Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)

A member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia, Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is a full-service law firm of over 40 lawyers focusing on corporate and commercial transactions, construction, dispute resolution, labour and employment and tax. The firm’s Labour and employment ranking jumps to ‘Highly recommended’ tier this year. Jaime Renato Gatmaytan, Ben Dominic Yap and Anthony Mark Gutierrez are key contacts.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Assisted United Overseas Bank in extending a loan facility valued at $180 million to a Singapore property company.

Key clients

DBS Bank, Standard Chartered Bank

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Acted for Microchip Technology to obtain Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) approval for its acquisition of Microsemi.

Key clients

Ayala Land

Construction

Work highlights

Assisting Leighton with downstream contracts for the NLEX exit ramp project including major works subcontract, minor works subcontract, labour supply agreement and ensuring compliance with the Philippine law. 

Key clients

Challenergy, North Luzon Airport Consortium

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Assisting Ayala Corporation in its merger with Cebu Holdings and Cebu Property Ventures and Development Corporation.

Key clients

Mizuho Bank, MUFG Bank, United Overseas Bank

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Pagbilao Energy in a dispute concerning the refusal of the Municipality of Pagbilao in issuing a business permit to the client.

Key clients

Mactan Enerzone, Metro Rail Transit Corporation, SN Aboitiz Power-Magat

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Assisting William Grant & Sons in reviewing employment contract templates to ensure compliance with Philippine labour and tax laws.

Key clients

Hyder Consulting Middle East, TeaM Energy

Tax

Work highlights

Represented Sanofi Pasteur in proceedings before the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in connection to a reduction of tax assessment including VAT, withholding tax and documentary stamp tax.

Key clients

Orbium, Reliv Philippines

Client feedback

“The associates and partners have much specialised skillsets which the company needs. Their advice is not just theoretical but practical.” – Energy

“C&G Law is very professional and provides a top-tier legal service to its clients. The lawyers, even the partners, ensure that they are accessible to the clients at all times. It would be good to increase its current roster of associates to ensure its top level of professionalism and service. ” – Mining

Anthony Mark Gutierrez

“Mark gives very good legal and practical advice to novel questions of law. I would recommend him to others in the industry.”

Jesus Paolo Protacio

“Protacio provides an in-depth analysis of laws and regulations, and how they can be effectively used to advance the company's position. He is also very reliable and can be contacted to discuss as developments come.”