
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

About
Managing Partner: Hector M. de Leon, Jr.
Number of partners: 46
Number of lawyers: Over 100
Languages: English, Filipino
Firm Overview:
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan was founded in 1945 and is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines. Its principal office is in Makati City, with branch offices in Cebu City, Davao City, and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. The firm offers a broad and integrated range of legal services, with departments in the following fields: banking, finance and securities; special projects; corporate services; litigation and dispute resolution; employment law and immigration; intellectual property; and tax. With this structure, SyCiplaw has specialists in key practice areas, such as mergers and acquisitions, energy, construction, infrastructure, aviation, anti-trust, natural resources, government contracts, real estate, insurance, arbitration, mediation, technology, media, and telecommunications. The firm represents clients from almost every industry and enterprise, and the firm’s client portfolio includes local and global business leaders. The firm also acts for governmental agencies, international organisations, and non-profit institutions. SyCipLaw maintains links with established and leading firms based in Asia, Europe, Canada, the US, Central, and South America, Australia, and New Zealand. SyCipLaw was recognised as the Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Asia Pacific Awards 2020 and asialaw Awards 2020. In 2020 and 2021, SyCipLaw is ranked as a top-ranked firm by Chambers Global and Chambers Asia-Pacific, Top Tier Firm by IFLR1000 Rankings, Tier 1 by Legal 500, and Outstanding by asialaw Profiles.
Main Areas of Practice:
Banking, Finance & Securities:
SyCipLaw represents clients in a broad range of lending, capital market, and other financing transactions, as well as in financial restructurings. It provides advice on regulatory matters affecting banks and other financial institutions, and has assisted in major bank acquisitions and mergers. The firm has worked on a number of key project financing deals involving power plants, airports, mass transit systems, toll roads, telecommunications facilities, and water and power distribution systems.
Contact: Philbert E. Varona (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Corporate Services:
The firm provides a full range of services for its clients, including setting up a business presence in the Philippines, advising on compliance and governance matters, acting as corporate secretaries, and assisting the client in managing director and stockholder meetings, share issuances and transfers, and record keeping.
Contact: Imelda A. Manguiat (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Intellectual Property:
SyCipLaw’s intellectual property (IP) practice is the largest in the country in terms of client base and range of services offered. These include basic rights protection, such as trademark, copyright, licensing, patent, technology transfer, and product registration. The firm assists its clients in navigating the legal issues and concerns that have arisen with developments in science and technology, e-commerce, and Internet-based transactions law, and has the experience and capabilities to continue providing them with responsive and creative support. The firm’s IP practice has been cited in leading international surveys as a first choice for IPR counseling and as one of the leading IP firms in the Philippines.
Contact: Vida M Panganiban-Alindogan (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Employment & Immigration:
SyCipLaw’s Employment and Immigration Department (EID) advises and represents clients in a variety of non-adversarial and adversarial employment law matters, as well as in developing programs and strategies intended to improve labor relations in businesses and to avoid inefficiencies and conflicts within the workplace. The mindset is to minimise or avoid litigation. When unavoidable, EID advises and represents clients in adversarial proceedings before labour agencies, and in litigation and appellate work before the regular courts. The firm also handles labour relations matters, including collective bargaining negotiation.
Contact: Dante T Pamintuan (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
SyCipLaw’s litigation and arbitration practice is integrally linked with its renowned commercial law practice. The firm’s connection and access to its commercial practice enable its litigation and arbitration practitioners to draw on its unparalleled commercial law experience and expertise in the most significant, complex, and high-value cases. The firm’s litigation and arbitration practice is highly ranked and regarded by the most reputable international legal practice research guides. It litigates in all court levels (with a particularly strong appellate and Supreme Court practice) as well as administrative agencies. SyCipLaw has been involved in numerous landmark commercial law cases in the Supreme Court over the past few years. The firm’s extensive arbitration practice includes foreign arbitration, international, commercial, and other domestic arbitration, and construction arbitration.
Contact: Ricardo Ma P G Ongkiko (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Special Projects:
The Special Projects group undertakes the firm’s project and transactional work, which constitute the firm’s traditional focus and largest practice area. This includes M&A, privatisation, power and energy, mining and natural resources, environmental law, infrastructure, construction, real estate, and property development, telecommunications, aviation, shipping, and transportation. The firm’s projects include the acquisition of the country’s largest telecommunications company, the privatisation of the national airline, major acquisitions in the cement, mining and petroleum industries, the privatisation and sale of the largest tract of government-owned land in Metro Manila, and the setting-up of Philippine subsidiaries for several of the world’s major life insurance companies. The firm has been involved in practically all the major infrastructure projects in the Philippines, including those relating to power generation, mass railway transit, toll roads, and water systems.
Contact: Rocky Alejandro L Reyes (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Tax:
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.
Contact: Carina C Laforteza (Department Head)
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
- Makati CitySyCipLaw Center, 105 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines, 1226
- Web: www.syciplaw.com
- Tel: +63 2 982 3500/ 982 3600 / 982 3700
- Fax: +63 2 817 3896/ 817 3567/ 817 3145
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Contributions
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The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
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The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
International Arbitration 2023
The Philippines recognises public policy as among the exclusive grounds to set aside or refuse the...
International Arbitration 2023
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The taxation landscape in the Philippines is dynamic. A number of tax laws and regulations were pas...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most natural-hazard-prone countries in the world due to its geographi...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
In the Philippines, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) serves as the main enforcement and r...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
International Arbitration 2023
The Philippines recognises public policy as among the exclusive grounds to set aside or refuse the...
International Arbitration 2023
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The taxation landscape in the Philippines is dynamic. A number of tax laws and regulations were pas...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
The Philippines is one of the most natural-hazard-prone countries in the world due to its geographi...
The general counsel's comprehensive guide | Philippines
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178 items provided by SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
SEC Amnesty Final Extension
PSE Launches Short Selling Program
PSE Launches Short Selling Program
SyCipLaw Awarded 2023 Philippine Law Firm for Trademarks at Asia IP Awards
SyCipLaw Awarded 2023 Philippine Law Firm for Trademarks at Asia IP Awards
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Guide on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Global Practice Guide on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Named Philippine IP Firm of the Year at 2023 Global IP Awards
SyCipLaw Named Philippine IP Firm of the Year at 2023 Global IP Awards
SyCipLaw is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
SyCipLaw is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
SyCipLaw Advises on J&T Global Express's IPO, Hong Kong's Second Largest in 2023
SyCipLaw Advises on J&T Global Express's IPO, Hong Kong's Second Largest in 2023
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS for August 2023
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS for August 2023
Compliance in Termination of Employment: Perspectives from Southeast Asia
Compliance in Termination of Employment: Perspectives from Southeast Asia
SEC MC No. 17-2023 Bulletin
SyCipLaw Sweeps asialaw Profiles 2023/24 Rankings
SyCipLaw Sweeps asialaw Profiles 2023/24 Rankings
SyCipLaw Takes Top Honors at the asialaw Awards 2023/24
SyCipLaw has once again been awarded the Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the asialaw Awards 2023/24 held recently at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. SyCipLaw Partner and Head of the Firm's Tax Department Carina C. Laforteza was present to accept the award during the ceremony. This marks the Fi
PCC Issues Motu Proprio Merger Review Guidelines for Digital Markets
PCC Issues Motu Proprio Merger Review Guidelines for Digital Markets
ESG in APAC: Jurisdictional Overview on ESG Reporting, Transition Planning and Greenwashing
ESG in APAC: Jurisdictional Overview on ESG Reporting, Transition Planning and Greenwashing
Tax Updates July 2023 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 26)
Tax Updates July 2023 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 26)
ELA Executive Briefing: Employment Law Issues Arising from Remote and Hybrid Work
ELA Executive Briefing: Employment Law Issues Arising from Remote and Hybrid Work
SyCipLaw Shortlisted for Regional Awards, Philippine Law Firm of the Year, at the asialaw Awards 202
SyCipLaw Shortlisted for Regional Awards, Philippine Law Firm of the Year, at the asialaw Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Shortlisted in the 2023 International Tax Review Asia Pacific Tax Awards
SyCipLaw Shortlisted in the 2023 International Tax Review Asia Pacific Tax Awards
IFLR1000 Recognizes 11 SyCipLaw Lawyers in 2023 Leading Lawyers List
IFLR1000 Recognizes 11 SyCipLaw Lawyers in 2023 Leading Lawyers List
SyCipLaw Authors the Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Group's Vertical Agreements Guide
SyCipLaw Authored the Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Group's Vertical Agreements Guide
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS - International Edition (June 2023)
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS - International Edition (June 2023)
Banking Bulletin July 2023: BSP Amends Rules on Mandatory Development Financing
Banking Bulletin July 2023: BSP Amends Rules on Mandatory Development Financing
SEC Adopts ASEAN SRFs, Establishes Implementing Rules
SEC Adopts ASEAN SRFs, Establishes Implementing Rules
New Guidelines on Sustainability-Linked Bonds Issuance Now Available
New Guidelines on Sustainability-Linked Bonds Issuance Now Available
A Boost to ESG Investing: SEC Introduces New Rules on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds
A Boost to ESG Investing: SEC Introduces New Rules on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds
SyCipLaw Wins 'Philippine Firm of the Year' at Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Wins 'Philippine Firm of the Year' at Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Tax TIPS - May 2023 Issue
SyCipLaw’s Tax Department has prepared Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) for May.
SyCipLaw Earns Top Recognition at the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards
SyCipLaw was awarded "Philippine Law Firm of the Year" and partner Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez was named "Philippine Lawyer of the Year" at the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards. Winners were announced online on May 25.
SyCipLaw Named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023
2022/First Quarter 2023 Round-Up: SyCipLaw TMT and Data Bulletin Out Now!
2022/First Quarter 2023 Round-Up: SyCipLaw TMT and Data Bulletin Out Now!
SEC Amnesty Final Extension
PSE Launches Short Selling Program
PSE Launches Short Selling Program
SyCipLaw Awarded 2023 Philippine Law Firm for Trademarks at Asia IP Awards
SyCipLaw Awarded 2023 Philippine Law Firm for Trademarks at Asia IP Awards
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Guide on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Global Practice Guide on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Named Philippine IP Firm of the Year at 2023 Global IP Awards
SyCipLaw Named Philippine IP Firm of the Year at 2023 Global IP Awards
SyCipLaw is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
SyCipLaw is Now ISO 9001:2015 Certified
SyCipLaw Advises on J&T Global Express's IPO, Hong Kong's Second Largest in 2023
SyCipLaw Advises on J&T Global Express's IPO, Hong Kong's Second Largest in 2023
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS for August 2023
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS for August 2023
Compliance in Termination of Employment: Perspectives from Southeast Asia
Compliance in Termination of Employment: Perspectives from Southeast Asia
SEC MC No. 17-2023 Bulletin
SyCipLaw Sweeps asialaw Profiles 2023/24 Rankings
SyCipLaw Sweeps asialaw Profiles 2023/24 Rankings
SyCipLaw Takes Top Honors at the asialaw Awards 2023/24
SyCipLaw has once again been awarded the Philippine Law Firm of the Year at the asialaw Awards 2023/24 held recently at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. SyCipLaw Partner and Head of the Firm's Tax Department Carina C. Laforteza was present to accept the award during the ceremony. This marks the Fi
PCC Issues Motu Proprio Merger Review Guidelines for Digital Markets
PCC Issues Motu Proprio Merger Review Guidelines for Digital Markets
ESG in APAC: Jurisdictional Overview on ESG Reporting, Transition Planning and Greenwashing
ESG in APAC: Jurisdictional Overview on ESG Reporting, Transition Planning and Greenwashing
Tax Updates July 2023 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 26)
Tax Updates July 2023 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 26)
ELA Executive Briefing: Employment Law Issues Arising from Remote and Hybrid Work
ELA Executive Briefing: Employment Law Issues Arising from Remote and Hybrid Work
SyCipLaw Shortlisted for Regional Awards, Philippine Law Firm of the Year, at the asialaw Awards 202
SyCipLaw Shortlisted for Regional Awards, Philippine Law Firm of the Year, at the asialaw Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Shortlisted in the 2023 International Tax Review Asia Pacific Tax Awards
SyCipLaw Shortlisted in the 2023 International Tax Review Asia Pacific Tax Awards
IFLR1000 Recognizes 11 SyCipLaw Lawyers in 2023 Leading Lawyers List
IFLR1000 Recognizes 11 SyCipLaw Lawyers in 2023 Leading Lawyers List
SyCipLaw Authors the Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Group's Vertical Agreements Guide
SyCipLaw Authored the Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Group's Vertical Agreements Guide
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS - International Edition (June 2023)
SyCipLaw's Tax TIPS - International Edition (June 2023)
Banking Bulletin July 2023: BSP Amends Rules on Mandatory Development Financing
Banking Bulletin July 2023: BSP Amends Rules on Mandatory Development Financing
SEC Adopts ASEAN SRFs, Establishes Implementing Rules
SEC Adopts ASEAN SRFs, Establishes Implementing Rules
New Guidelines on Sustainability-Linked Bonds Issuance Now Available
New Guidelines on Sustainability-Linked Bonds Issuance Now Available
A Boost to ESG Investing: SEC Introduces New Rules on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds
A Boost to ESG Investing: SEC Introduces New Rules on Sustainable and Responsible Investment Funds
SyCipLaw Wins 'Philippine Firm of the Year' at Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Wins 'Philippine Firm of the Year' at Managing IP Asia Pacific Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Tax TIPS - May 2023 Issue
SyCipLaw’s Tax Department has prepared Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) for May.
SyCipLaw Earns Top Recognition at the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards
SyCipLaw was awarded "Philippine Law Firm of the Year" and partner Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez was named "Philippine Lawyer of the Year" at the 2023 Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards. Winners were announced online on May 25.
SyCipLaw Named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023
SyCipLaw Named Philippine Law Firm of the Year at The Legal 500 Southeast Asia Awards 2023
2022/First Quarter 2023 Round-Up: SyCipLaw TMT and Data Bulletin Out Now!
2022/First Quarter 2023 Round-Up: SyCipLaw TMT and Data Bulletin Out Now!