Primarily engaged in project finance, due diligence reviews, and loan agreement issues, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad's broad client base comprises investment platforms, banks, power plants and real estate companies. Project finance specialist Mark Vergara co-leads the team, offering expertise in multijurisdictional matters concerning loan, financing and security issues. Practice co-head Rosalia S. Bartolome-Alejo is skilled at handling real estate projects, advising on financing and security agreements, as well as loan documentation. Other key practitioners include Erika Paulino, who brings expertise in transactional issues relating to corporate and project finance.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
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Testimonials

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  • 'The firm has a firm grasp of banking laws and financial markets. They have always given us their undivided attention notwithstanding their work load.' 

  • ‘Manuel Gonzalez is one of the more knowledgeable lawyers I know. Cool and calm and always creative in his thought process.' 

  • 'Gwyneth Ong has deep knowledge of corporate and banking laws and is always available.'
  • 'Janice Co is personable and easy work with.'

Key clients

  • Sta. Lucia Land Inc.
  • Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
  • Aboitiz Power Corporation
  • Emerging Power, Inc.

Lawyers

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Practice head

Mark O. Vergara; Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo

Other key lawyers

Erika Paulino