Chambers Review
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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Philippines
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.
Strengths
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.
Their partners are very involved in the process, which adds a personal touch and a sense of commitment to your matter.
Work Highlights
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.
Notable practitioners
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.
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.