Ms Janice Co > Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile
Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad Offices
33RD FLOOR, THE ORIENT SQUARE
F. ORTIGAS JR. ROAD, ORTIGAS CENTER
1600 PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA
Philippines
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Ms Janice Co
Work Department
Banking & Finance; Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions
Position
Senior Associate
Career
Ms. Co is actively involved the Firm’s banking and finance, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions practice. She has been instrumental in several important transactions of the Firm, providing invaluable support to the partners and the clients. Janice has lead several intensive due diligence exercises, sometimes simultaneously, in preparation for offerings and acquisitions, in all cases displaying an eye for detail and the ability to spot issues. In addition, she has participated in the documentation and negotiations processes, with the ability to establish rapport with colleagues, clients and regulators alike.
Ms. Co has been recognized by the Legal500 as a Rising Star in Capital Markets since 2020.
Languages
English; Filipino
Memberships
Integrated Bar of the Philippines
Education
Ateneo de Manila University, Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (2004)
Lawyer Rankings
Philippines > Real estate and construction
Noted for its transactional real estate capabilities, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad assists private project proponents and financiers on energy and natural resources, housing, and public infrastructure projects. Janice Co leads the department; Manuel Gonzalez is adept in project finance and Erika Paulino handles real estate portfolio divestments. Gwyneth Ong caters to real estate developments, while Mark Vergara is also a name to note.
Philippines > Capital markets
(Next Generation Partners)Manuel Gonzalez heads the practice at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad, which has particular strength in equity capital markets. The team has handled a wide spectrum of securities-related issues ranging from IPOs, follow-on and rights offers, to tender offers and the delisting of companies. It is also well placed to advise on reverse takeovers of publicly listed firms, and on the issue of global depositary receipts. In addition, the group is highly regarded for its expertise in debt capital markets, where it acts as counsel to domestic financial institutions and issuers on the issue of corporate notes, bonds and other debt instruments. Another core area of focus for the practice is advising on real estate investment trusts (REITs). Gwyneth Ong is highly sought after for her advice on the various commercial and regulatory requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Philippine Economic Zone Authorities. Janice Co and Mark Vergara are further notable key members of the team.
Lawyer Rankings
- Capital markets Philippines
- Next Generation Partners Philippines > Capital markets
- Real estate and construction Philippines
Top Tier Firm Rankings
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