SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a leading full-service firm in the Philippines. As the largest law firm in the country, it offers a broad range of legal services across most practice areas and provides specialised expertise in corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, banking and finance, and more. In addition, the firm is also capable of servicing clients in almost every industry sector and enterprise including aviation, insurance, technology and telecommunications, and real estate. The firm is known for its ability to handle novel and landmark transactions for both foreign and local businesses and institutions. Its key partners include Philbert Varona and Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta.
Client feedback
“Responsible and proactive.” – Dispute resolution
“Great communication, both in writing and verbally. Very pleasant team members to work with, who are responsive and understand the meaning of client service.” – Dispute resolution
“Very knowledgeable and engaged lawyers.” – Labour and employment
“The advice provided was thorough, well studied and accurate.” – Labour and employment
Anthony Dee
“Hard worker, responsive, good grasp of the law.”
Leslie Dy
“Very knowledgeable in her specialist area. Considered a thought leader.”
Ronald Mark Lleno
“Super-responsive. Warm, smart and practical. Open to feedback. Very accessible. Mark has been an outstanding find for our organisation.”
Russel Rodriguez
“Knowledgeable, reliable, communicative.”
Work highlights
Advised Cargill Philippines in a successful defence against an illegal dismissal case filed by 54 individuals against the company.
Key clients
Bose Corporation, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Dyson Technology, Green Cross, Panacea Biotec, The Clorox Company, Viatris
Work highlights
Defended the Manila Electric Company against a claim made by the Philippine Government’s Office of the Solicitor General concerning the invalidation of a settlement agreement.
Key clients
Barrick Gold Corporation, Holcim Philippines, Jet Aviation Asia Pacific, Placer Dome, Platinum Group Metals Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Aboitiz Power Corporation on its proposed indirect acquisition of 26.8% interest in two generation companies.
Advised MAA International Group on the sale of one of the largest non-life insurance companies in the Philippines.
Advised Marubeni Corporation on its joint venture with DMCI Project Developers.
Work highlights
Advised J&T Express on its IPO.
Key clients
CLSA Exchange Capital, Jefferies Singapore, Philippine Commercial Capital, SB Capital Investment Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Aboitiz Equity Ventures and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners on in its $500 million term loan facility agreement with Bank of the Philippine Islands to finance its 100% acquisition of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines.
Key clients
Asian Development Bank, San Miguel Holdings, SMC Mass Rail Transit 7, Universal LRT Corporation
Work highlights
Advised a global technology company on the importation licensing requirements in the Philippines.
