Mr Bhong Paulo Macasaet > SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s practice has a strong reputation for handling the remit of complex banking and finance transactions. The portfolio of clients the team assists features numerous well-known banks and corporations, with renewable energy, fintech and infrastructure being areas focus for the team. Philbert E. Varona leads the team and specialises in finance and securities, M&A, infrastructure and government contracts. Bhong Paulo Macasaet has particular expertise assisting clients with the negotiation and drafting elements of corporate notes facility agreements, omnibus loans and security agreements. M&A and investment are key areas of expertise for Roshni Balani. Jan Celine Abaño-Ranada is also noteworthy.

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.