John Paul V. de Leon is a partner in SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. He is a member of the firm’s Special Projects and Banking Finance and Securities Groups. His practice areas include real estate development, infrastructure, mergers and acquisitions, finance and securities and investments (both foreign and local) in highly regulated areas such as information technology, food and drugs, health care, media, advertising, gaming and retail trade.
Land due diligence remains a key strength of SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s practice, which maintains its broad client roster of foreign governments, hotel operators and real estate developers. The team is also a key contact for land developers on a breadth of real estate projects including hotel developments, residential condominiums and multi-use projects. Rocky Alejandro Reyes spearheads the department and is adept in infrastructure in addition to power and energy mandates. Angel Salita is well-versed in special projects including oil and gas, telecoms and water, while John Paul De Leon and Bhong Paulo Macasaet are knowledgeable of financing.
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Key clients
- Aboitiz Group
- Bell Canada
- Dentsu Aegis Network
- Frontier Tower Associates Philippines, Inc.
- Gilbert & Tobin
- Hyatt International
- Keppel Midgard Holdings Pte. Ltd.
- Manila Electric Company
- Marriott
- MasterCard
- Metro Pacific Group
- Mitsubishi Corporation
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Mitsui Fudosan
- Mitsui & Co
- PLDT, Inc.
- San Miguel Corporation
- Skadden Arps
- TMI Associates
- United Laboratories, Inc.
Lawyers
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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.
Rocky Alejandro Reyes