Mr Phil Ivan Chan > Serrano Law > Taguig City, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Serrano Law
1105 Tower 2 High Street South Corporate Plaza
26th Street Bonifacio Global City
Taguig City 1634
Philippines

Position

Partner

Career

Mr. Phil Ivan A. Chan is heavily exposed in M&A, banking, mining and energy law, gaming, immigration, real estate, insurance, and corporate restructuring projects.

Mr. Chan also has a vast experience in securities law, having more than ten years’ experience in capital market transactions ranging from equity offerings to debt securities issuances. He has secured approvals for clients from The Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. (PDEx). In 2020, he acted as counsel to joint underwriters in the highly-anticipated maiden issuance of fixed-rate notes by one of the largest investment holding company on the Philippines. He also assists publicly-listed companies in their compliances with the PSE and SEC such as disclosure and reporting requirements, among others.

Mr. Chan also assists institutions supervised by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) with their reportorial filings and regulatory compliances. He was most recently involved in applying for a digital banking license with the BSP.

Mr. Chan also regularly acts as Philippine counsel to international lenders for the redenomination and refinancing of credit facilities for the expansion of commercial malls in China of one of the largest integrated property developers in Southeast Asia.

Mr. Chan has been recognized by the Legal 500 as a Next Generation Partner in Corporate and M&A and Recommended Lawyer in M&A, Capital Markets, Banking and Finance, Real Estate and Construction, Antitrust and Competition Intellectual Property and Immigration.

He is also ranked as a leading lawyer  Rising Star Partner by IFLR 1000.

Lawyer Rankings

Philippines > Real estate and construction

The group at Serrano Law has broad experience, including advising on the acquisitions of reclamation projects, and assisting with due diligence aspects of real estate investment projects. Finance-related aspects of transactions is a key area of focus for the team and an area of specialism of team lead Elmer B. Serrano. Phil Ivan Chan is noted as a ‘seasoned and experienced’ practitioner by clients.

Philippines > Corporate and M&A

(Leading partners)

Phil Ivan Chan – Serrano Law

Serrano Law’s ‘dynamic and collaborative’ practice is headed up by Elmer B. Serrano, who has particular expertise advising on M&A for clients in the banking and financial services industry sectors, assisting with acquisitions which involve equity purchases and sales of assets is a frequent feature of the team’s workload. Both Serrano and Phil Ivan Chan are noted for their ‘exemplary performance and outstanding qualities and skills’, while Tephanie Gandia is regarded as ‘very experienced, practical and resourceful’ by clients.

Philippines > Antitrust and competition

The practice at Serrano Law stands out due to its ‘in-depth industry knowledge and creative strategies’. The team is experienced in handling regulatory compliance and  documentation relating to competition issues. Team head Elmer B. Serrano is experienced in advising on significant banking M&A matters, and Phil Ivan Chan is also noted for his experience in handling the competition aspects of transactions.

Philippines > Banking and finance

The team at Serrano Law is noted for providing sound, creative and meaningful legal solutions’ to clients. The group handles the remit of banking and finance matters, ranging from payment system management, to the finance aspects of high-value M&A, investment plans and capital build-up programs. Experienced practitioner Elmer B. Serrano oversees the practice, and alongside Phil Ivan Chan; both are noted for their ‘exemplary performance and outstanding qualities and skills’. 

Philippines > Capital markets

Serrano Law‘s group is praised by clients for providing ‘sound, creative and meaningful legal solutions’. The team is well-placed to advise on all stages of significant transactions of high-value, from the documentation and compliance aspects, to the closing of deals. Complex bond issuances and securities matters are areas of expertise of Phil Ivan Chan and Tephanie Gandia. Elmer B. Serrano oversees the practice and alongside Chan is highly regarded for his ‘exemplary performance and outstanding qualities’.