Alejandro is a Partner at the firm, currently co-leading the Commercial Department.
It is dedicated to assisting clients with their day-to-day business needs. In addition, it provides crucial support in complex transactions, including acquisitions and the purchase or sale of key players in the market.
His extensive experience in tax law consulting, covering the analysis of tax regulations, special tax regimes, and international tax law.
In addition, Alejandro offers constant support in financing projects. He works with both borrowing entities and debtors, and assists in the structuring of collateral packages.
Likewise, it provides comprehensive advice on corporate matters among shareholders, which includes the drafting, structuring, and negotiation of shareholder agreements, as well as the design of corporate instruments.
- Co-author of “Absence of a Market for Corporate Control of Panamanian Public Corporations and Protection of Minority Shareholders” published in the Yearbook of International Business Law Comparative, Center for International Legal Studies, 2008
- Senior Researcher and Author's Assistant for the Panama Chapter of Investment Disputes in the Americas: A Practical Guide, Brill Academic Publishers, 2009
- Contributor and researcher for the Doing Business guides, World Bank, 2006 – 2014
- He advised lenders regarding the creation of the collateral package (including security over concessions, land, and operating assets) for a $67 million public bond offering by a local gold mine concessionaire.
- He advised Aeroman (a Salvadoran aircraft maintenance and repair company) regarding a US$120MM secured financing by Citibank, which was later assigned to Banco Davivienda, Banco Agrícola, and Banistmo.
- I represented Grand Bay International, S.A. (also known as Grand Bay Paper & Care Products) in connection with the purchase of all the shares of Papelera Istmeña, S.A., a local manufacturer and distributor of tissue products, for an undisclosed amount.
- He advised Organización Terpel, S.A. on the acquisition of all shares of Petrolera Nacional, S.A., one of the largest gasoline distributors and retailers in Panama, for an undisclosed amount.
- He has acted as local counsel for international companies such as Abbott, AbbVie, Baxter, Baxalta, and Hewlett Packard (HP) in carrying out cross-border spin-offs of their global and regional operations.
- He represented MetLife in the sale of American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) to New Orleans-based Pan-American Life Insurance Group (PALIG).
- He represented Grupo Arrocha and Grupo Diunsa in the undisclosed acquisition of Félix B. Maduro, one of Panama's largest department stores.
- He has acted as lead counsel on several acquisitions, on behalf of US and European investment funds, of reforestation projects in Panama.
- He acted as local counsel for McDonald's Corporation in the sale and master franchise to Arcos Dorados of substantially all of McDonald's franchise in Latin America.
- He advised Vopak on the acquisition of a 50% stake in Payardi Terminal Company, S. de R.L., a joint venture between Vopak and Chevron that operates Panama's largest petroleum free zone.
Education
- Bachelor of Law and Political Science, Universidad Católica Santa María la Antigua, 2004, Panama, Republic of Panama, Magna Cum Laude
- Seminar, International Commercial Transactions with Latin America, Columbia University School of Law, 2004, New York, New York
- Master of Laws (LLM) in Corporate Law, New York University School of Law, 2005, New York, New York
Admissions
- Panama, 2004
Acknowledgments
2026
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Latin Lawyer 250 (2026 Edition)
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Distinction: Highly Recommended in the areas of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions.
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The Legal 500 Latin America (2026 Edition)
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Recognition: Recognized as a key lawyer in Corporate and M&A practice.
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2025
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Chambers Latin America (2025)
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Ranking: Band 2 in Corporate / M&A practice.
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Testimonial: «Alejandro Alemán’s calm personality conveys tranquility. He knows how to convey ideas and helps us understand the situation of the cases, while also bringing a business perspective.
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LACCA Approved (2025)
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Special Distinction: Appointed «Thought Leader» (Thought Leader) in Corporate Law and M&A.
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2024
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Chambers Latin America (2024)
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Ranking: Band 2 in Corporate / M&A practice.
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Testimonial: «I would not carry out any commercial transaction without the control and advice of Alejandro Alemán.».
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Latin Lawyer 250 (2024 Edition)
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Award: Highly Recommended in Corporate and M&A..
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2023
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The Legal 500 (2023 Edition)
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Ranking: ‘Leading Individual’ in Corporate / M&A.
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Testimonial: “Alejandro Alemán is a great expert on business matters in general. He provides practical business advice and maintains a balanced perspective, even when the other party is trying to escalate an issue.”.
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Professional Associations
- National Bar Association.
- Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Panama, 2018 to 2019
Language
- Spanish and English