Bhong Paulo Macasaet
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanThe transport practice at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has a strong reputation for its expertise in shipping-related matters and assists a broad range of maritime clients. Its high-value and frequently cross-jurisdictional workload features matters regarding construction and materials, hardware and electronics, and transportation. Investigating casualties and collisions is also a prominent area of focus for the team, in addition to aviation matters, including financing, compliance, leasing and pre-litigation cases. The team is led by disputes specialist Russel Rodriguez, Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta who handles the remit of transport-related transactions, and the experienced Arlene M. Maneja. Bhong Paulo Macasaet, whose specialisms cover power, infrastructure, aviation and finance.
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- 'Russel Rodriguez and Raymond Nhil P. Shappit have done a good job of walking us through the complexities of the Philippines' import laws and administrative requirements. They have had to work with different personnel within tight timeframes.'
- 'Russel Rodriguez and Raymond Nhil P. Shappit have been very helpful in elaborating on the process and legal requirements for the trade issues we've encountered. They have been extremely responsive and assisted by coordinating with the relevant government agencies.'
Key clients
- BBAM Singapore Pte. Ltd.
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Voyager Aviation Holdings
- Nordic Aviation Capital A/S
- SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
- Dubai Aerospace International
- Keppel Subic Shipyard, Inc.
- Frabelle Food Corporation
- Hoya Marine Corporation
- Keppel Batangas Shipyard
- Melaleuca of the Philippines, Inc.
- Mayer Brown
- SCG International (Philippines) Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted clients in responding to a verified complaint in personam and in rem against a Papua New Guinea-flagged fishing vessel.
- Advised the client in its dispute with the Bureau of Customs regarding the maximum storage period applicable to its regional warehouse.
- Assisted the client in the registration of their import licenses and permits.
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Practice head
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Russel Rodriguez, Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta, Arlene M. Maneja