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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio

Employment

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines


Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio

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C&G Law’s employment and benefits practice is well regarded for its expertise in all fields of labour law and its ability to provide clear, concise, practical and practicable advice in a timely manner, with due regard to the impact on a client’s business.

The firm has extensive experience in advising or acting for clients on matters involving labour standards and employee benefits compliance issues, preparation and review of employment contracts, employee fraud or negligence or other misconduct, formulation and review of company policies, programmes and regulations, employee transfer, reorganisations, redundancy and other personnel movements including overseas deployment, labour implications of corporate mergers and acquisitions, business closures, imposition of disciplinary sanctions on employees, certification elections and other union concerns, and other similar matters. The firm also advises on immigration law matters and assists clients in obtaining working visas and permits.

The employment and benefits practice also holds an excellent track record in labour disputes and related proceedings, having successfully represented clients from various sectors before the national Labor Relations Commission, the Department of Labor and Employment, and other tribunals.

Clients (19)

  • Allegis group
  • American Express International, Inc.
  • CalEnergy International Services, Inc.
  • Charoen Pokphand Foods Philippines Corporation
  • Dell Global BV
  • Fieldcore Services Solutions International LLC
  • Givaudan Singapore Pte. Ltd.
  • Moet Hennessy Philippines, Inc.
  • OceanaGold Philippines, Inc.
  • OEP Philippines, Inc.
  • PACC Shipping Philippines, Inc.
  • Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc.
  • Software One Philippines Corporation
  • SolarWinds Software Asia Pte. Ltd.
  • Steag State Power, Inc.
  • STMicroelectronics, Inc.
  • TeaM Energy Corporation
  • Visa Worldwide Pte. Limited
  • Webb Fontaine Group FZ LLC

Industries (7)

  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Consumer Products Manufacturing
  • Energy
  • Food & Drink Producers
  • International Trade
  • Maritime Transport
  • Mining & Metals

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Employment - Philippines

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio's well-regarded team of lawyers in Manila regularly advises on employee misconduct, employee termination and transfers, and contractual matters more generally. The practice is well versed in advising on the employment implications of M&A transactions, as well as collective bargaining agreements. The team also handles employment matters for multinational corporates setting up business operations in the Philippines. It counts among its clients multinationals in a range of sectors including technology, aviation, energy, shipping and finance.

Work Highlights

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  • Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio assisted a power generation company with several illegal dismissal cases filed by the employees of the operator of the accommodation facilities against the client.

Strengths

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  • We value their in-depth legal advice and the agility in their responses.

    Employment respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team is consistently prompt in its responses, and its advice is concise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Cesar E. Santamaria, Jr.
    Band 3Cesar E. Santamaria, Jr.

    Cesar E. Santamaria, Jr.

    Cesar Santamaria heads the employment department at the law firm. He is well versed in advising multinational corporations on a range of employment law issues in the Philippines, from advisory matters, litigation and collective bargaining negotiations to illegal dismissal complaints.

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