Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)The ‘excellent team’ at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is headed up by Norma Margarita Patacsil, who is considered ’a top practitioner in the Philippines’ by clients; Patacsil harnesses expertise in M&A, corporate and commercial matters. The group has well-established expertise advising on all aspects of the broad range of complex transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions and sales of considerable value, often with cross-jurisdictional scope. Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido handles energy-related work, while Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio has expertise in due diligence aspects of transactions.
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‘Excellent team - very responsive and have deep local market knowledge. Brought a problem-solving mindset to issues that arose.’
‘Norma Margarita Patacsil is a top practitioner in the Philippines.’
Key clients
- The Coca-Cola Company
- FGen LNG Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised The Coca-Cola Company, its affiliates, and Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. in the $1.8bn sale of 100% of CCBPI by TCCC affiliates to a joint venture company of CCEP and Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
- Advising and assisting First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation on the structuring, drafting of the agreements, and negotiations for the deal, on corporate, competition, tax, regulatory, and other aspects of its joint venture with Tokyo Gas Ltd.
- Assisting a leading independent power producer and member of a prominent energy conglomerate client in the bidding for the Casecnan multi-purpose irrigation and power Project.
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