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.
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‘Serrano Law is composed of versatile and proficient lawyers in the banking & finance practice. They are highly efficient and deliver promptly on their commitments and timetable. They are easy to work with, responsive to our needs and easily accessible.’
‘We’ve been working with Elmer Serrano and Phil Ivan Chan for more than a decade. More important than their legal expertise, they have a deep understanding of our business.’
‘The team is composed of proficient, able and expert lawyers.’
‘Elmer Serrano and Phil Ivan Chan have deep understanding of our business and industry. They are able to handle complex issues and often offer practical solutions to the issues.'
Key clients
- BDO Unibank, Inc.
- Udenna Corporation
- Udenna Land/Clark Global City Corp.
- Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corp.
- Dominion Holdings, Inc. (formerly BDO Leasing and Finance, Inc.)
- BDO Finance Corporation
- Bankers Association of the Philippines
- Philippine Payments Management, Inc.
- Megalink, Inc.
- Hitachi Omron Terminal Solutions - Japan
- Bravo Time Ventures Limited
- MNM Capital OPC
- RYM Business Management Corporation
- United Overseas Bank, Phils. Branch
- SM Investments Corporation
- BDO Capital & Investment Corporation
- Security Bank Corporation
- RePay Digital Banking Solutions, Inc.
- Philippine Veterans Bank
Work highlights
- Advised BDO Capital & Investment Corporation as lead arranger and sole bookrunner, and BDO Unibank, Inc. and Security Bank Corporation as Initial Note Holders, for the Php3bn Notes Facility Agreement of Unistar as Issuer.
- Advised BDO Unibank, Inc. for its maiden issuance of Blue Bonds pursuant to the Blue Bond Subscription Agreement with International Finance Corporation.
- Advising a local start-up fintech company on the regulatory requirements for launching a digital wallet app.
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Elmer Serrano