Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw)‘s team is well-placed to advise its portfolio of clients on the full range of banking and finance matters, ranging from M&A and investments, to the loan and security agreement aspects of high-value project finance cases, with cross-jurisdictional issues forming a large part of the team's workload. Capital markets, corporate and M&A specialist Judy Hao heads the offering, key members of which also include Andre B. Navato, Jr. who is equipped to represent the team’s key banking clients, and Aison Benedict C. Velasco who often assists clients with the financing notable construction projects.

The team at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is highly regarded for its ‘excellent working knowledge of banking and finance laws’. The group’s workload features acting for both borrower and creditor clients on financing projects including loan syndications, project financings, debt restructuring and secured financing matters. The team is led by Mark Vergara who has notable expertise in handling the financing aspects of significant M&A and construction projects, areas in which Rosalia S. Bartolome-Alejo is also experienced, in addition to having notable tax expertise. Erika Paulino has experience assisting international clients with key financing transactions, while team members Manuel Gonzalez and Gwyneth S. Ong ‘harness near mastery of the law’.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan's practice has a strong reputation for handling the remit of complex banking and finance transactions. The portfolio of clients the team assists features numerous well-known banks and corporations, with renewable energy, fintech and infrastructure being areas focus for the team. Philbert E. Varona leads the team and specialises in finance and securities, M&A, infrastructure and government contracts. Bhong Paulo Macasaet has particular expertise assisting clients with the negotiation and drafting elements of corporate notes facility agreements, omnibus loans and security agreements. M&A and investment are key areas of expertise for Roshni Balani. Jan Celine Abaño-Ranada is also noteworthy.

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)'s practice routinely assists its varied roster of clients with  substantial loans for the development and construction of significant and high-value projects, loan facility agreements in cross-jurisdictional contexts, and advising on the finance aspects of acquisitions and joint ventures. Norma Margarita B. Patacsil leads team. Jaime Renato B. Gatmaytan remains a key figure within the practice, and Annalisa Carlota departed from the firm in May 2024.

Quisumbing Torres' lucrative client list includes multinational banks, financial sponsors and corporate entities. The team's workload consists of acquisition, project and real estate finance, and financial regulatory mandates, particularly in the fintech space. Alain Charles Veloso is experienced in assisting with the full range of complex transactions, and oversees the group alongside Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban. Fintech advisory work is the specialism of Dennis Quintero, while Ramon Miguel Bacani has expertise in the real estate and construction sectors.

The team at Serrano Law is noted for providing ‘sound, creative and meaningful legal solutions’ to clients. The group handles the remit of banking and finance matters, ranging from payment system management, to the finance aspects of high-value M&A, investment plans and capital build-up programs. Experienced practitioner Elmer B. Serrano oversees the practice, and alongside Phil Ivan Chan; both are noted for their ‘exemplary performance and outstanding qualities and skills’. 

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)'s team advises on the full gamut of project financing issues, from development through to operation, in both domestic and cross-jurisdictional contexts. The group is co-headed by commercial expert Raoul R. Angangco; transaction structuring, corporate and contract specialist Sylvette Y. Tankiang; and Juanito L. Sañosa, who joined the team in April 2024 following the departure of former co-lead Franchette M. Acosta in January 2024. Kristin Charisse C. Siao and Richard Henrick I. Beltran are noted as being ‘very efficient and professional’ by clients.

Abuda Asis & Associates' practice is adept at assisting with project finance transactions, and is noted for its ‘impressive’ due diligence knowledge in particular. The group's work ranges from advising on the finance elements of the construction and development of projects, to advising on the financing aspects of acquisitions. The group is headed by Cornelio B. Abuda, who is well-regarded by clients for his ‘uncanny ability to explain legal concepts and transaction risks’. 

The practice at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) is well-placed to advise its clients on complex banking documentation surrounding debt and commercial restructurings, and the due diligence and regulatory elements therein. Furthermore, the team often advises on the financing of significant projects, including complex BTO projects. Aris L. Gulapa, who works from both New York City and the Philippines, and Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca, both co-lead the practice.

Sarmiento Loriega Law Firm‘s group regularly assists with significant investments and commercial ventures, and the financing aspects of projects, including complex transactional and due diligence considerations. Leading the practice are experienced practitioners Maria Elizabeth Peralta-Loriega, Bryan A. San Juan and Recolito Ferdinand N. Cantre Jr.

The practice at Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) has experience assisting its client list, which features well-known banks, on a broad range of matters, from disputes regarding deposits to matters involving regulation violations during complex transactions. Ma. Joycelyn L. Guirnalda heads up the practice alongside Maria Patricia L. Alvarez and Mary Christine Charisse G. Catre; all have particular expertise in litigation and dispute resolution.