Tax
Praised for its ‘extensive tax practice’ by a client, Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) regularly advises several leading Philippine conglomerates and multinational corporations. It is skilled at advising on challenging assessments for various internal revenue taxes, and on other governmental impositions. Under the leadership of Anthony Gutierrez, it often helps clients with claiming tax refunds involving significant sums before various tax authorities, administrative tribunals, the Court of Tax Appeals, and the Supreme Court. The tax group also frequently advises on corporate and commercial transactions, and on large-scale projects, infrastructure, and energy matters. Advice on tax compliance matters is another core area of focus. Roxanne Tadique is also a key member of the Tax & Customs Practice Group and is a licensed accountant.
Testimonials
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‘A technically strong team that provides practical advice with due consideration for commercial realities. Responsive and supportive.’
‘Anthony is very competent, responsive and well-versed in the area of tax whilst demonstrating the ability to apply this technical knowledge practically to our questions and situations.'
'Anthony communicates clearly and well and is experienced and has a good grasp of the issues specific to our industry which is very much appreciated.'
'Most importantly, Anthony is sincere and takes a real interest in our case and our local team is comfortable reaching out to him and working with him and his team. Pricing is competitive.'
'C&G Law has top-notch tax lawyers with comparable exceptional academic and professional backgrounds. It also has an international linkage which is lacking in some of the domestic law firms, which we find very useful especially for issues involving cross-border transactions as well as transfer pricing.'
'All the lawyers of C&G Law that we have dealt with are very proactive in terms of client management. Feedback and status reports are given on a timely basis, without need of a follow-up from us.'
'This consistent level of client service delivery is maintained by C&G Law regardless of whether the engagement is a major or a minor one.'
Key clients
- Metro
- Rail Transit Corporation
- SN Aboitiz Power-Magat, Inc.
- A. Menarini Philippines Inc.
- First Gen Corporation and FGEN LNG Corporation
- Retail Energy Supply Association
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
- Robinsons Land Corporation
- Ayala Group of Companies
- TeaM Energy Corporation
- Opella Healthcare Philippines Inc.
- Webb Fontaine Asia, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advising a leading Philippine power generation group on tax-related issues on over $1bn LNG infrastructure development project with onshore and offshore components.
- Acted and obtained a favourable judgment from the Court of Tax Appeals for Metro Rail Transit Corporation for the cancellation of one of the largest tax assessments in recent years.
- Representing SN Aboitiz Power-Magat, Inc. to advocate the cancellation of a tax assessment relating to incentives granted to renewable energy developers which is the first of its kind.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anthony Gutierrez