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Corporate/M&A: Real Estate - Philippines
What the Team is Known For
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio provides extensive advice on foreign investments, share and asset acquisitions, as well as regulatory and compliance issues and divestments in the Philippines. The firm is also experienced in assisting clients with the establishment of local businesses. It frequently advises on a range of corporate matters in the energy, telecoms and technology industries. Clients benefit from its wide regional coverage and its experience handling cross-border matters. The team is additionally proficient in the real estate sector, often handling tax matters, as well as M&A and leasing mandates.
Strengths
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.
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.
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.