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, specialises 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 labour, criminal and general disputes – and tax specialist Anthony Mark Gutierrez.
In an ongoing commercial dispute, the firm is representing Giga Ace 4 in a lawsuit to recover a substantial sum of more than PHP228 million ($4 million) under an insurance policy. This case holds significant importance due to the substantial claim amount and the involvement of entities from two of the Philippines' largest conglomerates, with Giga Ace 4 being part of the Ayala Group of Companies and Malayan being part of the Yuchengco Group of Companies.
Aice Brands Ice Cream Philippines, Metro Rail Transit Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank, STEAG State Power and TeaM Energy Corporation worked with the firm in the past 12 months.
Client feedback
"Delivers excellent drafting of documents such as pleadings, letters, contracts, etc, along with exceptional legal advice." – Energy
"Communicates clearly and efficiently." – Labour and employment
"Effectively manages litigation within budget while demonstrating exceptional commercial and legal acumen." – Labour and employment
Vladi Miguel Lazaro
“He is well versed on the subject-matter of our industry (energy sector), he is very articulate, and he explains complex matters very well. He pays attention to details, meets even very tight deadlines and is very accessible.”
“He is very knowledgeable and commercially minded.”
