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Provided by Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose

The Firm's Corporate and Special Projects Department handles corporate / M&A projects involving clients in diverse industries. The firm's legal services include the conduct of legal due diligence, drafting of transaction documents, advisory on structuring and other legal issues, assisting in negotiations of the transaction documents, obtaining regulatory approvals, assisting in the closing and project implementation.

One of the recent M&A projects of the Firm is Project Atlas where the Firm acted as counsel for DMCI Holdings, Inc. (DMCI HI), Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC), and Dacon Corporation (collectively, the “Purchasers”) in the acquisition of shares in Cemex Asian South East Corporation (CASEC) which in turn owns more than 89% of Cemex Holdings Philippines, Inc. (“CHP”), a domestic company whose shares are listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

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What the Team is Known For

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose has an established legal practice in the Philippines that is particularly noted for its expertise in foreign investment and corporate compliance mandates. It also has experience handling M&A transactions in the telecoms and pharmaceutical industries. The firm frequently assists local and multinational businesses with a full range of administrative and regulatory concerns.

Work Highlights

  • CLTPSJ represented DMCI Holdings, Semirara Mining and Power and Dacon in the acquisition of shares in Cemex, which in turn owns more than 89% of

    Cemex Holdings Philippines.

Strengths

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I was impressed, CLTPSJ offered insights I would expect from someone with strong commercial awareness. They demonstrated a deep understanding and were able to guide my own decision-making.

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Notable Practitioners

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Mel A Macaraig
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Eminent Practitioners
Mel Macaraig is known as a senior lawyer with longstanding experience in the market in the Philippines. He has expertise in M&A and regulatory compliance.
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Mel A Macaraig
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Members

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Alvin Geli

Head of Department

J. Gregson Castillo

John David Atanacio

Louie Alfred Pantoni

Ma. Pilar Pilares-Gutierrez

Melina Rose Gutierrez

Raymond Velasco