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Under the joint leadership of Ben Yap and Jesus Paolo Protacio, the excellent team at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is well-equipped to handle a broad range of local and international high-value disputes. Its domestic and international arbitration practice is also well-regarded. The nimble team covers a diverse range of matters from construction and contractual disputes to advising on the enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. The group is also recognised for its work on major disputes involving the energy sector. Head of the firm’s tax practice group Anthony Mark Gutierrez receives plaudits for his work on a variety of tax disputes and for his focus on commercial litigation. Vladi Miguel Lazaro plays a pivotal role in the department as well, representing clients in tax-related court proceedings against local government units.
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‘The firm has continued to provide us with succinct advice on a number of complex matters including taxation and matters of corporate law. Billing has always been clear and fair.’
‘They respond quickly with advice and have been available on short notice for conference calls, and well prepared for interactions when negotiating.’
‘They are very responsive and provide thorough and knowledgeable advice, tailored to the needs of the client.’
‘Jesus Paolo Protacio is very reactive and has a quick grasp of the legal questions involved. He always submits the product well in advance, leaving room for discussion with the client.’
- 'Firm's response is timely and responsive to business requirements.'
- 'Partner in charge Atty. Lazaro provides practical legal advice that is responsive to business requirements.'
Key clients
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Metro Rail Transit Corporation
- TeaM Energy Corporation
- STEAG State Power, Inc.
- TeaM Sual Corporation
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
- Robinsons Land Corporation
- Ayala Group of Companies
- SN Aboitiz Power-Magat, Inc.
- SN Aboitiz Power-Benguet, Inc.
- AP Renewables, Inc.
- East Asia Utilities Corp.
- First Gen/Lopez Group of Companies
- Aice Brands Ice Cream Philippines, Inc.
- GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co.
- GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.
Work highlights
- Representing Standard Chartered Bank in pursuing its PHP1.12bn claim against Philippine Guarantee Corporation (a government owned and controlled corporation, formerly known as Trade and Investment Development Corporation and Philippine Export-Import Credit Agency).
- Representing Metro Rail Transit Corporation (MRTC) in proceedings before various courts (including the Philippine Supreme Court) against the local governments of Makati City, Pasay City, Mandaluyong City and Quezon City.
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Ben Yap, Jesus Paolo Protacio