Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) – a member firm of Rajah & Tann Asia – has a strong domestic and international arbitration practice. The firm’s litigation experience covers a diverse range of subjects, such as contractual disputes, product liability, tax and enforcement of foreign judgments and arbitral awards. Ben Dominic Yap, managing partner of the firm, specializes in litigation and arbitration with expertise in corporate and energy matters. Other key contacts include Jesus Paolo Protacio – a specialist in civil and commercial litigation as well as labor, criminal and general disputes – and tax specialist Anthony Mark Gutierrez. The firm represented Standard Chartered Bank in a substantial contractual dispute against the Philippine Guarantee Corporation. The case centred on a P1.12 billion ($20 million) claim arising from the corporation's alleged failure to honour obligations under a guaranteed agreement for a loan facility extended to Philippine Phosphate Corporation.
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