Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia houses a stand, ‘dedicated' energy team. It is well-equipped to assist its portfolio of well-known clients with large, high-value energy projects. The team advises on the engineering, construction, financing, transactional and procurement aspects of projects as well as on the acquisition of rights required to establish and commence projects. Further, the team is well-placed to handle due diligence. Manuel Manaligod specialises in infrastructure and PPP and heads up the practice alongside Patricia Bunye, who has expertise in compliance. Notable team members include Pancho Umali, who has extensive transactional experience and Francis Fragante.

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)'s group advises its portfolio of clients on the remit of high-value energy, infrastructure and construction projects. The team has a broad expertise, its workload includes assisting with the financing and equity restructuring of large-scale projects involving solar power plants, wind farms, and renewable energy plants. In addition to its financing and transactional experience, the team is able to represent its clients before the Philippines ERC with regards to regulatory issues and formalities. Commercial transaction specialists Ben Dominic R. Yap and Jaime Renato Gatmaytan helm the practice. Annalisa Carlota  departed in May 2024.

The ‘innovative and agile’ team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) is well-placed to advise on complex and high-value matters, ranging from PPP projects, particularly in the transportation sector, to representing clients in all aspects of the development and operation of renewable energy projects, namely in the wind and solar sectors. Its clientele ranges from private companies to government bodies. Aris L. Gulapa, who also works from the firm’s New York office, is regarded by clients as ‘the best infrastructure lawyer in the Philippines’, and has noteworthy expertise in international matters, while Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim specialises in handling transactional, contractual and due diligence issues; the pair head up the offering. Maria Isabelle Poblete is a key figure within the team.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad's practice advises clients ranging from well-known banks to energy corporations on large-scale projects. The team is well-equipped to advise on complex financing and loan-related negotiations and agreements relating to the construction and operation of high-value energy developments including solar photovoltaic and wind power projects. The cohort is co-led by Manuel Gonzalez for whom power and infrastructure-related matters are a particular area of expertise, and Gwyneth S. Ong who has experience handling regulatory and transactional projects matters. Another standout member of the team is Erika Paulino who has handled significant high-value corporate and project finance cases.

The team at Quisumbing Torres has notable experience representing its broad roster of clients on the full range of energy, mining and infrastructure projects. Advising on the financing aspects of projects forms a significant portion of the team’s workload. Further, it is well-equipped to assist with PPP schemes, PPA agreements and government procurement contracts, amongst other areas. Its clients span sectors from renewable energy and power, to mining, oil and gas, and petrochemicals. Dennis Quintero is at the helm of the practice and has experience in mining, minerals and energy work. Ina Alexandra Dominguez heads the energy sub-team and has related transactional experience, including purchasing and M&A.

The group at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has vast experience handling major infrastructure, mass power, water and rail projects in the Philippines. The group regularly advises banks and investors, in addition to employees and contractors. Private energy production projects as well as transactional matters also forms a portion of its workload; it also harnesses expertise in renewables work. Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes specialises in corporate transactional work, particularly in relation to hydroelectric power stations. Hector De Leon's expertise spans sectors including mining, oil, gas and energy, while Imelda A. Manguiat has experience in M&A, foreign investment, and power and infrastructure project work.

Noted as ‘the leading firm on matters involving energy efficiency law in the Philippines’ by clients, the team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) is well-regarded for its broad experience in projects and energy. Regulatory and tax compliance are aspects of significant projects the group advises its clients on, in addition to complex transactional and financing issues. Raoul R. Angangco specialises in corporate, M&A, construction, infrastructure and M&A, Sylvette Y. Tankiang is a tax expert, and Kristin Charisse C. Siao advises on project development across the tech, transport and real estate sectors; all three head up the practice alongside Juanito L. Sañosa, who joined from an in-house role in April 2024 following the January 2024 departure of former co-lead Franchette Acosta.

Abuda Asis & Associates houses a broad team which advises lenders, investors and developers on the establishment, construction and operation of significant projects. The team’s work spans the wind power, hydro energy, solar energy and biomass industries, and it is particularly well-placed to assist with financing and transactional issues therein. Cornelio B. Abuda leads the team and has expertise in finance-related projects work, including M&A, joint ventures and investments. Judith Alejo is also a noteworthy member of the team.

Sarmiento Loriega Law Firm's team has noteworthy expertise in high-value project-related transactions, including significant joint ventures and acquisitions. The team is well-regarded for its provision of complex structuring advice, and is also well-equipped to advise on complex transitions relating to coal-fired to renewable energy. Maria Elizabeth Peralta-Loriega, who has notable expertise in M&A, project finance and transactional matters, and Bryan A. San Juan jointly head the offering.

Noted for its ‘top-notch intellect and goal-driven mindset’, the practice at Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) has significant experience in handling high-value project and energy matters. Advising on the construction and implementation of large-scale developments; assisting with the establishment of PPPs; and handling the finance aspects of projects are all types of work the team frequently handles. It is led by numerous specialists, being Martin Subido, Jennifer T. Ong, Paula Katrina L. Nora and Princesita Pasana-Turgano.

The group at Tolosa Javier Lim & Chua Law Firm has noteworthy experience advising on energy law. Its work features advising electric distribution companies on contracts, agreements and documentation relating to their operation. Further, it is well-placed to assist clients on disputes before the ERC regarding such issues brought by customers as price adjustments. Filemon Ray Javier and Dyan Danika G. Lim-Ong both co-lead the practice.