The very experienced team at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has a solid reputation for its work on a broad-range of projects, and has considerable expertise in the renewable energy sector. It garners praise for its work on the development of water rights, in conjunction with its work on major mining and natural resources projects. Senior partner Manuel Manaligod is vastly experienced in infrastructure and public-private partnership transactions. Patricia Bunye has significant experience in a broad-range of mining, natural resources and energy projects Also recommended is Pancho Umali who has a wide-range of experience in corporate deals and projects, as well as in handling mining, energy and natural resources issues. Francis Fragante was promoted to the partnership in January 2023 and has notably advised the government on numerous infrastructure, build-operate-transfer, and public-private partnership projects.

The thriving practice at Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) is highly regarded for its work in the projects, energy and infrastructure sectors. Under the joint leadership of Ben Dominic Yap and Jaime Renato Gatmaytan, it regularly acts as counsel for many of the largest power generation companies operating in the Philippines, as well as for several other industry participants from a wide-range of sectors. Yap works with leading energy companies both on the contentious and non-contentious aspects of their construction, energy, and infrastructure projects. Gatmaytan advises developers and sponsors on tenders for generation projects overseas; Annalisa Carlota is is a projects and finance lawyer with a vast array of experience in energy and infrastructure development in the Philippines and across Asia; and Andrea Katipunan has significant experience in complex energy deals and regulatory matters.

The highly-regarded team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a strong track-record for its work on key infrastructure projects. It also excels in the energy sector, particularly in solar and wind projects. Aris Gulapa has considerable expertise in infrastructure projects, especially in transport and energy. Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim has a wealth of experience in the energy sector and in renewable energy projects, and has worked on some major toll road-related projects involving toll roads. Haw-Lim is also adept at advising government-owned and controlled corporations on the procurement of power. The team has been involved in numerous important PPP projects that have been rolled out by the Philippine government, and has represented either the government or private bidders on such projects, which have variously related to rail assets, IT infrastructure and airports. The group has also worked on several healthcare projects.

The practice at Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is collectively led by Manuel Gonzalez; Erika Paulino and Gwyneth Ong. It has particular expertise in both traditional and renewable power, and in infrastructure projects work. The agile team has advised several private project proponents and financiers on a range of infrastructure, energy and natural resources projects. It is skilled in helping sponsors and bidders on issues relating to the bidding processes, and on other matters involving the relevant regulatory authorities. The group has been actively involved in a number of project financings relating to infrastructure and energy projects, and has acted as counsel to lender-banks, financial institutions and sponsors. Mark Vergara is another key contact, who heads the firm’s banking & finance practice group, and has considerable expertise in project financing.

Puyat Jacinto & Santos Law Offices has a strong reputation for its work with both local and international clients. These clients include government agencies, as well as new players in the private sector. It is skilled at advising on the legal, regulatory and commercial aspects of energy projects. The versatile team is well-placed to advise on a wide-range of infrastructure and PPP projects, including those relating to airports, education, power and toll roads. It also advises on other matters relating to waste management, rail, transportation and waterworks. Ramil Bugayong and Gwen Grecia-De Vera are recommended, alongside Miguel Antonio Mendoza; Najha Katrina Estrella and Rowena Salonga; all oversee the practice.

Dennis Quintero heads the practice at Quisumbing Torres, which has been busy advising on a range of energy, mining and infrastructure projects. It is skilled at advising entities in the private sector including lenders, financiers, constructors and operators. The group regularly advises public stakeholders such as the government and concessionaires on large-scale projects also. It is frequently engaged as counsel in relation to projects which are undertaken by the government under public-private-partnership programmes, and in transactions involving bids relating to the privatisation of government assets and contracts. The group has a wealth of experience in various sectors such as renewable energy and power, as well as infrastructure, oil and gas. Other areas of expertise include mining, metals and petrochemicals. Donemark Calimon is recommended along with Michael Macapagal . Ina Alexandra Dominguez is another significant member of the department.

Led by Rocky Alejandro Reyes, the highly regarded team at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has long-standing experience advising on key projects in the construction and infrastructure sectors. It has worked on major power generation projects, and has advised on the various phases of the mass railway transit system. The team also works on projects relating to toll roads and water infrastructure. On these projects, the group has acted for stakeholders such as project employers and project proponents. It has also advised banks and other financiers, as well as construction contractors. Hector De Leon is a significant member of the department who has significant experience working with clients in the energy, mining, oil and gas, and infrastructure sectors. Roshni Balani and Mark Xavier Oyales both became partners in January 2023.

At Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law), Sylvette Tankiang advises on ownership and contract structuring of renewable energy projects, while Franchette Acosta advises clients in bidding for government infrastructure projects under the build-operate-transfer and procurement laws of the Philippines. Tankiang and Acosta jointly lead the team alongside Raoul Angangco.

With Filemon Javier and Dyan Danika G. Lim-Ong jointly at its helm, the projects and energy team at Tolosa Javier Lim & Chua Law Firm continues to thrive. It advises clients on various energy matters, and is skilled at handling a substantial number of cases before the energy regulatory agencies in the Philippines. The group is currently representing a large distribution utility company in its litigation cases. In addition, it is recognised for its advice to entities on issues relating to the competitive selection processes, and on public bidding for the award of power supply agreements.

Divina Law has significantly expanded with the additions of a number of team members, most notably, Jose Layug and Richie Avigale Ramos-Pilares from Puno & Puno Law Offices in March 2023. It now boasts considerable expertise in the field of renewable energy, extractive energy resources and power. Layug and Ramos-Pilares have worked on a substantial number of renewable energy service contracts for various RE projects, including biomass, ground-mounted solar and floating solar projects. Other areas of expertise include advising on onshore wind and offshore wind technologies.

Julius M. Lotilla, Anthony Edsel Tupaz and Kristine Torres collectively spearhead the department at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. It is adept at handling a range of special projects, infrastructure, real estate and construction matters in the Philippines. The agile team advises government agencies and clients on a variety of matters relating to PPP transactions, concession agreements and toll operation contracts.

Under the collective leadership of Martin Subido, Jennifer Ong and Princesita Pasana-Turgano, the nimble team at Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) continues to be busy advising on several public-private partnerships in areas as diverse as mass transportation and information technology solutions. It is also well-placed to handle complex project financing matters.