Working closely with the firm's M&A practice, the antitrust and competition practice at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) regularly assists with merger clearances, investigations into alleged anticompetitive conduct and compliance matters. The practice’s broad client base spans the manufacturing, real estate, manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors. Commended by clients as a ‘very experienced corporate and competition lawyer with deep knowledge and vast experience', department head Norma Margarita Patacsil is well-versed in abuse of dominance and anticompetitive conduct cases. Specialising in corporate, commercial and competition law, Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido handles merger clearances, joint ventures and energy-related matters.
Antitrust and competition in Philippines
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)
Praxisleiter:
Norma Margarita Patacsil
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido
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‚Norma Pastacil is a very experienced corporate and competition lawyer with deep knowledge and vast experience.‘
‚It is part of the Rajah & Tann Asia network and has a very deep understanding of Competition law not only in the Philippines but also in Southeast Asia.‘
‚Our industry is under the radar of competition authorities. Expertise in competition law is what we need to complement and align with our group and local directives. We rely on C&G’s experience in handling our various competition issues. They are our retained competition counsels.‘
Kernmandanten
First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation (which is part of the Lopez/First Gen group of companies)
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- Advised First Gen LNG Holdings Corporation (which is part of the Lopez/First Gen group of companies) on the structuring, drafting of the agreements, and negotiations for the deal, on corporate, competition, tax, regulatory, and other aspects of its joint venture with Tokyo Gas Ltd., and assisted the client obtain PCC approval for the joint venture.
- Assisted a leading real estate developer obtain notification/merger clearance exemption for its acquisition of a prominent and historical parcel of land in Metro Manila.
- Assisting and advising a major entertainment company in a Philippine Competition Commission investigation involving its alleged abuse of dominance.
Quisumbing Torres
Quisumbing Torres regularly acts for major clients operating in various industries in the structuring of transactions, merger control, investigations and enforcement matters. The practice is led by Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban, who has extensive experience in corporate and M&A and competition law, with a focus on the healthcare, technology and outsourcing sectors. Alain Charles Veloso is particularly active in the energy, infrastructure, natural resources and real estate industries. Michael Macapagal advises on compliance and competition matters as part of his broader practice, while Lara Camille Lee has strong expertise working with clients in the consumer goods, retail, healthcare, and life sciences sectors.
Praxisleiter:
Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Alain Charles Veloso; Michael Macapagal; Lara Camille Lee
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‚QT have good experience and are capable of providing guidance on non-standard issues.‘
‚Both Alain Charles Veloso and Lara Camille Lee are well known in the market and to the regulator.‘
Kernmandanten
Alphabet (Google Inc.)
Manulife
GlaxoSmithKline
Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential Asia)
Shell Pilipinas Corporation
Universal Entertainment Corporation
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- Advised and represented a multinational insurance company in an investigation initiated by the Philippine Competition Commission’s Competition Enforcement Office („CEO“) against a pool of insurance companies, their officers, and a government-owned and controlled corporation for allegedly entering into anti-competitive agreements for the exclusive provision of mortgage redemption insurance („MRI“) to its account holders for almost four decades.
- Assist a leading conglomerate in its notification process with the PCC concerning its proposed joint venture with a Japanese conglomerate.
- Advised a multinational financial services corporation on Philippine competition law considerations in connection with its proposed partnerships with third parties for the delivery of digital payment and financial services.
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
Noted for its regular involvement in high-profile and cross-border transactions, the competition practice at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan advises a diverse client base, including energy, transport and technology companies, on merger notifications and related work. The team handles significant merger control filings and enforcement matters under the Philippine Competition Act and is active in advising on vertical agreements. The practice is overseen by Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez, with Arlene M. Maneja and Franco Aristotle Larcina noted for their experience in the antitrust implications of proposed acquisitions, business combinations and joint ventures.
Praxisleiter:
Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Arlene M. Maneja; Franco Aristotle Larcina; John Paul V. De Leon; Joan Mae S. To-Conejos; Roshni V. Balan
Kernmandanten
Aboitiz Group
Actis Manager Singapore Pte Ltd.
Alten Europe
Archer Daniels Midland Company
Arthaland Corporation
Battery Grade Materials Inc.
Bow Wave Capital Management
Credit Corp Group Limited
Daelim Philippines, Inc.
Del Monte Philippines Inc.
Dentsu Aegis Network
DP World
ENEOS Corporation (Japan)
Equinix Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
Evergreen Hill Enterprise Pte. Ltd.
Frontier Tower Associates Philippines, Inc.
Global Payments Process Centre, Inc.
Grab Holdings, Inc.
JERA Asia Private Limited and JERA Co., Inc.
Jobstreet.com Philippines, Inc.
JP Morgan Chase & Co.
Kayana Solutions Inc. (formerly, Limitless Growth Ventures Inc.)
Keppel Infrastructure Trust
KKR Asia Limited
Manila Electric Company
Marubeni Corporation
Metro Pacific Group
Mitsubishi Corporation
Mitsubishi Fudosan
Naval Group
Navigator Holdings Ltd
New NAIA Infra Corporation
Nova Asia Company
PayPal Inc.
PH Global Jet Express, Inc.
PXP Energy Corporation
Red 5 Limited
San Miguel Corporation
Saudi Arabian Oil
Shelbyville Limited
Shiseido Company Limited/Shiseido Philippines Corporation
Surge Ventures III
ThomasLloyd Group Limited
TPG Growth III SF Pte Ltd
wpd Philippines, Inc.
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- Advised San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) and Aboitiz Power Corporation (APC) on the Philippine competition law aspects of, and represented the client in its merger filings and voluntary commitments discussions with the PCC in relation to, SMGP’s proposed sale, and APC proposed acquisition of indirect interests, in two power generation companies and one landholding company; and in SPC’s and APC’s acquisition of direct and indirect (respectively) interests in an LNG terminal company.
- Advised Keppel Infrastructure Trust and Metro Pacific Investments Corp. on the merger filings with the PCC in relation to its sale of interests in Philippine Coastal Storage and Pipeline Corporation to Coral Terminal Holdings Corporation, an affiliate of I Squared Capital (a private equity firm).
- Advised Actis Manager Singapore Pte Ltd. on its merger filing with the PCC in relation to its $600m investment in Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (“Terra Solar”) and resulting joint venture between Actis Rubyred (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. and SP New Energy Corporation in relation to the operation, management and administration of Terra Solar.
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) handles a diverse mix of mandates, frequently supports clients in merger control filings and regulatory compliance matters. The practice is co-led by Aris L. Gulapa, who brings extensive experience in antitrust and competition law, and Melissa Ester E. Chavez-Dee, who advises on merger notifications and competition compliance requirements. Joshua Felix Ouano is a key member of the group, frequently assisting with transactional work.
Praxisleiter:
Aris L. Gulapa; Melissa Ester E. Chavez-Dee
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Joshua Felix Ouano
Kernmandanten
Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
Electric Power Development Co.
Sumitomo Corp.
Asian Development Bank
International Finance Corporation
Bonifacio Landmark Corporation, Inc.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Inc.
A consortium of conglomerates composed of JG Summit Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Filinvest Development Corporation, and Asian Infrastructure and Management Corporation
JG Summit Infrastructure Holdings Inc.
Asian Infrastructure and Management Corporation
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
Aboitiz Land, Inc.
Ayala Land, Inc.
Cebu District Property Enterprise, Inc.
ACEN Corporation
Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
Electric Power Development Co.
Sumitomo Corp.
Asian Development Bank
International Finance Corporation
Bonifacio Landmark Corporation, Inc.
Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Inc.
A consortium of conglomerates composed of JG Summit Infrastructure Holdings Corporation, Filinvest Development Corporation, and Asian Infrastructure and Management Corporation
JG Summit Infrastructure Holdings Inc.
Asian Infrastructure and Management Corporation
Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
Aboitiz Land, Inc.
Ayala Land, Inc.
Cebu District Property Enterprise, Inc.
ACEN Corporation
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- Advising Aboitiz Renewables Inc., Electric Power Development Co. and Sumitomo Corp. on the propriety of submitting a Request for the Issuance of Letter of Non-coverage to the Philippine Competition Commission.
- Assisting Asian Development Bank, the transaction adviser of the Department of Transportation, in getting the certificate of project exemption of the North-South Commuter Railway from the notification requirement under the Competition Act.
- Advising the International Finance Corporation (“IFC”) on the Construction and Operation of the UP Philippine General Hospital Cancer Centre.
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)
The competition and antitrust practice at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises clients from the energy, telecoms, infrastructure, construction, technology and healthcare sectors on merger review clearances, transaction structuring and vertical and horizontal arrangements. The team is jointly led by Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr., Kristin Charisse Siao, who is active in highly regulated sectors, and Ma. Carla P. Mapalo, whose areas of expertise cover M&A, corporate restructurings and competition law matters. Other key team members include Amber Shawn Gagajena and Ira Mari Sembrano, who frequently assist in transactions.
Praxisleiter:
Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr.; Kristin Charisse C. Siao; Ma. Carla P. Mapalo
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Amber Shawn Gagajena; Ira Mari Sembrano
Referenzen
‚Calls with the antitrust team were always very helpful. They clearly explained the process and next steps.‘
‚Ma. Carla P. Mapalo was leading the calls. Her English is very good, and the advice was clear. It seems that she is also experienced in working with the Philippines competition regulator.‘
Kernmandanten
Deutsche Bahn AG
Raslag Corp.
Ayala Corporation
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
Deutsche Bahn AG
Raslag Corp.
Ayala Corporation
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
Deutsche Bahn AG
Raslag Corp.
Ayala Corporation
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
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- Advised Deutsche Bahn AG and assisted with successfully securing Philippine Competition (PCC) Clearance for the €14.3bn sale of DB Schenker to DSV.
Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
With specialist knowledge of competition and antitrust law, the team at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is equipped to act for clients from a variety of industries in all stages of the PCC merger control process, from pre-notifications to Phase 2 reviews. Corporate and M&A specialist Manuel Z. Gonzalez co-leads the team with Gwyneth S. Ong, who is often engaged by clients from the outsourcing, real estate, manufacturing, construction and banking sectors. Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo brings expertise in corporate and M&A and banking and finance matters.
Praxisleiter:
Manuel Z. Gonzalez; Gwyneth S. Ong
Weitere Kernanwälte:
Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo
Kernmandanten
TwoThirtyThree Holding Group