Mr Simeon Ken Ferrer > SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan Offices
SYCIPLAW CENTER, 105 PASEO DE ROXAS
1226 MAKATI CITY
METRO MANILA 1226
Philippines
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Mr Simeon Ken Ferrer
Position
Simeon Ken R. Ferrer is an of counsel in SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan. He formerly headed the firm’s Corporate Services Department. His practice areas include banking, finance and securities, foreign investments, mergers and acquisitions, and corporations.
Career
Mr. Ferrer has assisted Philippine and foreign banks and other financial institutions in connection with equity, debt and derivative securities issues, as well as securitization transactions by Philippine corporations and by the Republic of the Philippines. Among his recent securities transactions involving public companies are the San Miguel Corporation Series “2” Preferred Share issue, which was cited as “the largest capital markets transaction in Philippine history”, and the sale by the Uytengsu Family of its controlling interest in Alaska Milk Corporation.
He also assists foreign investors in structuring their direct investments in the Philippines, such as through special economic zone facilities, joint ventures, subsidiaries and branches. He acts as director, corporate secretary or assistant corporate secretary of various Philippine and multinational corporations engaged in diverse economic activities, such as power distribution, car assembly, mineral processing, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, semiconductors, and property holding and development.
Memberships
Mr. Ferrer is a member of the Philippine Bar Association and a Fellow of the Institute of Corporate Directors. He is also the International Alumni Contact for the Philippines of the University of Michigan Alumni Association and head of the firm’s Hiring Committee.
Education
Mr. Pamintuan earned his Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Laws from the University of the Philippines. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 1982.
He received his Master of Laws from the University of Michigan.
Lawyer Rankings
Philippines > Corporate and M&A
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-AƱonuevo retired from the firm in 2022.
Lawyer Rankings
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Antitrust and competition
- Aviation
- Banking and finance
- Corporate and M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Intellectual property
- Labour and employment
- Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction
- Shipping
- Tax
- TMT