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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
19F & 15/F Strata 2000
F. Ortigas Jr. Road, Ortigas Center
1605 Pasig City
Philippines

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Gorriceta) is a top-tier legal powerhouse that is internationally ranked and renowned for its expertise in Corporate and Commercial Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Technology Media & Telecommunications, Banking and Finance, Taxation and Data Privacy.

As a full service law firm, Gorriceta earned international recognition in various practice areas. It is recognized for delivering industry-leading, business oriented, and innovative legal solutions tailored to the needs of its clients, which sets it apart in the legal industry.

Gorriceta is one of the fastest-growing and globally connected law firms in the Philippines, with nearly 50 highly skilled legal professionals and a dedicated team of over 100, offering unparalleled expertise across a diverse range of legal services.

Through its extensive network, Gorriceta has expanded its reach beyond the Philippines, with offices in Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, through partner firm Yusarn Audrey; and partnerships across Europe, Latin America and U.S.A, through its strategic partnership with Euro Latam Lex. With an expanding international footprint, the Firm provides seamless, cross-border legal solutions to its clients, cementing its position as a top-tier legal powerhouse in the international stage.

Department Name Email Telephone
Corporate Mark S. Gorriceta [email protected] +632 8696-0687; +632 8696-0988
Special Projects Anthony Edsel F. Tupaz [email protected] +632 8696-0687; +632 8696-0988
Photo Name Position Profile
Edrian  Apaya photo Edrian Apaya Partner
Lucas Niccolo Cauton III photo Lucas Niccolo Cauton III Senior Partner
Ramon André Cedro photo Ramon André Cedro Senior Partner; Head – Litigation & Labor Group
Micaela Kristina Galvez photo Micaela Kristina Galvez Partner; Head – Intellectual Property Group
Mark Gorriceta photo Mark Gorriceta Managing Partner; Head – Corporate Group, Head – Technology Media and Telecommunications…
Vincent Paul  Saavedra photo Vincent Paul Saavedra Senior Partner; Head – Tax Group
Kristine Torres photo Kristine Torres Partner; Head – Project Finance and ESG Group
Anthony Edsel Tupaz photo Anthony Edsel Tupaz Senior Partner; Head – Data Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Artificial Intelligence; and Special…
Lawyers : 40
Non-Legal : 40
English
Filipino

CLIENT: George Royaca
COMPANY/FIRM: Angkas
TESTIMONIAL:“I am most grateful for Gorriceta for really being the trustworthy partner in kick starting our efforts to professionalize our business and bringing outside investors”


CLIENT: Mel Velarde
COMPANY/FIRM: NOW Corporation
TESTIMONIAL:“To enumerate would be to limit. What is important is that a law firm, no matter how great, must first be trusted by its stakeholders; second, it must deliver the envisioned results. Based on our experiences with Mark and his team, we are able to generate enormous trust in them because of their professionalism, competence and ethics. We are made confident that our teamwork will bear the fruits we envisioned. These are the attributes that make the GorricetaLaw firm stand out above the rest. Congratulations.”


CLIENT: Jimbo Borja
COMPANY/FIRM: S&P Global Philippines
TESTIMONIAL: “Mark Gorriceta and the partners have been a great help for us in terms of establishing our objectives and goals. The reason why Gorriceta and S&P Global work so well together is because we have the same ideals, especially when it comes to trying to make a mark in the industry and communities that we serve. Gorriceta has always been there to advise us, to guide us, and to lead us, making sure that we are in compliance with everything that we do.”


CLIENT: Ron Hose
COMPANY/FIRM: Betur Inc. (Coins.ph)
TESTIMONIAL:“We’ve been working with Mark and the Gorriceta team for several years now. We think that one thing that really sets Gorriceta from other law firms is not just their ability to provide topnotch legal services and their competence on the legal aspect but also their understanding of the commercial side of our business. They’re one of the few law firms who really has a solid, and a cutting edge, intersection between technology and the legal business and we’re very happy with their work.”


CLIENT: Buds Wenceslao
COMPANY/FIRM: D.M. Wenceslao & Associates Inc.
TESTIMONIAL: “I’ve been working with Atty. Mark Gorriceta for a very long time. He handles all my corporate financing and funding issues. He worked on successfully listing our company in 2017. He’s not just my lawyer, he’s also my personal friend. If you all are looking for a law firm that is hard-working, smart and, quite frankly, just knows how to get the job done, then the Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Law Offices is the one for you.”

 

 

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Lawyers Recognized as Asia Business Law Journal’s A-Listers for 2024

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra (Gorriceta) is proud to announce that six of its esteemed partners have been named among the Top 100 Lawyers in the Philippines,

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Unites Tech Innovators at PH Tech Connect in Singapore

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, in partnership with leading Philippine tech organizations,

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra at Singapore FinTech Festival 2024: Championing Innovation in FinTech (SFF2024)

Singapore EXPO — At the 9th annual Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF2024), Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra reinforced its standing as a forward-thinking leader in the FinTech industry.

Grateful Growth: The Summit – A New Office Inauguration on Gorriceta’s Road to 10

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra proudly announced the opening of its new wing, aptly named "The Summit," as part of its Road to 10 celebration, marking a decade of excellence in 2025.

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Hosts GC Corporate Governance Forum with The Legal 500

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, in collaboration with The Legal 500, proudly hosted the GC Corporate Governance and Compliance Forum: Philippines 2024 on September 24, 2024,

Gorriceta Installs Playground at Quezon City Day Care with Teach for the Philippines

In a heartwarming demonstration of community commitment, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra and the Gorriceta Law Foundation,

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Partners with BIHASA to Boost ESG Initiatives

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BIHASA, a highly regarded consulting firm specializing in Environmental, Social,

Atty. Mark Gorriceta Judges at the Annual Asia FinTech Awards 2024

The Annual Asia FinTech Awards 2024, held at Andaz by Hyatt in Singapore, brought together the brightest minds in the fintech and financial services industries to celebrate the region’s most innovative advancements.

Global AI Council – Philippines Convenes at the Manila Tech Summit 2024

The Board of Trustees of the Global AI Council – Philippines convened during the Manila Tech Summit at the Marriott Grand Ballroom in Pasay City.

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Triumphs at the Legal Media 360 Awards

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is proud to announce its recent recognition by Legal Media 360 for exceptional performance across several key practice areas, including Capital Markets, Banking & Finance,

Atty. Mark Gorriceta Elected Corporate Secretary of Fintech Philippines Association

The Fintech Philippines Association (FPH) gratefully announced the appointment of its newly elected officials and board members,

Gorriceta Law Advocates for Ethical AI at CGI Innovation Day

At the CGI Innovation Day in Manila, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra reaffirmed its role as a leader in AI governance and ethics. Senior Partner Edsel Tupaz,

WTW Philippines Hosts Learning Session on AI Transformation and Responsible Use

Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Philippines recently hosted a learning session titled "Embracing Artificial Intelligence: Harnessing Potential, Managing Risks, and Ensuring Responsible Use."

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Featured in M&A Yearbook by Legal Business Magazine

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is proud to announce its feature in the inaugural edition of the M&A Yearbook by Legal Business Magazine, published by The Legal 500.

Empowering Financial Inclusion: Key Takeaways from the Open Finance Revolution 2024

The Fintech Philippines Association (FPH) is thrilled to share the highlights from the 2nd edition of the Open Finance Revolution, held on June 3, 2024.

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