Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Philippines
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Contact number
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Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher has a dedicated projects group with deep experience advising on large transport and power mandates in the Philippines. The firm is a favoured legal counsel for an impressive portfolio of clients, including key local sponsors and public sector agencies, as well as private equity investors. It advises on a wide range of projects-related matters, including development, financing and construction. The team also assists with the acquisition of companies in the power and infrastructure industries, as well as joint ventures and related disputes. The team led out of Hong Kong earns market recognition, especially for the inclusion of Philippines-nationals that can advise its international and domestic clientele on Philippines-specific issues. SMC Mass Rail Transit 7 and PLDT are notable clients of the firm.
Work Highlights
- Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher advised Miescor Infrastructure Development on its acquisition of 2,180 telecommunications towers and related passive infrastructure from Globe Telecom, in a deal worth approximately USD472.2 million.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have been consistently good at identifying issues and they are able to deliver on deadlines."
"Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher have been consistently good at identifying issues and they are able to deliver on deadlines."
Notable Practitioners
Patricia Tan Openshaw is based in Hong Kong and handles a full range of project acquisitions, financings and development in relation to power and transportation projects involving Philippine entities.
"Patricia is very approachable and looks at things from our perspective, as if she is in-house counsel. She knows which issues really matter to us."