Serrano Law's group is praised by clients for providing ‘sound, creative and meaningful legal solutions’. The team is well-placed to advise on all stages of significant transactions of high-value, from the documentation and compliance aspects, to the closing of deals. Complex bond issuances and securities matters are areas of expertise of Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia. Elmer B. Serrano oversees the practice and alongside Chan is highly regarded for his ’exemplary performance and outstanding qualities’.
Testimonials
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‘Serrano Law acted as the counsel on largest single bond issuance from the private sector. The firm advised on the regulatory compliance, documentation, and closing of the deal.’
‘Elmer B. Serrano and Phil Ivan Chan provided timely and practical advice on the regulatory requirements and disclosure obligations of our case.’
‘We have engaged Serrano Law for two decades already as our legal counsel. They have a deep understanding of our various businesses including commercial banking, investment banking, life insurance and insurance brokerage, finance and leasing, securities brokerage etc. and as such have been able to provide us with sound, creative and meaningful legal solutions that will meet both our and our counterparty’s objectives and will comply with regulatory requirements.'
'They have also delivered their services on time despite multiple deadlines. We have trusted SLPH in keeping and handling our transactions and information confidentially.’
‘We commend Elmer B. Serrano and Phil Ivan Chan for their exemplary performance and outstanding qualities and skills they possess as lawyers. Both have developed creative and innovative solutions to our legal issues, were able to conduct thorough research on legal issues and relevant regulations, have strong writing abilities in drafting legal documents and contracts and have been very professional and trustworthy in their dealings with us.’
‘Serrano Law acted as the counsel in a matter considered as the largest single bond issuance from the private sector. The firm advised on the regulatory compliance, documentation, and closing of the deal.’
‘Very thorough in providing legal opinion, covering both the business and legal aspects of the transaction. Recommended actions are aligned with organizational objectives. Members are well-rounded and can participate in all projects.’
‘Elmer B. Serrano, Tephanie Gandia, Jesse John Hermoso and Melissa Jean Hipolito are all very professional in terms of delivering required results in a timely manner. They are very polite and take time to explain the law applied in their recommendations. Would highly recommend them to anyone who seeks legal advice.’
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Elmer B. Serrano