Galindo, Arias & López wins “Deal of the Year – M&A, Consumer Goods” at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025
We are excited to announce that Galindo, Arias & López has been recognized with the Deal of the Year – M&A, Consumer Goods award at the IFLR Americas Awards 2025, for its role in Grupo Calleja’s majority acquisition of Almacenes Éxito. This transaction, valued at approximately USD $550 million, involved the acquisition of 86.84% of […]
Raúl Morales New Partner
We are pleased to announce Raúl Morales’ incorporation as a new partner at Galindo, Arias & López. Since joining our firm in 2012, Raúl Alberto has focused his practice on Corporate Law, with a particular emphasis on estate planning for private clients. Additionally, he leads the firm’s Intellectual Property practice. Raúl Alberto is an active […]
Galindo, Arias & López recognized by IFLR 1000 Latin America Rankings 2024
We are proud to share that Galindo, Arias & López has been once again recognized by IFLR1000 in the areas of Project Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, and Capital Markets. Congratulations to our experts, Ramón Ricardo Arias, Diego De La Guardia, Diego Herrera, Cristina Lewis, who has also been honored as a Women […]
The Legal 500 Latin America distinguishes Galindo, Arias & López Partners with inclusion in their 2025 Hall of Fame
We are pleased to announce that our partners, Diego De la Guardia and Diego Herrera, have been honoured with their inclusion in The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame”. This prestigious recognition places them among an elite group of legal professionals who have demonstrated sustained excellence in their respective fields. The Legal 500 “Hall of Fame” […]
Galindo, Arias & López recognized as a Top Tier Firm in The Legal 500 Latin America 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Galindo, Arias & López has been ranked as a top firm in the 2025 edition of The Legal 500 Latin America. Our firm has achieved outstanding recognition in the areas of Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Projects & Energy, Real Estate, Tax Law, and Aviation. We are […]
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Team building – 55th anniversary
As part of our marking the 55th anniversary of Galindo, Arias & López, we changed venues on Saturday, July 27th, to share as team GALA and strengthen the values that characterize who we are. We shared significant moments that strengthened our ties and reminded us of the importance of our commitment to integrity, loyalty, respect, […]
Galindo, Arias & López recognized in Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide 2024
Galindo, Arias & López is pleased to announce that its Private Wealth Law practice has been ranked Band 1 in the 2024 edition of Chambers High Net Worth. This prestigious guide recognizes leading lawyers and law firms that understand the complex needs of High Net Worth individuals and offers specialized advice on international private wealth matters. Our […]
The Supreme Court of Justice recognizes that it is not necessary to be a licensed attorney in Panama to represent parties in an arbitration
In the ruling of May 7, 2024, the Fourth Chamber of General Business of the Supreme Court of Justice dismissed a petition for the annulment of an arbitration award. The core argument of the petition was that one party was represented by foreign lawyers who were not admitted to practice law in Panama. The justices […]
