Corporate & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
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Latham & Watkins is a top-flight law firm renowned for advising major Philippine and international conglomerates and financiers on corporate and financial mandates. Its core areas of expertise include debt and equity capital market and financing transactions, as well as foreign direct investment and M&A matters. The firm serves an impressive roster of clients in the energy, real estate, infrastructure and TMT industries. Its Hong Kong and Singapore teams are especially involved in the firm's Philippines work.
Work Highlights
- Latham & Watkins advised Vista Land & Lifescapes and its subsidiary VLL International on setting up a USD2 billion medium-term note programme.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Working with Latham & Watkins makes complex transactions more manageable. They are very helpful and insightful."
"They are very client-centred, understanding the needs of their clients deeply. They integrated themselves into our business, making it a point to know it as much as they could."
"Working with Latham & Watkins makes complex transactions more manageable. They are very helpful and insightful."
"They are very client-centred, understanding the needs of their clients deeply. They integrated themselves into our business, making it a point to know it as much as they could."
Notable Practitioners
Benjamin Carale in Hong Kong is respected for his expertise in capital markets deals within the Philippines. He additionally advises high-profile corporates on M&A.
"Benjamin Carale ensures that all of our deals run smoothly and are successful."
"Benjamin Caralehas demonstrated exceptional expertise and dedication. He is not just transactional but also highly relational, making an effort to understand our business."
Diana Dizon is an associate in Latham & Watkins' Hong Kong office. She is well regarded for her work on DCM and ECM mandates in the Philippines.
"Diana Dizon is excellent at brainstorming and thinking outside the box. She is incredibly responsive."
"Diana's ability to communicate relevant laws, precedents and considerations to the team was commendable. She provided clear and practical solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
Latham & Watkins LLP
Philippines