Well-regarded for its expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and data privacy, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra advises a stellar roster of fintech clients. The practice is jointly headed by Mark Gorriceta and Micaela Galvez, alongside Kristine Torres who provides the team with expertise of finance and capital markets. Anthony Edsel Tupaz is a key contact for domestic tech start-ups work and Liane Stella Candelario is proficient in the corporate structuring of blockchain-based tech companies.

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Key clients

  • UnionBank of the Philippines
  • UBX Philippines Corporation
  • Binance Capital Management Co. Ltd
  • dLocal, LLP
  • Xendit
  • DragonPay
  • Investree Philippines, Inc
  • Appsolutely Inc.
  • Plentina Lending, Inc
  • F(Dev) Digital Innovations and Ventures Inc.
  • Shopee
  • Binance Investments Co. Ltd
  • PDAX

Work highlights

  • Assisted Direct Agent 5 in its application for Electronic Money Issuer and Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) licenses.

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
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
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.

Mark Gorriceta, Kristine Torres, Micaela Galvez

Other key lawyers

Anthony Edsel Tupaz, Liane Stella Candelario