SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a top-tier firm in the Philippines. As the largest law firm in the country, it offers a broad range of legal services across most practice areas. The firm is known for its ability to handle novel and landmark transactions for both foreign and local businesses and institutions. Its key partners include Philbert Varona and Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta.
Client feedback
“Prompt communication with the client and keeps us involved in the development of the case.” – Aviation and shipping
“Up to date with the legal knowledge relevant to our case and provides timely information and feedback.” – Dispute resolution
“Efficient, clear and pragmatic.” – Labour and employment
Spencer Albos
“Provides good advice and is always on time.”
Diana Bataller
“Pays attention to detail and is meticulous in her work.”
Easter Princess Castro-Ty
“Personable and efficient.”
Imelda Manguiat
“Proactive, a great listener, very approachable.”
Ma. Patricia Paz-Jacoba
“Her advice is grounded in fact and is very comprehensive.”
Hailin Quintos-Ruiz
“Understands our needs as a client.”
Russel Rodriguez
“Russel is responsive and easy to reach out to.”
Work highlights
Advised a US company and defended its three domestic companies from wrongful enforcement of a monetary judgment against them.
Key clients
Biofarma, Bose Corporation, Dyson Technology, Merck, Pfizer, Samsung Electronics, The Clorox Company.
Work highlights
Defended the Manila Electric Company against a claim made by the Philippine Government’s Office of the Solicitor General concerning the invalidation of a settlement agreement.
Key clients
Barrick Gold Corporation, OceanaGold, Placer Dome.
Work highlights
Advised Frontier Tower Associates Philippines on the acquisition of towers involving Smart Communications and Digitel Mobile Philippines as sellers.
Advised Aboitiz InfraCapital on its joint venture with EdgeConneX in relation to the development and operation of hyperscale data centres.
Represented Citibank on the divestiture of its Philippines consumer business to UnionBank of the Philippines.
Work highlights
Advised ING Bank and Philippine Commercial Capital on the establishment of a $366 million bond programme from the Bank of Commerce.
Advised the joint issue managers, joint lead underwriters, and joint bookrunners on the IPO of Bank of Commerce.
Work highlights
Advised BPI Capital Corporation and Bank of the Philippines Islands on a $493 million term loan facility to ISOC Edotco Towers.
Key clients
Frontier Tower Associates Philippines, Pinnacle Towers Holdings, San Miguel Corporation.
Work highlights
Advised a foreign export credit agency on the enforcement of various claims in the Philippines.
