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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra > The Legal 500 Rankings

Philippines > TMT Tier 1

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 Kristina 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.

Philippines > Labour and employment Tier 2

Under the leadership of Ramon Andre Cedro, Francis Africa and  Edrian Apaya, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra's practice thrives in the immigration space, often assisting clients with overseas employment matters. The team also handles the full spectrum of cases regarding labour relations and standards including bargaining negotiations, mandatory government employment compliance, sexual harassment in the workplace and unfair labour.

Philippines > Tax Tier 2

At Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, member of the Tax Management Association of the Philippines Vincent Paul Saavedra has an established reputation for his work on estate and tax planning structures. Saavedra also excels in advising on tax audits, and continues to provide legal opinions to numerous local and international clients on various corporate and tax matters. Managing partner Mark Gorriceta is another leading member of the practice. Senior associate Dyan Angela de la Fuente covers a broad spectrum of issues, and frequently advises domestic and foreign companies on tax matters.

Philippines > Banking and finance Tier 3

The banking and finance practice at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra covers both regulatory and transactional work, in addition to advising on all aspects of digital banking. It has a diverse range of clients, which includes several fintech companies, amongst others. Mark Gorriceta is the firm’s managing partner and is well regarded for his work in this area. Anthony Edsel Tupaz, Kristine Torres and Micaela Galvez are among the other key members of the department.

Philippines > Capital markets Tier 3

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra fields a team which continues to be busy advising on various securities transactions, while frequently acting on IPOs, follow-on and top-up offerings, as well as private placements. In addition, the firm is well-equipped to advise on tender offers and other matters such as the reverse take-overs of publicly listed companies. Managing partner Mark Gorriceta is a prominent member of the department, alongside Kristine Torres and Micaela Galvez.

Philippines > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Under the collective leadership of Mark Gorriceta, Kristine Torres and Micaela Galvez, the group at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra enjoys a steady stream of instructions on an array of private equity, venture capital and M&A deals. It is particularly skilled at handling various securities transactions, such as IPOs and follow-on and top-up offerings, and transactions involving private placements and backdoor listings. The practice has demonstrable experience in the reverse take-overs of publicly listed companies and secondary offerings, as well as particular expertise in fintech, digital assets, artificial intelligence and blockchain matters.

Philippines > Immigration Tier 3

Philippines > Intellectual property Tier 3

The team at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is collectively led by Mark Gorriceta; Lucas Niccolo Cauton; Ramon Andre Cedro and Micaela Kristina Galvez. It handles a broad array of matters involving trademark registrations and enforcement issues.

Philippines > Projects and energy Tier 3

Julius M. Lotilla, Anthony Edsel Tupaz and Kristine Torres collectively spearhead the department at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. It is adept at handling a range of special projects, infrastructure, real estate and construction matters in the Philippines. The agile team advises government agencies and clients on a variety of matters relating to PPP transactions, concession agreements and toll operation contracts.

Philippines > Dispute resolution Tier 4

Francis Africa and Ramon Andre Cedro jointly head the dispute resolution department at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. It frequently handles civil, criminal, tax, corporate and labour related disputes. The team is also well-equipped to advise on compliance and regulatory matters in the transport sector. Other areas of focus include cases concerning nullity of marriages and adoption, as well as data privacy and cybersecurity issues.

Philippines > Real estate and construction