Mr Elmer Serrano > Serrano Law > Taguig City, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Elmer Serrano heads up the practice at Serrano Law, which has a particular focus on merger control matters; the group has represented clients in all stages of the PCC merger control process, including in pre-notification consultations, Phase 1 and Phase 2 reviews, and in requests for exemptions. Phil Ivan Chan is an important practitioner in the team, as is Tephanie Gandia.

Elmer Serrano heads the department at Serrano Law, which is experienced in trademark registration, and inter partes proceedings with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines. It regularly advises its clients on the trademark and IP aspects of key deals and transactions. In addition, it has recently handled patent registrations for various real estate and construction companies. Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia are both well-regarded.

Under the leadership of Elmer Serrano, Serrano Law excels in PPP projects. Phil Ivan Chan handles gaming, mining and real estate projects while Tephanie Gandia caters to acquisition structures and financing in the banking, logistics and retail sectors.

At Serrano Law, managing partner Elmer Serrano heads the banking and finance practice. The firm has a solid reputation for its work with various lenders and borrowers, and is particularly skilled at advising on the restructuring of credit facilities. Phil Ivan Chan is another important member of the department who is experienced in a wide range of banking and finance matters.

Elmer Serrano heads the department at Serrano Law, which regularly acts as counsel on acquisitions involving both equity purchases and asset sales. The team has particular experience in sectors such as shipping, logistics, real estate, energy and retail. It is well-equipped to handle all aspects of transactions, from conducting due diligence reviews to obtaining the relevant regulatory approvals for key deals. Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia are among the other notable members of the group, with Chan bringing experience in dealing with the Philippine Stock Exchange and Securities and Exchange Commission, while Gandia advises on M&A and financing, particularly in the banking sector.

Elmer Serrano heads the offering at Serrano Law, which has considerable experience in securities law and capital markets. Phil Ivan Chan is skilled at advising on matters such as bond issuances, IPOs and secondary offering filings, while the team also frequently deals with the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a broad array of complex matters. The group has been involved in some notable deals relating to equity issuances and public offerings in recent years.