Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano (MVGS)

Philippines

Analysis

Overview

Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano is a top-tier law firm in the Philippines. The firm provides services in the areas of corporate and M&A, banking and finance, intellectual property, dispute resolution, and labour and employment. Eduardo Martinez, Mark Vergara and Reynaldo Dizon are key contacts. Senior partner Elmer Serrano and partner Phil Ivan Chan left the firm in 2022. 

Client feedback 

“Professional in handling any referrals, thorough and exhaustive research on the matter at hand, immediate feedback given without delay.” – Banking and finance 

“MVGS is experienced and knowledgeable in providing the legal advice our company requires to restructure our corporate entities.” – Corporate and M&A 

“Friendly and efficient.” – Labour and employment 

“Very professional. Quality service.” – Real estate 

Mary Belmonte 

“Professional and quick to update the client.” 

Eduardo Martinez 

“Easily accessible and provides quality customer service.” 

Mark Vergara 

“Experienced and trustworthy.” 

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights 

Represented Suntrust Home Developers on the development of an integrated hotel and casino project.  

Key clients 

Basic Energy Corporation, MAP 2000 Development Corporation, RISA Partners, Shakey’s Pizza Asia Ventures, Steniel Manufacturing Corporation. 

Capital markets

Work highlights 

Advised Citicore Energy REIT Corporation on its public offering of fixed rate ASEAN green bonds.  

Key clients 

Alternergy Holdings Corporation, First Metro Investment Corporation, ISOC Cold Chain Logistics, North Star Meat Merchants, Steniel Manufacturing Corporation. 

Banking and finance

Work highlights 

Advised Sta. Lucia Land on its unsecured syndicated term loan facility. 

Key clients 

Asia United Bank, Bank of Commerce, BDO Unibank, Philippine Commercial Capital, PV Sinag Power.