Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is primarily engaged in real estate transactions, project financing matters, and acquisitions. Co-leading the team, the ‘thorough and meticulous’ Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo brings expertise in corporate M&A, reorganisations, and joint ventures, and Janice Co leads the team alongside her. With a focus on corporate mandates and project financing, Erika Paulino routinely handles due diligence reviews and contractual matters. The team has been praised by clients for its ’depth of expertise’ in legal compliance.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
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Testimonials
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- ‘What we particularly appreciated about MVGS was their depth of expertise in ensuring legal compliance with Philippine laws for the share sale agreement and other relevant documents and/or agreements with respect to the proposed share sale transaction by a client.'
- ‘We appreciate Rosalia Bartolome-Alejoe’s attention and commitment to providing services to our firm and the client, as well as her thorough and meticulous explanation on the relevant areas of the law in Philippines with respect to the Proposed Transaction, whereby she had walked us through each step of the procedures and requirements in obtaining approvals from the authorities in the Philippines.’
Key clients
- Sta. Lucia Land, Inc.
- Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
- Asia United Bank
- Union Bank of the Philippines
- Suntrust Resort Holdings, Inc.
- P.A. Alvarez Properties Development Corporation
- Calumpang Packaging Corporation
- Emerging Power 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
Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo; Janice Co
Other key lawyers
Erika Paulino