AIJA Joint Corporate/M&A and Litigation Winter Seminar 2026
Our associate, Raysa De Gracia, was recently a speaker at the AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers Joint Corporate/M&A and Litigation Winter Seminar 2026, held in Courmayeur, Italy, from January 14th to 16th. Raysa was part of the panel titled “Facing Distress: Mitigating Risks in Challenging Times,” where she contributed to an international discussion […]
New Minimum Wage Rates in Panama
On January 6, 2026, Executive Decree No. 13 of December 31, 2025, issued by the Ministry of Labor and Workforce Development, was published in the Official Gazette. The Decree establishes the new minimum wage rates in Panama, which will enter into force on January 16, 2026. The adjustment to the hourly minimum wage varies depending […]
Galindo, Arias & López appoints Anna Cristina Valdés as new Partner
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Anna Cristina Valdés as a new partner at Galindo, Arias & López. Anna Cristina has been part of our firm since 2009, beginning her professional private practice in 2013. Since then, she has distinguished herself in the field of domestic and international tax law, specializing in advising […]
Lexology Index: Transport 2026 – Aviation Finance and Aviation Regulatory
We are pleased to share our partner Cristina Lewis‘ recognition as one of the world’s leading practitioners in regulatory and finance matters across the aviation sector by the Lexology Index: Transport 2026 ranking. We thank our clients for their continued trust and congratulate Cristina on this well-deserved recognition.
GALA present at AIJA Half-Year December Conference
Hamburg, a historic hub for international commerce, was the setting for AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers Half-Year December Conference. The event brought together legal professionals from over 90 jurisdictions to examine the changing dynamics of global trade, mobility, and the integration of technology in modern business. Our partner, Beatriz Cabal, attended in her […]
GALA contributes Panama chapter to the IBA’s global analysis of healthcare financing and reimbursement
The financing and reimbursement of healthcare services has become an increasingly significant topic worldwide, as health systems work to expand access, strengthen sustainability and respond to growing regulatory requirements. Against this backdrop, the IBA Healthcare & Life Sciences Law Committee released a comparative guide examining how different countries structure their financing and reimbursement frameworks. In […]
Recognized in IFLR1000 2025 Panama
IFLR1000 has released its 2025 rankings, once again distinguishing Galindo, Arias & López for its performance in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Project Development, and Project Finance. We are pleased to congratulate our lawyers ranked as Highly Regarded: Ramon Arias, Diego Herrera, Diego de la Guardia, Jose Sosa, and Cristina Lewis, who […]
Chambers Latin America Awards 2026 – Panama Law Firm of the Year
We are pleased to share that Galindo, Arias & López has once again been shortlisted for Panama Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Latin America Awards 2026. These consecutive nominations speak to the consistency of our work and the position the firm has built in both the Panamanian and regional markets. Chambers Latin […]
37th Annual Conference of the International Aerospace Women’s Association (IAWA)
Sao Paulo, Brazil, from October 28-30, was the stage for the 37th Annual Conference of the (International Aerospace Womens Association (IAWA), where our partner and lead of our Aviation practice, Cristina Lewis, had the pleasure to once again share with colleagues and leading professionals from the aviation and aerospace industry, as well as the brilliant […]
GALA acted as counsel to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in a credit facility granted to Polaris Renewable Energy Inc, backed by Panamanian securities.
Galindo, Arias & López acted as Panamanian counsel to Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce (CIBC) in connection with the granting of a real estate mortgage and movable assets security by subsidiaries of Polaris Renewable Energy Inc., as collateral for a credit facility granted in Canada. The transaction also involved other Panamanian securities granted in favor […]
