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Latham & Watkins LLP

Corporate & Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines

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Latham & Watkins LLP

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Corporate & Finance - Philippines

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • Latham advised JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, BPI Capital and HSBC as joint lead managers in connection with the issue of USD300 million 5.33% Guaranteed Notes due 2030 issued by Jollibee Worldwide and guaranteed by its parent, Jollibee Foods.

Strengths

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  • We've been working with them for over a decade and they've consistently provided reliable counsel. Their promptness and dependability make them a team we can always count on.

    Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Benjamin Carale
    Benjamin Carale

    Benjamin Carale

    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.

    • There’s no match for his responsiveness; he is always reliable. He consistently provides not only prompt but also complete responses, which is a real advantage.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
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  • Diana G. Dizon
    Diana G. Dizon

    Diana G. Dizon

    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.

    • Diana is able to be efficient and is very committed to timelines.

      Corporate & Finance respondentAsia-Pacific
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