The aviation practice at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a particular focus advising its clients on various aspects of projects, namely in the preparation of unsolicited proposals for the development, construction, and operation of airports. The team routinely drafts concession agreements for these projects also. The 'patient and very deliberate' Aris Gulapa and Jose Maria Angel Machuca co-head the department.

Ramil Bugayong, Gwen Grecia-De Vera and Miguel Antonio Mendoza are the key contacts at Puyat Jacinto & Santos Law Offices in the aviation space. The team is skilled in advising its clients on a wide array of infrastructure and PPP projects, including those relating to airports.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has a strong aviation financing practice, which typically advises on the loan transaction and security documentation aspects of various major deals; in regards to loans, it also advises on the numerous remedial options that are available to clients in the event of a default. In addition, it frequently advises its client roster, which is formed in large part of foreign and local banks as well as financial institutions, on their obtaining a license to do business in the Philippines, wherein it assists with the Civil Aviation Authority registration process and with the obtaining of a foreign air carrier’s permit. The group excels in litigation also. Philbert Varona is the practice head and both Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta and Bhong Paulo Macasaet are also well-regarded team members.