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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

Tax

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines

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Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

SyCipLaw’s tax department provides the entire range of tax services, from advising on and structuring the tax aspects of corporate transactions to administrative and judicial litigation in relation to tax refunds and defending clients against assessments for both national taxes and customs duties and local taxes. To a great extent, we draw our work from the extensive client base of our firm and assist our corporate departments in the tax aspects of their multi-varied transactions.

We would like to think that we are more effective as tax lawyers because of our familiarity with corporate transactions. We also assist our corporate clients in obtaining rulings and with compliance requirements.

Clients (15)

  • Cal Energy / CE Casecnan Water & Energy Company, Inc.
  • Chevron Services Company
  • Dohle Shipmanagement Phils. Corp.
  • Jobstreet.com Philippines, Inc.
  • JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A.
  • Kepco SPC Power Corporation
  • Lear Automotive Services Netherlands
  • Mabuhay Interflour Mill Inc.
  • Meralco
  • Time-Life International (Philippines), Inc.
  • United International Pictures
  • Wells Fargo Philippines Solutions, Inc.
  • FBM Systems and Electronics, Inc.
  • Light Rail Manila Corporation
  • Intelligent Beauty Skin Solutions, Inc.

Industries (14)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Construction & Materials
  • Consumer Product Manufacturing
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Retail
  • Utilities
  • Media
  • Information & Technology
  • Beauty and Health Products
  • Shipping
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Tax - Philippines

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan houses a top-flight tax practice in the Philippines, with a comprehensive offering that includes particular expertise in administrative and judicial tax litigation, as well as customs matters. The practice is routinely praised for its activity on non-contentious tax matters, including compliance advisory and tax structuring work. It frequently represents clients across a range of sectors, including technology, energy and finance. The team possesses complementary strengths via the firm's corporate practice.
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Strengths

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  • SyCip demonstrates a wide range of knowledge. We receive ample support from the partners, alongside the assistance of many associates who are particularly prompt.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carina Laforteza
    Carina Laforteza

    Carina Laforteza

    Carina Laforteza heads the tax practice at the firm. She is known for her experience in regulatory tax work. She also advises on tax structuring, compliance, investigations and disputes.

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Ranked Individuals at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (1)

Philippines

Members

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  • Carlos Roberto Lopez

  • Ronald Mark Lleno

  • Benedicto Panigbatan

  • Russel Rodriguez

  • Ramon Songco

  • Domingo Castillo

  • Hiyasmin Lapitan

  • Carina Laforteza

    Head of Department

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