Mr Russel Rodriguez > SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

The transport practice at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has a strong reputation for its expertise in shipping-related matters and assists a broad range of maritime clients. Its high-value and frequently cross-jurisdictional workload features matters regarding construction and materials, hardware and electronics, and transportation. Investigating casualties and collisions is also a prominent area of focus for the team, in addition to aviation matters, including financing, compliance, leasing and pre-litigation cases. The team is led by disputes specialist Russel Rodriguez, Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta who handles the remit of transport-related transactions, and the experienced Arlene M. Maneja. Bhong Paulo Macasaet, whose specialisms cover power, infrastructure, aviation and finance.

The group at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has noteworthy abilities to provide its clients with assistance with the range of taxation issues, including disputes regarding tax assessments, and complex issues regarding the processing, transmission, and netting of digital payment transactions. It also provides ongoing tax advice to its clientele, the list of which spans sectors from telecoms, to banking and finance, to tech. Carina Laforteza is noteworthy for her expertise in tax structuring, corporation matters and safeguard measures investigations. Hector De Leon, Jr. has a corporate specialism; Russel Rodriguez and Ronald Mark Lleno both harness experience in employment-related cases; while Hiyasmin Lapitan is equipped to advise foreign residents on tax issues. The five co-lead the team, in which Maria Viola B. Vista is also a key member.