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Asia-Pacific 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. Although Chambers is aware of the overlap with Projects and project financing, the energy chapters focus on corporate/commercial and regulatory issues arising from the energy and natural resources sectors. These include the regulatory components of M&A and other transactional work, pure regulatory work related to the application for licences and compliance and enforcement with regulatory bodies. Chambers guides focus on key industry sectors including electricity, oil and gas, renewables and nuclear matters. Infrastructure sections include lawyers representing the range of stakeholders participating in the proposal, delivery and operation of infrastructure development projects, including ports, airports, roading, rail and light rail.

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Band 1
  1. PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
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    PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 |
    PJS Law offers an array of legal expertise including in coal, renewable, and oil and gas projects, as well as significant experience in handling related regulatory issues. The team frequently assists private sector clients with PPP projects, often advises the Government of the Philippines on the development of major infrastructure projects. The firm is particularly active on work relating to the transport, TMT and healthcare sectors. It also represents clients in significant project-related disputes.
  2. SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 |
    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.
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Band 2
  1. Gulapa & Lim
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    Gulapa & Lim
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Gulapa & Lim is well regarded for advising on prominent infrastructure projects relating to transport and utilities in the Philippines, with strong experience advising on PPP projects. The firm also has expertise in project development in the renewable energy sector, as well as waste treatment projects. The head office is based in Manila, with an associate office in Cebu named Gulapa & Ismael. Infracorp Development, SM Prime Holdings and IFC are notable clientele of the firm.
  2. Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
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    Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles has a solid legal team offering deep knowledge and experience in the infrastructure, energy and natural resources sectors in the Philippines. The firm focuses closely on land ownership and compliance issues for offshore clients. It is well regarded for its keen understanding of project financing and development, notably handling a number of cross-border mandates.
  3. Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  4. PunoLaw
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Quisumbing Torres
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 |
    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 range of clients, such as Sagittarius Mines, Green Energy Management Holdings and the Public-Private Partnership Centre.
  2. Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
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    Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 |
    Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio is recognised and respected in the legal market for its activity in the Philippines infrastructure and energy arenas. It is well versed in project finance, including in the LNG and renewable energy sectors. The firm demonstrates strong knowledge of the regulatory framework and contractual issues, including in relation to disputes work. It advises both public and private sector clients, including government bodies, significant financial institutions and major corporates, including FGEN LNG, TeaM Energy and AC Energy Corporation.
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Band 4
  1. Villaraza & Angangco
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    Villaraza & Angangco
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4 |
    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