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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio

Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio

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C&G Law’s dispute resolution practice comprises a strong and extensive litigation practice and a solid arbitration practice.

The firm’s litigation practice includes representing and acting for its clients before courts and quasi-judicial bodies of all jurisdictions, levels, and venues, as well as before administrative and legislative bodies in the Philippines. The firm’s litigation experience covers a diverse range of subjects, such as contractual disputes, product liability, torts, medical malpractice, intra-corporate controversies, enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards, natural resources and environmental law, public utilities, taxes and other governmental impositions, corporate rehabilitation, and banking and securities law. 

The firm’s arbitration practice is similarly formidable and includes experience in both domestic and international arbitration, including arbitrations governed by foreign laws. The firm’s arbitration experience also includes ad hoc arbitrations and those conducted under the auspices of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC), the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center (PDRC), and the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC).

As a result of all these, C&G Law has built a name for itself in the dispute resolution field, especially in those involving complex and high-value commercial disputes.

Clients (14)

  • Aboitiz group
  • Lopez group
  • Holcim group
  • Cal Energy group
  • Ayala group
  • East Asia Utilities Corp.
  • Filinvest group
  • First Gen group
  • Metro Rail Transit Corporation
  • Robinsons Land Corporation
  • SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • STEAG State Power, Inc.
  • TeaM Energy Corporation

Industries (10)

  • Energy
  • Mining & Metals
  • Utilities
  • Consumer Products Manufacturing
  • Construction Materials
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • Real Estate
  • Banks
  • Private Clients & Individuals
  • Transport

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Philippines

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) has a robust team of lawyers in the Philippines able to advise on the full life cycle of a dispute. The firm is particularly active in international arbitration and is known for representing leading conglomerates. The team is further equipped to handle the full range of litigation matters, including contractual, taxation and environmental disputes before local courts and the Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

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  • Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio represented Standard Chartered Bank in pursuing its PHP1.12 billion claim against Philippine Guarantee Corporation regarding alleged failure to honour obligations under a guarantee agreement.

Strengths

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  • The team is consistently prompt and responsive. It works closely with clients to ensure understanding of the key drivers for each matter, and brings creative ideas and solutions where called for.

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  • Their partners are very involved in the process, which adds a personal touch and a sense of commitment to your matter.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Jesus Paolo Protacio
    Band 2Jesus Paolo Protacio

    Jesus Paolo Protacio

    Jesus Paolo Protacio is active in a range of civil and commercial disputes, including tax, construction disputes, product liability and medical malpractice. He also has expertise in cases related to the energy and infrastructure sectors.

    • We have leaned on Paolo for a lot of complicated and critical matters and he has always delivered to our satisfaction.

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  • SpotlightBen Dominic R Yap
    SpotlightBen Dominic R Yap

    Ben Dominic R Yap

    Ben Dominic Yap is the founding and managing partner of his firm. He is active on international and commercial arbitration and Philippine litigation mandates, and has built a strong reputation for representing power and energy clients, including at the Supreme Court level.

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