About

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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.

Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Arbitration - Philippines
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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 Metro Rail Transit in several matters against local governments to determine the taxability of the EDSA Light Rail Transit System.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jesus Paolo Protacio
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2

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.

"Jesus Paolo Protacio is an eloquent, easy-to-understand and thorough lawyer who does not skip over the details. He enjoys details, so it is good to have him on your team."

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Ben Dominic R Yap
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 3

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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Vladi Miguel S Lazaro
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Band 4

Vladi Miguel Lazaro has shown strong capabilities in disputes related to tax and has a wealth of experience in claiming damages, including for tortious interference.

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Dispute Resolution

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Jesus Paolo Protacio
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 2
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Ben Dominic R Yap
Head of Dispute Resolution
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Band 3
4
Vladi Miguel S Lazaro
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Band 4
Dispute Resolution: Arbitration

Ben Dominic R Yap
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Members

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Ben Dominic R Yap

Head of Department

Jess Raymund M Lopez

Jesus Paolo Protacio

Head of Department

Sophia P Inoturan

Vladi Miguel S Lazaro

Clients

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Aboitiz group

Ayala group

Cal Energy group

East Asia Utilities Corp.

Filinvest group

First Gen group

Holcim group

Lopez group

Metro Rail Transit Corporation

Robinsons Land Corporation

SM Prime Holdings, Inc.

STEAG State Power, Inc.

Standard Chartered Bank

TeaM Energy Corporation

Industries

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Banks

Construction Materials

Consumer Products Manufacturing

Energy

Food & Drink Producers

Mining & Metals

Private Clients & Individuals

Real Estate

Transport

Utilities