Primarily engaged in complex and high-value banking and finance transactions, the team at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan regularly acts for banks and financial institutions, as well as both borrowers and issuers. Practice head Philbert E. Varona specialises in mergers and acquisitions, finance and securities matters. With a focus on corporate and tax issues, Benedicto Panigbatan remains engaged across a number of development projects, often advising on loan agreement matters. Jan Celine Abaño-Ranada is skilled at handling project financing, privatisation, energy and infrastructure mandates, while Bhong Paulo Macasaet leads on high-profile deals and security agreements for financial institutions. Julia Patricia C. Herrera-Lim frequently assists acquisition and project financings across the transport and renewable energy sectors.
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- 'The firm has been consistently one of the top law firms in the country, and it is not a surprise.'
- 'Benedicto Panigbatan is consistently reliable.'
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Bank of the Philippine Islands
- BDO-Unibank
- China Bank Capital Corporation
- OceanaGold
- PNB Capital Investment Corporation
- Jin Chan Invest Pte Ltd
- Lazada E-Services Philippines, Inc.
- SM Investments Corporation
- Asia United Bank and Bank of Commerce
- Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
- Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc.
Work highlights
Acted on the project financing for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project.
Advised The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited on the acquisition financing transaction of Evans Bidco Pty Limited and Global Loan Agency Services Australia Nominees Pty Limited.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Philbert E. Varona
Other key lawyers
Benedicto Panigbatan; Jan Celine C. Abaño-Ranada; Bhong Paulo Macasaet; Julia Patricia C. Herrera-Lim