Press Releases

SyCipLaw is shortlisted for Philippine Firm of the Year at the upcoming asialaw Awards 2025. The Firm received the award in 2020, 2022, and 2023. The Firm is also shortlisted in three regional categories: Corporate and M&A Firm of the Year, Energy Firm of the Year, and Infrastructure Firm of the Year.SyCipLaw Partner Arlene M ...

SyCipLaw recently held its Kapihan sa SyCipLaw seminar titled “Strengthening Corporate, HR, and Tax Compliance,” further cementing its commitment to delivering practical legal insights that bolster business resilience and compliance. The event drew participation from 35 companies, including HR and legal professionals, CFOs, compliance officers, and business leaders eager to enhance their strategic approaches ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the appointment of Senior Partner Anthony W. Dee as the new head of the Firm’s Intellectual Property (IP) Department, effective August 1, 2025. Anton has represented numerous clients at all court levels and has extensive experience in the practice areas of IP, litigation, and arbitration. Anton is deeply involved and specializes in IP infringement and enforcement work and has more than 20 years of experience in these areas ...

SyCipLaw has been shortlisted for citation as the Philippine Firm of the Year in the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards 2025. This nomination builds on our prior successes, the Firm having won the same award in 2021, 2023, and 2024. SyCipLaw Partners Carlos Roberto Z. Lopez and Russel L. Rodriguez have been shortlisted for the Philippine Lawyer of the Year award ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce that its Davao branch is now accepting applications for the Summer Internship Program 2025. This 120-hour internship opportunity is open to all incoming third and fourth-year students eager to gain valuable experience in the legal field.The program is scheduled to run from May to July 2025.Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their updated resumes along with a copy of their transcript of records to Jon Acedillo at [email protected] ...

Multilaw, a global network of independent law firms, is conducting a webinar entitled “Energy Transition: Developments in Emerging Markets”. The webinar will be held on May 14, 2025, Wednesday, at 8:00 PM (PHT).SyCipLaw Partner Hiyasmin H. Lapitan is among the panelists. Joining her are Jerónimo Ramos Arozarena of Pérez-Llorca (Mexico) and Okechukwu Okoro of G. Elias (Nigeria) ...

The Employment Law Alliance (ELA), in partnership with Deacons, will host the 2025 ELA Asia Pacific Client Conference: Employment Law Trends on May 16, 2025 (Friday), at Centricity, LANDMARK Chater House in Hong Kong.SyCipLaw Partner Marianne M. Miguel, along with other leading lawyers from Asia Pacific, will discuss and provide insights on a range of employment topics and issues critical for Asia Pacific employers. The event is geared for In-House Counsel and Chief Human Resource Officers ...

SyCipLaw has been named the Philippine Law Firm of the Year at this year’s IFLR Asia-Pacific Awards, marking its eighth such recognition since the awards were established in 2013. Winners were announced at a gala ceremony held on April 16, 2025 in Hong Kong. The Firm also had two transactions shortlisted for deals of the year:  the San Miguel Global Power (SMGP) senior perpetual securities for Debt and Equity-linked Deal of the Year, led by Partner Aaron Roi B ...

The Chambers Asia Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025 has shortlisted SyCipLaw for Philippine Law Firm of the Year. Last year, the Firm received the same award for the fifth consecutive year, bringing its total to 10 such citations since the award’s inception in 2012 ...

In an insightful and engaging discussion on career opportunities within Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF), Young Philippine Institute of Arbitrators (Young PIArb) and Ateneo Law School (ALS) recently came together to host “Careers in ADR: A Panel Discussion” at Justitia Hall, Ateneo Law School, Rockwell, Makati City ...

SyCipLaw, in partnership with the National Filipino American Lawyers Association (NFALA), hosted its first legal symposium focusing on property purchases, succession, and immigration. The event took place at the SyCipLaw Center in Makati City as part of the Firm’s 80th anniversary celebration ...

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) marks its 80th anniversary in 2025. With eight decades of a robust and pioneering practice, SyCipLaw has become what its founder, Alexander SyCip, in a 1968 lecture on the role of law firms, had considered the goal of any serious legal partnership — to be an institutional law firm.In a message sent to staff at the start of the year, SyCipLaw Managing Partner Hector M. de Leon, Jr ...

SyCipLaw maintained its Band 1 rankings in the Chambers Global 2025 guide for the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate/M&A, and Projects, Infrastructure & Energy. The Firm also retained its Spotlight ranking in Banking & Finance: Capital Markets.The following partners were also cited in this year’s guide:Hector M. de Leon, Jr., Eminent Practitioner in Projects, Infrastructure & EnergyRose Marie M. King-Dominguez, Band 2 in Corporate/M&AVicente D ...

Global research publication WTR1000 has given SyCipLaw a Gold ranking in the 2025 edition of its directory, a ranking the Firm has held since 2021. The WTR1000 search focuses on legal trademark expertise.This year's edition also names the following SyCipLaw lawyers as Recommended Individuals:Vida M. Panganiban-Alindogan, partner, retains her Gold ranking this year ...

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), Therma NatGas Power Inc. (TNGP), and San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) have officially finalized their US$3.3 billion deal, marking a major step forward in the development of an integrated liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Batangas. The completion of the financial arrangements paves the way for this significant project, which will enhance the Philippines’ energy infrastructure ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the appointment of Carina “Caren” C. Laforteza as the President of the Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) for the year 2025. The induction of this year’s TMAP officers and directors was held on February 6, 2025, at the Makati Diamond Residences.The appointment reflects Caren’s unwavering commitment to advancing tax management practices and her exemplary leadership within the tax community ...

Mark Kevin "Makee" U. Dellosa is an employment and immigration law specialist, providing legal advice on various labor matters, including employment issues in corporate restructuring and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), migration and termination of employees, job outsourcing, and expatriate and overseas employment ...

SyCipLaw retained its Tier 1 rankings in 11 of the practice areas in the 2025 research edition of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific. These practice areas are: Antitrust and Competition, Banking and Finance, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour and Employment, Projects and Energy, Real Estate and Construction, Tax, Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT), and Transport. The Firm also received a Tier 2 ranking in Capital Markets ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin Claude S. Alcantara and Rosevee R. Paylip-Guiang to Special Counsel, effective January 1, 2025.Austin brings over a decade of experience handling various dispute resolution matters before all levels of the Philippine judiciary including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals, the Court of Tax Appeals, and the Sandiganbayan ...

Chambers and Partners recently released its latest Chambers Asia Pacific 2025 Guide, one of the leading and most trusted legal directories globally ...

SyCipLaw has been featured in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific Green Guide 2025. The guide highlighted SyCipLaw’s efforts to integrate sustainability in its operations and create positive social, economic, and environmental value for its clients.Among others, SyCipLaw Partner Arlene M. Maneja was cited for her work in the low-carbon energy sector. Arlene led the team that advised MGen Renewable Energy on its PhP15.9 billion investment in SP New Energy Corp ...

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the promotion to senior associates of Leo Francis F. Abot, Kevin Joseph C. Berbaño, Christopher A. Capulong, Fenina Maria C. De Leon, Raymond Joseph S. Garcia, Rose Ann Joy V. Gonzales, Julia Patricia C. Herrera-Lim, and Yzabel Renee E. Limchoc. They represent the Firm’s wide range of experience and expertise, across various practice areas ...

SyCipLaw entered into an engagement agreement with the Down Syndrome Association of the Philippines, Inc. (DSAPI), reaffirming its commitment to supporting meaningful causes in the community. The agreement, signed on November 12, 2024, will see SyCipLaw provide general corporate services to DSAPI on a pro bono basis.Signing the agreement were DSAPI Chairman Mr ...

SyCipLaw recently conducted a seminar for in-house counsels belonging to the MVP Group titled "Future Proofing Your Company: Understanding the Implications of Carbon Transition." The seminar focused on international developments in climate action and the anticipated next phase of Philippine laws and regulations as the country seeks to accelerate action on climate change.Principal resource persons for the seminar were SyCipLaw Partners Jose Florante M ...

SyCipLaw received the Country Award for the Philippines at the Lexology Index Awards 2024 (formerly known as the Who's Who Legal Awards). The Firm has been given this recognition since 2022.Lexology Index conducts research into leading lawyers and experts in various practice areas around the world. The awards aim to recognize leading firms in over 70 jurisdictions based on available data combined with client feedback, proprietary research, and expert insights ...