The team at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is well-equipped to handle the full array of competition and M&A issues. The team’s workload ranges from advising on investigations into anti-competitive conduct during complex transactions, to advising on regulatory issuances brought by the PCC, with the firms work often being high-value and cross-jurisdictional in nature. The ‘super sound’ Norma Margarita Patacsil is a corporate and M&A specialist who sits leads the group and has expertise handling the full range of issues relating to acquisitions and investments. Andrea E. Katipunan-Leido specialises in projects, infrastructure and energy-related matters.

The group at Quisumbing Torres maintains its strong reputation for handling complex matters relating to the antitrust elements of acquisitions and joint ventures. The team well-placed to assist both international and domestic corporations, with competition compliance and the determination of risk, in addition to handling complex cartel investigation cases. Alain Charles Veloso is noted for his ‘perfect approach’, while Michael Macapagal is considered ‘an expert in the field’ by clients. Promoted to partner in June 2024 Lara Camille Lee is a key name within the team. Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban leads the team, and is recommended for her expertise in corporate and M&A.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan's practice is noted for advising on the competition aspects of joint ventures and M&A, including merger filings with the PCC. Its workload spans a wide array of sectors, from pharma, to consumer goods and services, to mining. Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes leads the team. Key practitioners include Philbert E. Varona, who assists clients with M&A and securities issuances matters, Arlene M. Maneja, and Melyjane Bertillo-Ancheta ,who is equipped to handle competition aspects of significant investments and acquisitions.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)’s group is experienced advising its portfolio of clients on work ranging from securing certificates of non-coverage in relation to the array of transactions, to advising on compliance with competition regulations. Experienced New York City and Philippines-based practitioner Aris Gulapa heads up the team alongside Melissa Ester Chavez-Dee, who has expertise advising on competition issues, including advising clients on compliance with the Philippine Competition Act, and liaising with the PCC in relation to transactions.

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)'s practice assists local and international clients with PCC procedures and regulations, including industry-specific competition restrictions as well as acquiring merger review clearance. Raoul R. Angangco heads the practice alongside Sylvette Y. Tankiang, who has expertise in corporate, contract and transaction structuring, Juanito L. Sañosa, who joined the team in April 2024, and corporate and M&A specialist Kristin Charisse C. Siao. Former co-head Franchette M. Acosta departed in January 2024.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad's group is well-placed to advise clients on competition and antitrust elements of significant transactions, particularly mergers. The team is also adept at assisting clients with the compliance aspects of contracts and agreements. The team is co-headed by corporate and commercial expert Manuel Z. Gonzalez, who has experience advising international brands, and Gwyneth S. Ong, for whom regulatory compliance work is a key area of specialism.

The group at Sarmiento Loriega Law Firm is equipped to handle major antitrust matters involving merger control, obtaining PCC approval on key mergers, and advising on competition law breaches. Practice head Bryan A. San Juan specialises in antitrust, competition and anti-money laundering work in both national and international contexts.

The practice at Serrano Law stands out due to its ‘in-depth industry knowledge and creative strategies’. The team is experienced in handling regulatory compliance and  documentation relating to competition issues. Team head Elmer B. Serrano is experienced in advising on significant banking M&A matters, and Phil Ivan Chan is also noted for his experience in handling the competition aspects of transactions.