Corporate/M&A - Philippines
What the team is known for
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio provides extensive advice on foreign investments, share and asset acquisitions, as well as regulatory and compliance issues and divestments in the Philippines. The firm is also experienced in assisting clients with the establishment of local businesses. It frequently advises on a range of corporate matters in the energy, telecoms and technology industries. Clients benefit from its wide regional coverage and its experience handling cross-border matters. The team is additionally proficient in the real estate sector, often handling tax matters, as well as M&A and leasing mandates.
Strengths
"Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio are easy to talk to. They are responsive and well researched."
Notable practitioners
Norma Margarita Patacsil is known to be active on corporate work, while also being recognised for expertise in competition matters. She is also experienced in advising clients on real estate matters, including land acquisitions and divestments of properties. "She's really brilliant. She knows how business works and gives us advice on how to speed things up. She's very responsive."
Jaime Renato Gatmaytan is experienced in equity investments and transactions. He often advises on matters in the projects and energy sectors, as well as manufacturing.