Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)‘s caseload encompasses high-value transactions spanning the real estate, life sciences and telecommunications sectors, with a particular focus on energy mandates. Lauded by clients as a ’leading M&A practitioner,’ team head Norma Margarita B. Patacsil brings extensive expertise in tax, regulatory and joint venture issues, often working on cross-border deals. Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido specialises in energy matters, while Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio is skilled at handling due diligence and purchase agreements.
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‘Norma Patascil is a leading M&A practitioner in the country and the go-to counsel for a number of huge American multinationals.’
'Deep knowledge. The team are very capable and availble to carefully research issues.'
Key clients
- First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
Advised and assisted First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation on the structuring, drafting of the agreements, and negotiations for its joint venture with Tokyo Gas Ltd.
Assisted a leading Asian multinational bank investing in a prominent Philippine fintech player.
Assisted a leading real estate developer to obtain notification/merger clearance exemption for its acquisition of a prominent and historical parcel of land in Metro Manila.
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
Norma Margarita B. Patacsil
Other key lawyers
Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido; Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio