Corporate/M&A - Philippines
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Strengths
Their 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.
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.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
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.
