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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) Offices

30/F 88 CORPORATE CENTER
SEDENO CORNER VALERO STREETS
SALCEDO VILLAGE, MAKATI CITY 1227
Philippines
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Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio

Position
Partner
Career
Katrine (Kat) Paula became a partner of C&G Law in January 2021. She is a key member of the firm’s General Corporate Practice Group, Energy, Construction & Infrastructure Sector Group, and Labour & Immigration Practice Group.
Kat’s practice areas include construction, corporate services, energy, foreign investments, infrastructure, employment, and mergers & acquisitions.
Kat has been cited by The Legal 500 as a Rising Star in corporate and M&A in its 2021 and 2022 publications, and a Next Generation Partner in its 2023 publication. The Legal 500 has also recognized Kat in the field of labor and employment as a Next Generation Lawyer in its 2019 and 2020 publications, as a Rising Star in its 2021 and 2022 publications, and a Next Generation Partner in its 2023 publication. In relation to her labor and employment work, impressed clients have described her as an “expert in both substantive and procedural law” and mentioned that she “responds to our requests in a very prompt and extensive manner and look at our issues at all angles.”
In 2017, Kat was seconded to the Mergers & Acquisitions department of Rajah & Tann Singapore LLP.
Kat has been teaching at San Beda University and San Beda College-Alabang since 2014.
Memberships
- Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2014-present)
- Faculty, San Beda College of Law (2014-present)
- Legal Intern, San Beda Legal Aid Bureau (2012-2013)
- Associate Editor, San Beda Law Journal (2012-2013)
Education
- LLB, San Beda College of Law
- BA Political Science, University of the Philippines
- Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2014
Lawyer Rankings
Philippines > Corporate and M&A
(Next Generation Partners)Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio – Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)
The ‘excellent team’ at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is headed up by Norma Margarita Patacsil, who is considered ‘a top practitioner in the Philippines’ by clients; Patacsil harnesses expertise in M&A, corporate and commercial matters. The group has well-established expertise advising on all aspects of the broad range of complex transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions and sales of considerable value, often with cross-jurisdictional scope. Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido handles energy-related work, while Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio has expertise in due diligence aspects of transactions.
Philippines > Labour and employment (including immigration)
(Next Generation Partners)Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio – Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)
The ‘very dependable’ cohort at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is well-equipped to handle complex labour matters, including employment contract compliance breaches, terminations, and investigations of misconduct, fraud and negligence. The team is also well-equipped to handle complex disputes, with practice head Cesar Santamaria having noteworthy experience in handling sensitive and complex immigration cases. Immigration is also an area of specialism of both Vladi Miguel Lazaro, who is noted for his ‘mastery of Philippine law’, and Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio. Nicolo Mendiola also stands out for his expertise in both contentious and non-contentious employment work.
Lawyer Rankings
- Labour and employment (including immigration) Philippines
- Next Generation Partners Philippines > Labour and employment (including immigration)
- Next Generation Partners Philippines > Corporate and M&A
- Corporate and M&A Philippines
Top Tier Firm Rankings
- Antitrust and competition
- Dispute resolution
- Labour and employment (including immigration)
- Projects and energy
- Real estate and construction
- Tax