Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) has a litigation and arbitration practice, often handling complex and high-value disputes. The team advises a broad range of clients, with particular strength in the energy, mining, and TMT sectors. The practice is co-led by Ben Dominic Yap and Jesus Paolo U. Protacio. Yap focuses on energy and mining-related arbitration and claims, while Protacio specialises in civil and commercial litigation, including contractual disputes, international arbitration, and criminal and labour matters. Anthony Mark Gutierrez is frequently engaged in energy-related commercial litigation, while Vladi Miguel Lazaro is well-versed in tax disputes.
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Practice head
Ben Dominic Yap; Jesus Paolo U. Protacio
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Anthony Mark Gutierrez; Vladi Miguel Lazaro; Cecille Mangaser