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Global Philippines Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Focuses on the development and financing of large projects that arise in the capital-intensive infrastructure and energy markets. Clients in this sector include sponsors, lenders, project originators and multilateral agencies and development banks. In the energy sector, we include advice on the development of refineries, pipelines, LNG and petrochemical terminals, power plants and wind power, waste-to-energy and hydro-wave technology. Infrastructure matters such as toll road and bridge financing; rail and light rail systems; water desalination plants as well as state-sponsored programmes (PPP/PFI) such as hospitals, schools, housing and prisons. In jurisdictions that do not have a separate Project Finance section, the financing of such projects is also included in the Projects section.

Rankings overview for Departments

1
Band 1
  1. SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan 12 Years Ranked
  2. PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
2
Band 2
  1. Gulapa & Lim
  2. Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
  3. Puno & Puno
  4. Quisumbing Torres
  5. Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
3
Band 3
  1. Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia 7 Years Ranked
  2. Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
4
Band 4
  1. Villaraza & Angangco
    Villaraza & Angangco 4 Years Ranked
  2. Abuda Asis & Associates
  3. Fortun Narvasa & Salazar

All Departments profiles

1
Band 1
  1. SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    1
    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan maintains its reputation for being a market-leading full-service law firm in the Philippines, with an impressive track record of working on major resources, power and infrastructure developments. Its sectors of focus include oil and gas and IPP projects, as well as aviation. The firm acts for an impressive roster of prominent local institutions and large global companies across communications and transport infrastructure developments. It harbours additional experience assisting with BOT structures and PPP projects. Mitsui & Co, Marriott and San Miguel Corporation are notable clients of the firm.
  2. PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1
2
Band 2
  1. Gulapa & Lim
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  2. Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  3. Puno & Puno
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Quisumbing Torres
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
3
Band 3
  1. Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    3
    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked
    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia provides a comprehensive service in the Philippines across the mining and natural resources sectors, handling issues such as joint ventures, M&A and operating agreements. It also offers expertise in mining disputes, permitting and operating agreements. The firm is active advising on corporate and environmental compliance issues relating to power project development, with demonstrable expertise advising on PPP mandates. The team also advises on transportation projects in the Philippines. It acts for a range of clients, such as Sagittarius Mines, Green Energy Management Holdings and the Public-Private Partnership Centre.
  2. Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3
4
Band 4
  1. Villaraza & Angangco
    4
    Villaraza & Angangco
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Villaraza & Angangco is a full-service law firm in the Philippines with experience handling mandates relating to the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firm is particularly active on M&A and joint ventures in the oil and gas and renewable energy spaces. It is also well versed in project finance. Udenna, Kiangan Mini Hydro Corporation and Genlot Game Technology are examples of key clients.
  2. Abuda Asis & Associates
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4
  3. Fortun Narvasa & Salazar
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4