Securities and Capital Markets

Paralelaw is one of Panama’s most active firms in the capital markets arena, providing end-to-end support for both public and private securities offerings. The firm has played a prominent role in the majority of Panama’s Public Offerings of Securities (OPAS) and frequently advises on transactions with cross-border components from initial planning through final execution. This breadth of experience means Paralelaw can guide issuers through every stage of the financing process, ensuring expert support from start to finish.

Paralelaw’s capital markets expertise spans a wide array of financing structures. The team has advised on initial public offerings (IPOs), debt and equity issuances, asset securitizations, high-yield bond offerings, real estate investment trusts (REITs), mutual funds, and Rule 144A placements. The firm has represented all key participants in such transactions – issuers, structurers, underwriters, placement agents, and investors – giving it a comprehensive perspective in both domestic and cross-border offerings.

Paralelaw provides extensive guidance on licensing, structuring, and regulatory compliance in the securities sector. The firm assists clients such as brokerage firms and fund managers in obtaining necessary licenses from Panama’s Superintendency of the Securities Market (SMV). It also advises on structuring and registering investment vehicles and offerings — including investment funds, IPOs, and debt or equity issuances — to ensure each transaction meets all applicable regulations. Additionally, the team supports clients through administrative procedures and ongoing disclosure obligations, ensuring full compliance with capital markets requirements.

Paralelaw delivers tailored, timely legal solutions for capital markets transactions, both local and cross-border. Drawing on deep knowledge of Panama’s financial markets and extensive international experience, the firm adeptly navigates complex deals and aligns them with diverse regulatory frameworks (from local securities laws to Rule 144A placements). This strategic yet pragmatic guidance enables clients to confidently access new markets and compete effectively in a dynamic global capital markets environment.