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Tax
The superb team at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan provides the entire range of tax services. It is expertly led by Carina Laforteza, Hector De Leon, Russel Rodriguez and Ronald Mark Lleno. The group is skilled at structuring the tax aspects of corporate transactions. It is also adept at advising on administrative and judicial litigation in relation to tax refunds, and at defending clients against assessments for national and local taxes, as well as in regards to customs duties. The group also assists the firm’s corporate clients with their compliance requirements. In addition, the department is developing considerable expertise in ESG tax work. Rolando Medalla is well-regarded. Maria Viola B. Vista advises clients on the tax implications of corporate transactions and structures in addition to her handling of tax assessments and refunds both at the administrative and court levels.
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Testimonials
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‘The firm is top-notch in terms of expertise, negotiation strategy, output and follow through. Very bright, well-spoken and articulate.'
‘My team worked specifically with Maria Viola Vista and Diana Bataller. They helped us navigate a tricky matter with a regulatory agency. They gave clear strategic guidance on how to address the issue.'
'I was very comfortable working with them and had a high-degree of confidence in my bargaining position because of the firm's engagement with me and my team.’
‘They provide organised and thorough discussions of the topics endorsed to them.’
‘Competent; proactive; accessible; patient; intuitive; and with great attention-to-detail.’
- 'The team is engaged and will keep you updated. It uses several unconventional communication means such as SMS and VOIP calls which is useful when you are out of the country.'
- 'Both Viola and Diana are engaging and provide the information you need. They are likewise cognizant how slow is our judicial process and they manage our expectations.'
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Carina Laforteza
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanNext Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Maria Viola B. Vista
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Carina Laforteza, Hector De Leon, Russel Rodriguez, Ronald Mark Lleno