The practice at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) has a strong reputation for its capabilities handling high-value and frequently cross-jurisdictional construction and infrastructure work. It is well-equipped to assist its clients in the construction of such significant projects as telecoms towers, rail systems and airports. The team handles the full life cycle of construction projects, from the drafting of contracts, through to completion and ongoing operation. The group is jointly led by corporate and commercial transaction specialist Jaime Renato B. Gatmaytan and Ben Dominic R. Yap, who harnesses expertise in related disputes and transactions. Norma Margarita Patacsil and Andrea Katipunan are key names in the team. Annalisa Carlota departed in May 2024.

The group at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is well-placed to assist its sector-spanning client roster on the broad range of complex matters, including assisting in the financing aspects of large-scale and high-value construction projects; drafting facilities and security agreements; and advising on due diligence aspects of construction projects. Additionally, the team is well-equipped to assist with acquisitions and transfers of land. Rosalia Bartolome-Alejo helms the team and harnesses expertise in the financing of various large-scale, land-related transactions. Bartolome-Alejo leads alongside Janice Co for whom due diligence is an area of particular expertise. Gwyneth S. Ong and Erika Paulino are also recommended practitioners.

The team at Quisumbing Torres has experience advising on the full gamut of complex real estate transactions. Its workload includes advising on transactional, regulatory and due diligence aspects of acquisitions of land, relocation projects, and constructions of large-scale facilities. The client portfolio the team assists features well-known names from an array of industry sectors. Julius Cervantes has expertise in regulatory and contractual aspects of real estate and construction matters. Donemark Calimon is adept at handling the construction elements of industrial, manufacturing and transportation work. Ramon Miguel Bacani is also a noteworthy name with a specialism in renewable energy, as is Michael Macapagal.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s offering has a strong reputation in the practice area, and is active advising well-known, sector-spanning clientele on the gamut of complex matters. The team is well-placed to handle all aspects of transactions in both domestic and international contexts, including joint ventures, real estate acquisitions, and high value construction and development projects. Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes oversees the group, key members of which include Hector De Leon, Jr. who has expertise across the range of commercial transactions, and Imelda A. Manguiat, who advises on power projects in particular. John Paul De Leon is also recommended.

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)‘s group is experienced handling the broad scope of work, from advising its clientele on transactions relating to the establishment of large infrastructure projects, including acquisitions and joint ventures, to advising on the finance aspects of such projects. Procedural and regulatory assistance provision also forms a significant portion of its workload. Commercial expert Raoul R. Angangco helms the team alongside Sylvette Y. Tankiang and Juanito L. Sañosa, who joined the practice in April 2024 from private practice. Kristin Charisse C. Siao has expertise handling project development matters. Former team lead Franchette M. Acosta departed in January 2024.

Advising on due diligence aspects of the remit of land and property transfers and operations, and on complex transactional matters including high-value acquisitions, are key features of the Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia‘s team’s workload. Manuel Manaligod has expertise handling PPP and infrastructure transactions. The team is jointly led by Aida Araceli G. Roxas-Rivera who is equipped to advise on related contracts, agreements and due diligence, and Rosa Michele C. Bagtas who specialises in property development and related due diligence.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s group has a workload which is formed of matters ranging from preparing bid proposals for large-scale and high-value projects, to drafting proposals for significant construction projects, particularly those in the tech and energy sectors. Aris L. Gulapa has particular experience handling the contractual aspects of real estate and construction matters, and oversees the group alongside Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca who assists clients in the array of infrastructure matters. Teodulo San Juan is noted for his ‘exceptional experience doing EPC and other construction contracts’. 

Fortun Narvasa & Salazar‘s group is well-known for its capabilities handling all aspects of high-stakes sales and purchases for its roster of clients who consider themselves ‘lucky to have them’ as counsel. Real estate and family practitioner Maria Carmen D Babista-Lazaro is at the helm of the practice and is noted for her provision of ‘realistic advice’. Roderick Salazar III is recommended.

The group at Serrano Law has broad experience, including advising on the acquisitions of reclamation projects, and assisting with due diligence aspects of real estate investment projects. Finance-related aspects of transactions is a key area of focus for the team and an area of specialism of team lead Elmer B. Serrano. Phil Ivan Chan is noted as a ‘seasoned and experienced’ practitioner by clients.