Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines
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About
Provided by Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
C&G Law’s practice in corporate and commercial transactions is solid and extensive. We advise on all issues and legal developments affecting our clients’ businesses and operations. Our corporate and commercial work has involved various types of industries and businesses, both local and across borders.
The firm also advises on all aspects of business and commercial transactions, including on the choice of an appropriate corporate vehicle for investments; limitations on foreign equity or investment participation in certain ventures; the availability of fiscal or other incentives for particular activities; and the licensing and other regulatory requirements applicable to the carrying out of the business. The firm also assists in the formation and organisation of the enterprise, and in obtaining all approvals and other permits that it requires to commence operations.
C&G Law also advises on all aspects of equity investments, including business concerns, corporate organisation requirements, investments incentives, nationalisation issues, risk assessment and mitigation, and taxation in connection with share acquisitions. It assists in structuring, documenting and completing investments arrangements, including ensuring compliance with the regulatory requirements applicable to particular transactions. It has undertaken both limited and extensive due diligence exercises for clients involving a broad range of target companies.
Clients (7)
- Aboitiz group
- Ayala group
- Green Cross group
- Holcim group
- Lopez group
- Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
- Stellar
Industries (13)
- Banks
- Commercial & Professional Services
- Energy
- Construction & Materials
- Mining & Metals
- Food & Drink Producers
- Education
- Real Estate
- Retail
- Pharmaceuticals
- Consumer Products Manufacturing
- Aviation
- International Trade
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Work Highlights
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The firm advised First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation on its joint venture with Tokyo Gas, also assisting the client in obtaining PCC approval for the joint venture.
Strengths
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Their on-the-ground knowledge of how things work in the Philippines, especially regarding government and regulatory interactions, was incredibly helpful and instrumental in getting the deal closed.
Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-PacificTheir response is prompt and their handling is swift, ensuring that the progress of the matter is not negatively affected, particularly valuable for matters involving foreign clients.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Norma Margarita B Patacsil
Norma Margarita Patacsil is known to be active on corporate work, while also being recognised for expertise in competition matters. She is also experienced in advising clients on real estate matters, including land acquisitions and divestments of properties. Norma is easy to work with, extremely knowledgeable and provided advice that was easy to translate for a US company.
Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
Ranked Individuals at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (1)
Members
Provided by Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio

Anthony Mark A Gutierrez

Annalisa J Carlota

Kristine Ninotschka L Evangelista

Deborah Miriam D Sobrepeña-Lacson

Katrine Paula V Suyat-Antonio

Andrea E Katipunan

Albert Vincent Y Yu Chang

Mary Thel T Mundin

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio has rankings in the following guides
Band 2
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