Employment - Philippines
What the team is known for
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio's well-regarded team of lawyers in Manila regularly advises on employee misconduct, employee termination and contractual matters more generally. The practice is well versed in advising on the employment implications of M&A transactions, as well as collective bargaining agreements. The team also handles employment matters for multinational corporates setting up business operations in the Philippines. It counts among its clients multinationals in a range of sectors including technology, aviation, energy, shipping and finance.
Work highlights
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio advised a financial services firm in a USD3 million case relating to 25 ongoing labour disputes filed by employees.
Notable practitioners
Cesar Santamaria is well versed in advising multinational corporations on a range of employment law issues in the Philippines, from advisory matters and collective bargaining negotiations to illegal dismissal complaints. "He is a committed and proactive lawyer, providing clear and detailed explanations." "Cesar is a really hands-on partner. He assimilated information quickly and is very commercial, meticulous and detail-oriented."
