publications:
“Reforms to the Panamanian Constitution and how they reflect on the country’s political reality”.
“The Central American common market”.
“The Panamanian economy and its adherence to the GATT and the WTO”.
“The influence of British and American marine insurance law in Panama”.
“Efforts to combat money laundering in Panama”.
“Breaking the corporate veil: a comparative study between Delaware and Panama laws”.
“Incentives for investment in the Panamanian tourism sector”.
“New e-commerce legislation”.
“The US Electronic Government Act”.
