Bhong Paulo A. Macasaet is a partner in SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. He is a member of the firm’s special projects and banking groups. His areas of practice include mergers, acquisitions, aviation, and banking and finance. Mr. Macasaet has experience in several high-value transactions, including acquisitions other forms of investments, as well as financing.
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has a strong aviation financing practice, which typically advises on the loan transaction and security documentation aspects of various major deals; in regards to loans, it also advises on the numerous remedial options that are available to clients in the event of a default. In addition, it frequently advises its client roster, which is formed in large part of foreign and local banks as well as financial institutions, on their obtaining a license to do business in the Philippines, wherein it assists with the Civil Aviation Authority registration process and with the obtaining of a foreign air carrier’s permit. The group excels in litigation also. Philbert Varona is the practice head and both Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta and Bhong Paulo Macasaet are also well-regarded team members.
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‘The team is very capable and competent when advising on aviation matters and providing local law advice and on-the-ground assistance. They are prompt and efficient and solutions-oriented.’
‘Bhong is a capable attorney who works diligently and has a good grasp of aviation matters as they impact on the Philippines.’
Key clients
- BBAM Singapore Pe. Ltd.
- Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank
- Voyager Aviation Holdings (formerly Intrepid)
- Nordic Aviation Capital A/S
- SMBC Aviation Capital Limited
- Dubai Aerospace International
- Philippine National Bank
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Philbert Varona