Mr Phil Ivan Chan > Serrano Law > Taguig City, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Serrano Law
1105 Tower 2 High Street South Corporate Plaza
26th Street Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City 1634
Philippines

Position

Partner

Career

Mr. Phil Ivan A. Chan is heavily exposed in M&A, banking, mining and energy law, gaming, immigration, real estate, insurance, and corporate restructuring projects.

Mr. Chan also has a vast experience in securities law, having more than ten years’ experience in capital market transactions ranging from equity offerings to debt securities issuances. He has secured approvals for clients from The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). In 2020, he acted as counsel to joint underwriters in the highly-anticipated maiden issuance of fixed-rate notes by one of the largest investment holding company on the Philippines. He also assists publicly-listed companies in their compliances with the PSE and SEC such as disclosure and reporting requirements, among others.

Mr. Chan also assists institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) with their reportorial filings and regulatory compliances. He was most recently involved in applying for a digital banking license with the BSP.

Mr. Chan also regularly acts as Philippine counsel to international lenders for the redenomination and refinancing of credit facilities for the expansion of commercial malls in China of one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Chan has been recognized by the Legal 500 as a Recommended Lawyer in Antitrust and Competition and in Immigration.

Lawyer Rankings

Philippines > Antitrust and competition

Elmer Serrano heads up the practice at Serrano Law, which has a particular focus on merger control matters; the group has represented clients in all stages of the PCC merger control process, including in pre-notification consultations, Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews, and in requests for exemptions. Phil Ivan Chan is an important practitioner in the team, as is Tephanie Gandia.

Philippines > Intellectual property

Elmer Serrano heads the department at Serrano Law, which is experienced in trademark registration, and inter partes proceedings with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. It regularly advises its clients on the trademark and IP aspects of key deals and transactions. In addition, it has recently handled patent registrations for various real estate and construction companies. Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia are both well-regarded.

Philippines > Real estate and construction

Under the leadership of Elmer Serrano, Serrano Law excels in PPP projects. Phil Ivan Chan handles gaming, mining and real estate projects while Tephanie Gandia caters to acquisition structures and financing in the banking, logistics and retail sectors.

Philippines > Banking and finance

At Serrano Law, managing partner Elmer Serrano heads the banking and finance practice. The firm has a solid reputation for its work with various lenders and borrowers, and is particularly skilled at advising on the restructuring of credit facilities. Phil Ivan Chan is another important member of the department who is experienced in a wide range of banking and finance matters.

Philippines > Corporate and M&A

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Phil Ivan Chan –Serrano Law

Elmer Serrano heads the department at Serrano Law, which regularly acts as counsel on acquisitions involving both equity purchases and asset sales. The team has particular experience in sectors such as shipping, logistics, real estate, energy and retail. It is well-equipped to handle all aspects of transactions, from conducting due diligence reviews to obtaining the relevant regulatory approvals for key deals. Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia are among the other notable members of the group, with Chan bringing experience in dealing with the Philippine Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission, while Gandia advises on M&A and financing, particularly in the banking sector.

Philippines > Capital markets

Elmer Serrano heads the offering at Serrano Law, which has considerable experience in securities law and capital markets. Phil Ivan Chan is skilled at advising on matters such as bond issuances, IPOs and secondary offering filings, while the team also frequently deals with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a broad array of complex matters. The group has been involved in some notable deals relating to equity issuances and public offerings in recent years.