The ‘very dependable’ cohort at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is well-equipped to handle complex labour matters, including employment contract compliance breaches, terminations, and investigations of misconduct, fraud and negligence. The team is also well-equipped to handle complex disputes, with practice head Cesar Santamaria having noteworthy experience in handling sensitive and complex immigration cases. Immigration is also an area of specialism of both Vladi Miguel Lazaro, who is noted for his ’mastery of Philippine law’, and Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio. Nicolo Mendiola also stands out for his expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment work.

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  • ‘Vladi Miguel Lazaro's team and the strength of his team is in client management - he is able to advise on a wide variety of matters and is very responsive and comprehensive in his advice. You know that you are able to rely on him to come back with an answer quickly, as compared to other firms that we have used.’

  • ‘Vladi Miguel Lazaro is accommodating and quick to respond whenever we need.’

  • ‘C&G Law is very dependable and they are always available to address our concerns. They have been very responsive and proactive and their team is well-staffed and well-trained. Their client service is outstanding.'

  • 'They certainly have commercial awareness and offer practical legal solutions to issues. We derive excellent value for money from them. ’

  • ‘Vladi Miguel Lazaro responds to our questions and requests in a timely fashion, even at short notice, and is very thorough, reliable and has extensive experience and a mastery of Philippine law.’

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Leading partners
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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.

Cesar Santamaria

Other key lawyers

Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio, Vladi Miguel Lazaro, Nicolo Mendiola