In a special report prepared with Conventus Law, SyCipLaw partner Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba and senior associate Ramon I. Rocha IV gave updates on the Philippines' enhanced Anti-Money Laundering (AML) enforcement framework, and provided insights for organizations looking to adopt a more proactive approach to AML compliance and risk management...
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) is one of the largest law firms in the Philippines with branch offices in Cebu City, Davao City, and the Subic Freeport Zone. It is a full-service law firm and was founded in 1945.
We offer a broad and integrated range of legal services, including those in the following fields:
* M&A and Special Projects
* Banking, finance and securities
* Corporate services and general commercial law
* Employment law and immigration
* Litigation and dispute resolution
* Tax
* Intellectual property
SyCipLaw has specialists in key practice areas such as anti-trust and competition, energy, infrastructure, real estate, data privacy, natural resources, government contracts, insurance, international arbitration, and TMT.
We represent clients from almost every industry and enterprise, and the firm’s client portfolio includes local and global business leaders. We also act for governmental agencies, international organizations, and non-profit institutions.
SyCipLaw is ranked as a top-tier firm by Chambers Asia-Pacific, Chambers Global, Asia-Pacific Legal 500, Asialaw Profiles, IFLR1000, and the ALB M&A rankings.
We maintain links with established and leading firms based in other jurisdictions, including the United States, and countries in Europe and Asia.
Year this Office was Established: 1945
Lawyers Worldwide: 152
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Partners
Jan Celine C. Abano-Ranada
PartnerLeah C. Abutan
PartnerRoshni V. Balani
PartnerMelyjane G. Bertillo-Ancheta
PartnerRodelle B. Bolante
PartnerEaster Princess U. Castro
PartnerHector M. De Leon
Managing PartnerJohn Paul V. de Leon
PartnerAnthony W. Dee
PartnerLeslie C. Dy
PartnerRafael L. Encarnacion
PartnerVicente D. Gerochi IV
PartnerJoanna Marie O. Joson
PartnerRose Marie M. King-Dominguez
PartnerCarina C. Laforteza
PartnerHiyasmin H. Lapitan
PartnerFranco Aristotle G. Larcina
PartnerRonald Mark C. Lleno
PartnerCarlos Roberto Z. Lopez
PartnerArlene M. Maneja
PartnerImelda A. Manguiat
PartnerEnrique T. Manuel
Head, Intellectual Property DepartmentRolando V. Medalla, Jr.
Head, Tax DepartmentMaria Teresa D. Mercado-Ferrer
PartnerMarianne M. Miguel
PartnerRicardo Maria P.G. Ongkiko
Head of the Litigation DepartmentJose Florante M. Pamfilo
PartnerDante T. Pamintuan
PartnerVida M. Panganiban-Alindogan
PartnerBenedicto P. Panigbatan
PartnerMa. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba
PartnerMarievic G. Ramos-Anonuevo
PartnerRocky Alejandro L. Reyes
Head of Special Projects DepartmentAaron Roi B. Riturban
PartnerRussel L. Rodriguez
PartnerAngel M. Salita, Jr.
PartnerRamon G. Songco
PartnerLozano A. Tan
Of CounselMarietta A. Tibayan
PartnerPhilbert E. Varona
PartnerAssociates
Austin Claude S. Alcantara
Senior AssociateIl Young Choi
AssociateMark Kevin U Dellosa
AssociateCamille Angela M. Espeleta
AssociateKristina Paola P Frias
AssociateRicardo Jesus E. Gutierrez
AssociateKatherine C Lee
AssociateAaron Jeric M Legaspi
AssociateJosef DS Legaspi
IT ManagerEugenio M Leynes
AssociateBhong Paulo A. Macasaet
Senior AssociateMa. Luisa D. Manalaysay-Sabornay
AssociateRomegio D Mora
AssociateAnne Katherine P. Navarrete
AssociateDanielle Mae D. Navarro
AssociateMaria Christina C. Ortua
Senior AssociateMark Xavier D. Oyales
AssociateEmmar Benjoe B. Panahon
Senior AssociateJavierose M Ramirez
AssociateLoubelle L Razon
AssociateJohn Christian Joy A. Regalado
Senior AssociateRamon I Rocha IV
AssociateRenz Jeffrey A Ruiz
AssociateNikko Emmanuel D Silva
AssociateTania Stephanie T Telow
AssociateJoan Mae S. To Conejos
Senior AssociateMaria Viola B. Vista
Senior AssociateOf Counsel
Simeon Ken R. Ferrer
Of CounselEmmanuel M. Lombos
Of CounselOther
Araceli Bundoc
Human ResourcesCecile Margaret E. Caro-Selvaggio
Special CounselMarie Ingcoco
Business Development ManagerArticles
Philippines: Tax TIPS Vol. 11, International Edition (March 2024)
SyCipLaw's Tax Department has prepared an international edition of its Tax Issues and Practical Solutions (T.I.P.S.) for the first quarter of 2024. The SyCipLaw T.I.P.S - International Edition covers the following tax issues: 1. Are informal settlement agreements between the Commissioner of Internal Revenue and the taxpayer valid and binding? 2. While a tax case is pending in court, may the CIR and the taxpayer enter into a compromise agreement and request for judicial approval thereof? 3. May a corporation file a claim for a tax refund if it paid final withholding taxes on dividends, which were erroneously declared and paid? 4...
Press
SyCipLaw Nominated in the ITR Asia Pacific Tax Awards 2024
SyCipLaw has been nominated for two jurisdictional categories in this year's International Tax Review (ITR) Asia Pacific Tax Awards. These categories are "Philippine Tax Firm of the Year" and "Philippine Tax Disputes Firm of the Year".The ITR Awards seek to recognize the achievements and developments by tax practitioners across 15 jurisdictions throughout the region over a 12-month period.Winners will be announced on September 18, 2024 in an awards gala at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge in London, United Kingdom, alongside their peers from the EMEA region. To view the complete shortlist, please visit the ITR Asia Pacific Awards page...
SyCipLaw Green Initiative: Commitment to Sustainability
SyCipLaw demonstrated its continuing commitment to sustainability through its lineup of “Green Initiatives” this year.From Trash to Provisions for a Local Public High SchoolThe Firm recently turned-over various eco-friendly items, including trash cans, three-seater benches, monobloc chairs, school supplies, bento boxes, and water bottles, to Raja Soliman Science and Technology High School, a public institution located in an underprivileged barangay in Manila. SyCipLaw purchased these items using “environmental points” that the Firm, together with the SyCipLaw Condominium Corporation, earned from the “Trash-to-Cashback” program...