SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan advises clients across the banking and financial services, real estate, and mining sectors. The firm’s recent work includes high-value transactions involving IPOs, securities issuances and listings, as well as refinancing mandates. Leading the practice, Philbert E. Varona brings expertise in M&A and foreign investments, while Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta is skilled at handling joint ventures. Joan Mae To-Conejos is versed private equity transactions, while Aaron Roi Riturban is experienced in advising on project financing and restructuring matters. Kristina Paola Frias is another key member of the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team has consistently provided solutions to our issues in transactions. We can rely on them for support particularly during negotiations of agreements.'
- 'Vicente Gerochi readily offers solutions to our issues. The agreements prepared by his team are error free.'
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
- Norton Rose Fulbright LLP
- Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc.
Lawyers
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
Melyjane G. Bertillo-Ancheta; Joan Mae T0-Conejos; Aaron Roi B. Riturban; Kristina Paola P. Frias