Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 2
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Provided by Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
C&G Law’s dispute resolution practice comprises a strong and extensive litigation practice and a solid arbitration practice.
The firm’s litigation practice includes representing and acting for its clients before courts and quasi-judicial bodies of all jurisdictions, levels, and venues, as well as before administrative and legislative bodies in the Philippines. The firm’s litigation experience covers a diverse range of subjects, such as contractual disputes, product liability, torts, medical malpractice, intra-corporate controversies, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, natural resources and environmental law, public utilities, taxes and other governmental impositions, corporate rehabilitation, and banking and securities law.
The firm’s arbitration practice is similarly formidable and includes experience in both domestic and international arbitration, including arbitrations governed by foreign laws. The firm’s arbitration experience also includes ad hoc arbitrations and those conducted under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC), and the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC).
As a result of all these, C&G Law has built a name for itself in the dispute resolution field, especially in those involving complex and high-value commercial disputes.
Chambers Review
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) has a robust team of lawyers in the Philippines able to advise on the full life cycle of a dispute. The firm is particularly active in international arbitration and is known for representing leading conglomerates. The team is further equipped to handle the full range of litigation matters, including contractual, taxation and environmental disputes before local courts and the Supreme Court.
Work Highlights
- Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio represented Metro Rail Transit in several matters against local governments to determine the taxability of the EDSA Light Rail Transit System.
Strengths
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"They are agilein providing legal advice anchored in business requirements and constraints as provided by the client."
"They take an international viewpoint, with a strong commercial overlay to how they pursue outcomes."
"They are agilein providing legal advice anchored in business requirements and constraints as provided by the client."
"They take an international viewpoint, with a strong commercial overlay to how they pursue outcomes."
Notable Practitioners
Jesus Paolo Protacio is active in a range of civil and commercial disputes, including tax, construction disputes, product liability and medical malpractice. He also has expertise in cases related to the energy and infrastructure sectors.
"Jesus Paolo Protacio is an eloquent, easy-to-understand and thorough lawyer who does not skip over the details. He enjoys details, so it is good to have him on your team."
Ben Dominic Yap is the founding and managing partner of his firm. He is active on international and commercial arbitration and Philippine litigation mandates, and has built a strong reputation for representing power and energy clients, including at the Supreme Court level.
Vladi Miguel Lazaro has shown strong capabilities in disputes related to tax and has a wealth of experience in claiming damages, including for tortious interference.
Ranked Lawyers at
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
Philippines
Members
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Head of Department
Jess Raymund M Lopez
Head of Department
Sophia P Inoturan
Vladi Miguel S Lazaro
Clients
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Aboitiz group
Ayala group
Cal Energy group
East Asia Utilities Corp.
Filinvest group
First Gen group
Holcim group
Lopez group
Metro Rail Transit Corporation
Robinsons Land Corporation
SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
STEAG State Power, Inc.
Standard Chartered Bank
TeaM Energy Corporation
Industries
Provided by Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
Banks
Construction Materials
Consumer Products Manufacturing
Energy
Food & Drink Producers
Mining & Metals
Private Clients & Individuals
Real Estate
Transport
Utilities