SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (SyCipLaw) was founded in 1945. It is one of the largest law firms in the Philippines.

We offer a broad and integrated range of legal services, with departments in the following fields: banking, finance and securities; special projects; corporate services; general business law; tax; intellectual property; employment law and immigration; and dispute resolution.

Within this structure, we have specialists in key practice areas such as mergers and acquisitions, energy, power, infrastructure, natural resources, government contracts, real estate, insurance, international arbitration, mediation, media, business process outsourcing, and technology.

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 a top-tier Philippine law firm based on rankings by, among others, Chambers Global, Chambers Asia Pacific, IFLR1000, and The Legal 500.



Recent Firm News & Legal Updates

Member Firm Events Philippines
March 12, 2025

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.
Member Firm News Philippines
February 13, 2025

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.
Member Firm News Philippines
February 11, 2025

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...
Member Firm News Philippines
February 10, 2025

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.
Member Firm News Philippines
February 1, 2025

SyCipLaw is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin Claude S. Alcantara and Rosevee R. Paylip-Guiang to Special Counsel, effective January 1, 2025.

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