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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Galindo, Arias & Lopez was part of the legal team that advised Heineken N.V. in the acquisition of FIFCO in Central America
Galindo, Arias & Lopez was part of the legal team that advised Heineken N.V. on the acquisition of FIFCO in Central America. Galindo, Arias & López advised Heineken N.V. on one of the most significant transactions in the beverage sector in Central America: the acquisition of the beverage, food, and retail portfolio of Florida Ice […]
GALA present at the AIJA Conference “Transport, Logistics, Energy and Environmental Solutions for a Sustainable Economy”
Galindo, Arias & López is proud to have sponsored the AIJA – International Association of Young Lawyers “Transport, Logistics, Energy and Environmental Solutions for a Sustainable Economy” seminar , held in Panama from 25 to 27 September 2025, which brought together specialists in transport law, logistics, energy, and environmental matters to discuss important topics, highlight […]
VI Congress of the Youth Arbitration Network
In recent days, in Bogotá, Colombia, the VI Congress of the Youth Arbitration Network was held, organized by the CCB Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce. Our partner and co-leader of the Litigation and Arbitration Department, Selva del Carmen Quintero Marrone, participated as a speaker in the panel “Dialogue among experts. […]
The Panama Supreme Court of Justice has suspended judicial terms in the civil jurisdiction from October 1 to 10
The Supreme Court of Justice has announced the suspension of judicial terms in the civil jurisdiction from October 1 to 10, as part of the entry into force of the new Civil Procedure Code. Thus marking a new stage for civil justice in Panama. History is built in real time. And here at Galindo, Arias […]
Latinex Investors Forum 2025
The Latinex Investors Forum 2025, held in Panama City on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of the Latin American Stock Exchange, brought together issuers, investors, and financial authorities to examine capital market trends and Panama’s role as a regional financial hub. Our partner, Cristina Lewis, along with attorneys Carla Lopez V. and Daniel E. […]
Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration
We are proud to share that our Partner, Selva del Carmen Quintero Marrone, associates Jeimy Lasso, Tatiana González, Sofia Gotlieb, and our junior attorney María Félix Sánchez successfully completed the Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration, organized by the Inter-American Commercial Arbitration Commission (CIAC) and the CIAC Women’s Group. This achievement strengthens our team’s ability to […]
