Norma Margarita Patacsil heads the group at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law), which continues to be busy advising numerous clients on a variety of significant corporate and commercial transactions across a range of industries. It is skilled at advising on diverse matters such as the incorporation of new entities, governance and compliance, as well as acquisitions and mergers. The group has also assisted several clients in obtaining Philippine Competition Commission approval on some key deals. Andrea Katipunan has a broad practice – she has advised on a variety of public-private partnerships. Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio has significant experience in government procurement and build-operate-transfer projects.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Good size and reputation. Some high-quality partners and associates.’

  • ‘Personable and reasonable. Good sounding boards.’

  • ‘Norge Patacsil is excellent.’

Key clients

  • Ayala Land, Inc
  • Holcim Philippines, Inc

Work highlights

  • Advised Ayala Land, Inc in an unusual five-way merger involving two publicly listed companies.
  • Advising on a merger creating a significant global ship management company.
  • Advising on a joint venture between a member of a leading Philippine conglomerate and its Singaporean partner to develop and operate carrier-neutral data centres across the Philippines.

Lawyers

Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Norma Margarita Patacsil

Other key lawyers

Andrea Katipunan, Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio