Projects, Infrastructure & Energy | Asia-Pacific

Gulapa & Lim is well-regarded for advising on prominent infrastructure projects relating to transport and utilities in the Philippines, with strong experience advising on PPP projects. The firm also has expertise in project development in the renewable energy sector, as well as waste treatment projects. The head office is based in Manila, with an associate office in Cebu named Gulapa & Ismael.

PJS Law offers an array of legal expertise, particularly in the renewable energy and infrastructure sectors. The team frequently assists private sector clients with PPP projects, including international financial institutions. The firm is particularly active on work relating to the transport and telecoms sectors.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan maintains its reputation for being a market-leading full-service law firm in the Philippines, with an impressive track record of working on major resources, power and infrastructure developments. Its sectors of focus include renewable energy, oil and gas and IPP projects, as well as aviation. The firm acts for an impressive roster of prominent local institutions and large global companies across communications and transport infrastructure developments. It harbours additional experience assisting with BOT structures and PPP projects.

Quisumbing Torres is a well-respected law firm in the Philippines for its wide-ranging expertise across the projects, infrastructure and energy space, including renewable energy. The team advises on a wide range of issues from financing, joint ventures and project development to land use and environmental law. The firm is able to work closely with the Baker McKenzie network on inbound and outbound cross-border matters. Additionally, the practice comprises of lawyers from several different specialties including M&A, tax and dispute resolution.

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles has a solid legal team offering deep knowledge and experience in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors in the Philippines. The firm focuses closely on land ownership and compliance issues for offshore clients. It is well regarded for its keen understanding of project financing and development, notably handling a number of cross-border mandates.

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia provides a comprehensive service in the Philippines across the mining and natural resources sectors, handling issues such as joint ventures, M&A and operating agreements. It also offers expertise in mining disputes, permitting and operating agreements. The firm is active advising on corporate and environmental compliance issues relating to power project development, with demonstrable expertise advising on PPP mandates. The team also works on dispute resolution involving extractive industries.

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is recognised and respected in the legal market for its activity in the Philippines infrastructure and energy arenas. It is well versed in project finance, including in the LNG and renewable energy sectors. The firm demonstrates strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and contractual issues, including in relation to disputes work. It advises both public and private sector clients, including government bodies, significant financial institutions and major corporates.

Villaraza & Angangco is a full-service law firm in the Philippines with experience handling mandates relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm is particularly active on M&A and joint ventures in the oil and gas and renewable energy spaces. It is also well-versed in project finance.