Corporate & Finance - Philippines
What the team is known for
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.
Strengths
"Latham & Watkins has always shown an in-depth understanding of, and exposure to, the local legal milieu. Therefore, the firm is able to recommend effective solutions to issues."
"They are always available and able to address our requirements and issues, including unexpected ones, that are encountered."
Work highlights
Latham & Watkins advised Warburg Pincus on its investment in Converge ICT Solutions, which is a Philippines-based telecommunications company.
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. "He takes that extra step to explain the relevant legal framework his team is working within. He is reasonable in negotiations with utmost consideration for the ultimate commercial objectives in each deal." "He constantly provides us prompt and relevant legal assistance."
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.
