Erika Paulino
Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez SociedadThe group at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is well-placed to assist its sector-spanning client roster on the broad range of complex matters, including assisting in the financing aspects of large-scale and high-value construction projects; drafting facilities and security agreements; and advising on due diligence aspects of construction projects. Additionally, the team is well-equipped to assist with acquisitions and transfers of land. Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo helms the team and harnesses expertise in the financing of various large-scale, land-related transactions. Bartolome-Alejo leads alongside Janice Co for whom due diligence is an area of particular expertise. Gwyneth S. Ong and Erika Paulino are also recommended practitioners.
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Key clients
- Sta. Lucia Land, Inc.
- PV Sinag Power Inc.
- Asia United Bank
- Union Bank of the Philippines
- Suntrust Resort Holdings, Inc.
- P.A. Alvarez Properties Development Corporation
- Calumpang Packaging Corporation
- Emerging Power Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Asia United Bank and Union Bank of the Philippines in the grant of up to Php 9bn term loan facilities in favour of Hann Philippines, Inc. for the construction and development of a 450-hectare luxury golf resort development in New Clark City, Tarlac.
- Represented Suntrust Resort Holdings, Inc. in its maiden project financing in the amount of Php 25bn, which will partially fund the construction and operational phase of a hotel and casino project in Pasay City, Metro Manila.
- Assisted Calumpang Packaging Corporation in its acquisition of several parcels of land and material recovery facility assets in Southern Philippines, and obtained the required authority from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority that allowed the company to avail the relevant tax incentives.
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.
Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo, Janice Co