Ms Rose Marie King-Dominguez > SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Operating under the leadership of Rocky Alejandro Reyes, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is particularly experienced in M&A pertaining to data centres as well as telecoms. The practice’s key strengths also lie in data privacy and cybersecurity, insure-tech, IP and satellite services matters. Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez is a key port of call for significant tech and media clients on market entry and regulatory matters. Franco Aristotle Larcina is knowledgeable of tech and data privacy as well as securities regulations, while John Paul De Leon is well-regarded for his expertise in the fintech sector. Arlene Maneja is well-informed on the antitrust implications of acquisitions, while Ricardo Jesus Gutierrez is seasoned in franchising and distribution.

Spearheaded by Rocky Alejandro Reyes, the outstanding team at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has acted on many of the largest investments and M&A deals in the country. It is adept at advising on foreign investments and frequently advises leading global companies on establishing their businesses in the Philippines. The group has an excellent track record of advising on competition law (including merger notifications), anti-money laundering regulations, data privacy and other e-commerce issues. In addition, it regularly works with international law firms on key projects and transactions. The agile team currently works with numerous major local corporations and foreign companies, in almost all the key industries. Imelda Manguiat is another notable member of the department who specialises in foreign investments and mergers and acquisitions, as well as power and infrastructure projects. Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez has particular expertise in TMT matters. Managing partner Hector De Leon and of counsel and corporate services head Simeon Ken Ferrer are other key contacts. Senior partner Marievic Ramos-Añonuevo retired from the firm in 2022.