Alemán, Cordero, Galindo & Lee was established in 1985 and is one of Panama’s leading law firms in the banking, finance, and corporate M&A areas as well as in the representation of large corporations doing business in the country. The offshore practice is supported by offices in the British Virgin Islands, Belize, the Bahamas, Uruguay, and also by a strong network of correspondents throughout Europe, Asia, the US and Latin America. In its local practice, the banking department is one of the firm’s main areas of strength. It provides services to most of the large banks established in the country and also represents several foreign banks that have recently applied for a banking license and have started operations in Panama. The firm also provides legal advice to a large number of companies from various industries, ranging from the largest telecommunication company in the country to companies engaged in port activities, software development, transportation (airlines, railroad and shipping), electric distribution, construction, manufacturing, petroleum distribution, pharmaceutical distribution, retail sales, among others. Alcogal is also very experienced in dealing with international clients. It has handled many complex and cross-border financial transactions as well as large scale M&A transactions and public tenders. It is a full service law firm with a dedicated team of attorneys focused on providing timely and efficient advice across all industries. The firm has been recognized as ‘Panama Law Firm of the Year’ in 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 by Chambers and Partners.