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Benjamin Carale

Benjamin Carale

Global 2026

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Benjamin Carale, head of the firm’s Philippines-focused team, represents issuers and underwriters on a full spectrum of cross-border corporate finance and securities transactions in the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the PRC.

Benjamin draws on his deep connection to the Philippines and a sophisticated understanding of the global markets to guide clients through all aspects of:

- IPOs, follow-on transactions, rights offerings, and block trades

- Investment-grade and high-yield debt offerings

- Tender offers, exchange offers, and other liability management transactions

- Mergers and acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures

Having practiced in New York, the Philippines, and Hong Kong, Benjamin forges trusted relationships with clients to bridge local business practice and cultural divides and effectively consummate transactions. He unlocks the resources of the firm’s robust global platform to help his clients achieve their capital-raising and other corporate objectives.

Benjamin serves on the firm’s Finance Committee, and he previously served on the Recruiting Committee and Associates Committee.

A recognized thought leader, he regularly speaks at industry conferences on securities law, including with Philippine market participants and regulators.

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Corporate & Finance - Philippines

Expertise Based Abroad
Philippines, expertise based abroad in China

Individual Editorial
Benjamin Carale in Hong Kong is respected for his expertise in capital markets deals within the Philippines. He additionally advises high-profile corporates on M&A.

Capital Markets (International Firms) - China

Foreign Expert
Foreign expert in Philippines

Individual Editorial
Benjamin Carale provides expert handling of Philippines-related capital markets transactions. He is dual-qualified in the Philippines and New York, and represents both issuers and underwriters in international bond and equity issuances.

Strengths

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  • There’s no match for his responsiveness; he is always reliable. He consistently provides not only prompt but also complete responses, which is a real advantage.

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  • He has the organisational knowledge of our company. This is a strength we are able to lean on with respect to our relationship with him.

    Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide
  • He has always been reliable. If there is matter on hand, he is always an email away, able to give us not only prompt but always complete responses.

    Capital Markets (International Firms)Chambers Global Guide

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