Albert Vincent Y. Yu Chang > Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)
30/F 88 CORPORATE CENTER
SEDENO CORNER VALERO STREETS
SALCEDO VILLAGE, MAKATI CITY 1227
Philippines

Position

Partner

Career

Albert is an experienced business attorney focused on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and general corporate matters. As a U.S. and Philippine-trained attorney, he advises clients in relation to inbound and outbound foreign direct investments and cross-border transactions.  In light of his commercial background, he also advises clients regarding business disputes and legal remedies.

Albert practiced with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. from 2005 to 2012, and with SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan from 1997 to 2000 and from 2014 to 2017. He was named among 40 “Under Forty” business leaders by the Grand Rapids Business Journal in 2007 and 2009, and featured among 20 “young leaders” by the Grand Rapids Magazine in 2008.

Memberships

Deputy Editor, International Law News, American Bar Association Section of International Law
Member, Books Board, American Bar Association Section of International Law
Past Chair, Asia-Pacific Committee, American Bar Association Section of International Law

Education

Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., Juris Doctor (2005) and Master of Laws (with honors) (2001)
Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, Philippines, Juris Doctor (second honors) (1997)
De La Salle University – Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Commerce (1993)
Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan (2006)
Admitted to the Philippine Bar (1998)