Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines
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C&G Law’s technology, media and telecommunications practice is amongst the most established and respected ones in the country.
The firm is renowned for providing incisive advice with commercial value and has been the go-to firm for a number of foreign and local clients. Equipped with in-depth expertise and knowledge on Philippine laws and regulations, the team advises on matters such as data protection and privacy, network infrastructure, importation and use of telecommunication equipment and customer premises equipment, telecommunication services, value-added service and VoIP services, online content and advertisements, cybersecurity and financial technology, among others.
The team also offers a suite of services for data privacy compliance under Philippine law, and regularly advises on issues arising from various data privacy concerns. C&G Law is experienced in conducting data privacy compliance exercises and audits, trainings, reviewing and drafting of necessary agreements and documentation, and assisting clients with filings of data privacy reportorial requirements and notices with, and compliance with audits conducted by the National Privacy Commission – the Philippines’ data privacy regulator. The firm also represents clients in other proceedings before the National Privacy Commission.
Industries (13)
- Banking & Financial Services
- Cloud Computing & Online Service Providers
- Commercial & Professional Services
- E-Commerce Platforms
- Electronics
- Energy
- Food & Drink Producers
- Media
- Mining & Metals
- Social Media & Social Networking
- Telecommunications
- Real Estate
- Utilities
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Strengths
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They don't just draft an agreement. They have key partners involved to be compliant and attain greater clarity. That sort of ability is a distinguishing factor and is something clients value.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-PacificThe firm provides thorough, practical and client-friendly advice.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 
Deborah Miriam D. Sobrepeña-Lacson
Deborah Miriam Sobrepeña-Lacson has extensive expertise in conducting compliance audits and drafting policies, as well as offering advisory services on regulatory, infrastructure and e-commerce matters.
Deborah was absolutely fantastic and gave us very practical advice.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-PacificDeborah's advice is always thorough and practical.
Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT) respondentAsia-Pacific
Band 2 
Band 2 
Mary Thel T. Mundin
Mary Thel Mundin is an established lawyer with expertise in data privacy, telecommunications and financial technology, as well as regulatory compliance.
That was a difficult matter, but Mary Thel T. Mundin could steer us quite nicely in the right direction.
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Ranked Individuals at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (2)
Members
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Deborah Miriam D Sobrepeña-Lacson

Andrea E Katipunan

Vladi Miguel S Lazaro

Mary Thel T Mundin
Head of Department

Annalisa J Carlota

Deborah Miriam D. Sobrepeña-Lacson
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Mary Thel T. Mundin
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