Founded in 1985 and commonly known as Alcogal, Alemán Cordero Galindo & Lee has swiftly risen to prominence as one of Panama’s leading full-service law firms. Based in Panama City, Alcogal is renowned for delivering timely, efficient, and top-tier legal counsel. The firm prides itself on its highly collaborative approach, catering to both domestic and international clients with exceptional service.
Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee advised on high-impact transactions in Panama during 2024. The firm acted as Panamanian counsel to Macquarie Bank on a credit facility for Canacol Energy, structuring and perfecting complex security interests under Panamanian law in a cross-border context. It also represented Banco Nacional de Panamá in a loan guaranteed by MIGA, supporting SME financing and requiring innovative structuring under Panamanian and international frameworks.
Additionally, the firm advised Intervial Chile on securing Panama’s first Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the rehabilitation of the Eastern Pan-American Highway, a project that sets legal precedents for future PPPs. These transactions underscore the firm’s expertise in finance, infrastructure, and regulatory innovation.
AES Colon Holding, Aropecuaria, Bancolombia, Banco Nacional de Panama, Global Bank Corporation, Grupo Celsia, Macquarie Bank, Intervial Chile and Renewable Energy Systems.
“They are always available at any time and respond rapidly to our needs. We always find answers to our questions based on a profound knowledge of laws and regulations in Panama” (Financial services regulatory)
