SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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+63 2 982 3500/ 982 3600 / 982 3700Share profile
About
Managing Partner: Hector M. de Leon, Jr.
Number of partners: 44
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: pevarona@syciplaw.com
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: Leslie C. Dy (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: Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez (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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SyCipLaw Contributes to The Legal 500's Philippine Chapter on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Contributes to The Legal 500's Philippine Chapter on International Arbitration
Oxford University Unveils Climate Policy Monitor to Evaluate Global Climate Strategies, Features Phi
Oxford University Unveils Climate Policy Monitor to Evaluate Global Climate Strategies, Features Philippine section from SyCipLaw
SyCipLaw Hosts Seminar on Carbon Transition and Climate Litigation
SyCipLaw Hosts Seminar on Carbon Transition and Climate Litigation
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Project Finance Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Project Finance Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Chambers Debt Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Chambers Debt Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Highlights Key Legal Insights for Businesses Expanding into the Philippines in Conventus La
SyCipLaw Highlights Key Legal Insights for Businesses Expanding into the Philippines in Conventus Law Special Report
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide for Copyright Laws 2025
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide for Copyright Laws 2025
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Chambers Equity Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Chambers Equity Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
ABLJ Releases Its List of Top 100 Philippine Lawyers 2024
ABLJ Releases Its List of Top 100 Philippine Lawyers 2024
Tax Updates August 2024 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 34)
Tax Updates August 2024 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 34)
AIAC Kicks Off Asia ADR Week 2024, Spotlights the Latest in ADR; SyCipLaw’s Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko
AIAC Kicks Off Asia ADR Week 2024, Spotlights the Latest in ADR; SyCipLaw’s Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko is a Featured Speaker
SyCipLaw Recognized in ITR World Tax 2025 Rankings
SyCipLaw Recognized in ITR World Tax 2025 Rankings
SyCipLaw Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Recognition Across All Categories in 2024 asialaw Research
SyCipLaw Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Recognition Across All Categories in 2024 asialaw Research
SyCipLaw Earns “Tier 1” Ranking and Recognition of 12 Outstanding Lawyers from IFLR1000
SyCipLaw Earns “Tier 1” Ranking and Recognition of 12 Outstanding Lawyers from IFLR1000
SyCipLaw Highlights Rising Trend in International Arbitration in New Chambers Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Highlights Rising Trend in International Arbitration in New Chambers Global Practice Guide Chapter
Philippines: DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20-23 -Cancer Control and Prevention Policy and Program
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20-23: Guidelines on the Implementation of the Workplace Policy and Program on Cancer Prevention and Control in the Private Sector
Philippines: DOLE Labor Advisory No. 19-23
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 19-23: Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation of the Mental Health Policy and Program i n the Workplace
The Balance Between Freedom of Speech and Obligations as a "Good" Employee
Social Media and Dismissal - The Balance Between Freedom of Speech and Obligations as a "Good" Employee
SyCipLaw Partner Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez is New Head of the Firm's Special Projects Dept
SyCipLaw Partner Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez is New Head of the Firm's Special Projects Department
SyCipLaw Appoints Retired Partner Rocky L. Reyes as Of Counsel
SyCipLaw Appoints Retired Partner Rocky L. Reyes as Of Counsel
PIArb Conducts Panel Discussion on Quantification of Damages in International Arbitration
PIArb Conducts Panel Discussion on Quantification of Damages in International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Nominated in the ITR Asia Pacific Tax Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Nominated in the ITR Asia Pacific Tax Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Green Initiative: Commitment to Sustainability
SyCipLaw demonstrated its continuing commitment to sustainability through its lineup of “Green Initiatives” this year.
SyCipLaw's Ricardo Ongkiko Appointed as Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko, SyCipLaw senior partner, regular ExCom member, and head of its Litigation Department, has been appointed as delegate to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the 3-year term 1 July 2024 to 30 June
SyCipLaw Shortlisted at the asialaw Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Shortlisted at the asialaw Awards 2024
SyCipLaw's John Regalado Elected as ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia
SyCipLaw's John Regalado Elected as ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia
SyCipLaw Retains Top-Tier Rankings in Managing IP's IP STARS 2024
SyCipLaw Retains Top-Tier Rankings in Managing IP's IP STARS 2024
Managing IP Names Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan and Anthony W. Dee Among its 2024 IP STARS
Managing IP Names Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan and Anthony W. Dee Among its 2024 IP STARS
SyCipLaw Contributes to The Legal 500's Philippine Chapter on International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Contributes to The Legal 500's Philippine Chapter on International Arbitration
Oxford University Unveils Climate Policy Monitor to Evaluate Global Climate Strategies, Features Phi
Oxford University Unveils Climate Policy Monitor to Evaluate Global Climate Strategies, Features Philippine section from SyCipLaw
SyCipLaw Hosts Seminar on Carbon Transition and Climate Litigation
SyCipLaw Hosts Seminar on Carbon Transition and Climate Litigation
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Project Finance Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Latest Chambers Project Finance Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Chambers Debt Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Contributes the Philippine Chapter of Chambers Debt Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Highlights Key Legal Insights for Businesses Expanding into the Philippines in Conventus La
SyCipLaw Highlights Key Legal Insights for Businesses Expanding into the Philippines in Conventus Law Special Report
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Receives Country Award at the Lexology Index Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide for Copyright Laws 2025
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of International Comparative Legal Guide for Copyright Laws 2025
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Chambers Equity Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
SyCipLaw Authors Philippine Chapter of Chambers Equity Finance Global Practice Guide 2024
ABLJ Releases Its List of Top 100 Philippine Lawyers 2024
ABLJ Releases Its List of Top 100 Philippine Lawyers 2024
Tax Updates August 2024 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 34)
Tax Updates August 2024 (SyCipLaw Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) Vol. 34)
AIAC Kicks Off Asia ADR Week 2024, Spotlights the Latest in ADR; SyCipLaw’s Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko
AIAC Kicks Off Asia ADR Week 2024, Spotlights the Latest in ADR; SyCipLaw’s Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko is a Featured Speaker
SyCipLaw Recognized in ITR World Tax 2025 Rankings
SyCipLaw Recognized in ITR World Tax 2025 Rankings
SyCipLaw Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Recognition Across All Categories in 2024 asialaw Research
SyCipLaw Achieves ‘Outstanding’ Recognition Across All Categories in 2024 asialaw Research
SyCipLaw Earns “Tier 1” Ranking and Recognition of 12 Outstanding Lawyers from IFLR1000
SyCipLaw Earns “Tier 1” Ranking and Recognition of 12 Outstanding Lawyers from IFLR1000
SyCipLaw Highlights Rising Trend in International Arbitration in New Chambers Global Practice Guide
SyCipLaw Highlights Rising Trend in International Arbitration in New Chambers Global Practice Guide Chapter
Philippines: DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20-23 -Cancer Control and Prevention Policy and Program
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 20-23: Guidelines on the Implementation of the Workplace Policy and Program on Cancer Prevention and Control in the Private Sector
Philippines: DOLE Labor Advisory No. 19-23
DOLE Labor Advisory No. 19-23: Supplemental Guidelines on the Implementation of the Mental Health Policy and Program i n the Workplace
The Balance Between Freedom of Speech and Obligations as a "Good" Employee
Social Media and Dismissal - The Balance Between Freedom of Speech and Obligations as a "Good" Employee
SyCipLaw Partner Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez is New Head of the Firm's Special Projects Dept
SyCipLaw Partner Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez is New Head of the Firm's Special Projects Department
SyCipLaw Appoints Retired Partner Rocky L. Reyes as Of Counsel
SyCipLaw Appoints Retired Partner Rocky L. Reyes as Of Counsel
PIArb Conducts Panel Discussion on Quantification of Damages in International Arbitration
PIArb Conducts Panel Discussion on Quantification of Damages in International Arbitration
SyCipLaw Nominated in the ITR Asia Pacific Tax Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Nominated in the ITR Asia Pacific Tax Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Green Initiative: Commitment to Sustainability
SyCipLaw demonstrated its continuing commitment to sustainability through its lineup of “Green Initiatives” this year.
SyCipLaw's Ricardo Ongkiko Appointed as Delegate to the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko, SyCipLaw senior partner, regular ExCom member, and head of its Litigation Department, has been appointed as delegate to the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commission on Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for the 3-year term 1 July 2024 to 30 June
SyCipLaw Shortlisted at the asialaw Awards 2024
SyCipLaw Shortlisted at the asialaw Awards 2024
SyCipLaw's John Regalado Elected as ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia
SyCipLaw's John Regalado Elected as ICC YAAF Representative for South Asia
SyCipLaw Retains Top-Tier Rankings in Managing IP's IP STARS 2024
SyCipLaw Retains Top-Tier Rankings in Managing IP's IP STARS 2024
Managing IP Names Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan and Anthony W. Dee Among its 2024 IP STARS
Managing IP Names Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan and Anthony W. Dee Among its 2024 IP STARS