Introduction
Felix’s practice focuses on Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate/Commercial, Banking & Finance, and Technology, including fintech, insuretech, digital assets, cryptocurrency, payments, and e-commerce. He advises on Insurance and Bancassurance transactions and products. In addition, Felix specializes in Projects (Power/Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure/Utilities), including project finance, privatization, project development and operations, build-operate-transfer/Public Private Partnership and its variant arrangements.
Previously, Felix Sy was the Managing Partner/Country Head of Insights Philippines Legal Advisors, Philippine Member of ZICO Law ASEAN Network. He also served in the Executive Committee of ZICO Law and was the Co-Head of the ASEAN Corporate/M&A Regional Practice.
He was also a Partner and Head of the Banking & Finance/Insurance Practice Group at Baker & McKenzie in the Philippines. Felix was a member of Baker & McKenzie’s Asia Pacific Insurance Focus Group Steering Committee and the Financial Services and Energy, Mining & Infrastructure Industry Groups.
Felix has won many awards and recognition as a leading lawyer and legal expert.
Felix is admitted to the Philippine Bar and the California Bar (U.S.A.).
Felix is a Fellow at the Institute of Corporate Directors. Felix is a founding trustee of the Energy Lawyers Association of the Philippines.
* In this alliance, matters concerning Philippine Law will generally be reviewed and undertaken by lawyer(s) from Sy & Partners.
Experience
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate, Commercial
- Banking and Finance, Structured Finance, Securitization, Derivatives and Financial Products
- Financial Institutions and Markets
- Real Estate Joint Ventures and Financing
- Insurance & Bancassurance Transactions and Products
- Power, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure, Utilities, Privatization, Build-Operate-Transfer/Public Private Partnership Compliance
- Corporate Strategy / Negotiations Crisis Management
- Geoeconomics, Strategy and National Security
Qualifications
- National Defense College of the Philippines (Masters in National Security Administration, Gold Medal in Academic Excellence), Philippines
- Cornell Law School (LL.M. Honors), New York, U.S.A.
- Ateneo de Manila University (J.D.), Philippines NUS (Strategic Management Program), Singapore
Introduction
Tara has extensive experience advising domestic and foreign companies on a variety of matters, including structuring of foreign investments, corporate structuring, corporate governance, compliance and regulatory issues, employee relations, and taxation. Tara’s practice focuses on corporate transactions in various sectors, including telecommunications, mining, oil and gas, real estate, and gaming and entertainment. She has served as the lead client contact and has executed ground-breaking transactions in mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, equity and debt issuances, project financing, and public bidding.
Experience
- M&A Corporate Finance
- Real Estate and other relevant laws
- Information Law
- Competition Law / Antitrust Law and other relevant laws
- Tax
- International Trade / Foreign Investment Screening
- Cross-Border Practice
Qualifications
- 2016 | Columbia University (LL.M.)
- 2010 | Ateneo de Manila University (J.D.), with honors
- 2006 | Ateneo de Manila University (A.B. Management Economics)
Introduction
Glenn’s practice focuses on international and domestic litigation and arbitration. He appears before various courts, including the Philippine Supreme Court, Court of Appeals, Sandiganbayan, and trial courts, as well as arbitral tribunals constituted under the rules of the ICC, SIAC, HKIAC, and CIAC, among others. Glenn handles contractual, corporate, property, construction, energy disputes, and various transactions involving asset or share acquisitions focused on oil, gas, energy, mining, and public infrastructure. He also advises on regulatory compliance matters, including compliance with tobacco, mining law, competition law, anti-dummy, and anti-corruption laws.
Experience
- Administrative Litigation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Civil Disputes Arising from Corporate Scandals
- Civil Litigation
- Corporate Disputes
- International Arbitration
- International Litigation
- Investor-State Dispute Settlement
- Labor Disputes
- Securities Litigation / Disputes Related to Financial Products
Qualifications
- 2020 | New York University School of Law (LL.M. in International Business Regulations Litigation and Arbitration); Dean’s Graduate Award scholarship, Charles D. Klein Law and Business awardee
- 2011 | Ateneo de Manila University (J.D.), ranked 4th, with honors, most distinguished graduate
- 2007 | Ateneo de Manila University (A.B. Communication, minor in Global Politics and International Relations) – graduated Magna Cum Laude
Introduction
Rachelle has experience in governance and compliance, commercial and transactional law, data privacy, mergers and acquisitions, tax, labor, public procurement, securities, blockchain and cryptocurrency law.
Experience
- Governance and Compliance Commercial and Transactional Law
- Data Privacy
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Tax
- Labor
- Public Procurement
- Securities
- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Law
Qualifications
- 2021 | Vrije Universiteit Brussel (LLM, Great Distinction)
- 1996 | University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Laws)
- 1990 | University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Science in Psychology)
Introduction
Josh has worked on general tax planning and various tax matters, including tax dispute resolution, regular audit assessments, tax exemption requests, and tax compliance for domestic and international clients. He also worked on dispute resolution and litigation matters in relation to commercial law, real estate and patent-related matters. He assists and advises clients across sectors including financial institutions, infrastructure, technology, consumer goods and retail, industrials, manufacturing and transportation.
Experience
- Tax
- Tax Disputes
- Tax for M&A and Reorganizations
- Tax Planning
- Patent Litigation
- Criminal Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Employment Advisory
Qualifications
- 2020 | Ateneo de Manila School of Law, Makati City
- Juris Doctor Degree
- International Law and Development Track Silver Medalist (GWA: 85.11)
- 2016 | Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City (Bachelor of Arts Major in Economics)
Introduction
Claudine has worked on data privacy compliance, anti-money laundering compliance, tech, fintech, intellectual property, banking, communications, corporate/commercial transactions, corporate registration, mergers & acquisition, and financial restructuring. She is currently the law firm’s Data Protection Officer. She also has experience in drafting and reviewing labor contracts, as well as entering into labor negotiations. Prior to working with the firm, Claudine externed at the Office of the Solicitor General and worked pro bono for labor organizations.
Experience
- Data Privacy and Security
- Anti-Money Laundering Compliance
- Tech/Fintech
- Intellectual Property
- Finance & Banking
- Communications
- Corporate M&A
- Finance
- Dispute Resolution and other relevant laws
- Labor
Qualifications
- 2022 | University of the Philippines– Diliman (J.D.)
- 2017 | University of the Philippines, Diliman (Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management)
- 2013 | University of the Philippines, Diliman (Bachelor of Science in Biology)
- 2011| Philippine Science High School University of the Philippines Office of Legal Aid and University of the Philippines Law Center Office of the Solicitor General
Introduction
Malcolm has experience in corporate/commercial, data privacy, mergers & acquisitions, restructuring, financial calculations (financial modeling, agrarian redemption and just compensation cases) and entrepreneurship (budgeting, people management, and client relations).
Experience
- M&A
- Corporate
- Finance
- Real Estate and other relevant laws
- Restructuring & Insolvency Dispute Resolution and other relevant laws
- IP
- Information Law
- Corporate Crisis Management
- Tax
- Labor
- International Trade / Foreign Investment
- Screening
Qualifications
- 2022 | University of the Philippines– Diliman (J.D.)
- 2017 | University of the Philippines, Diliman (Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – Dean’s Lister)
- University of the Philippines Office of Legal Aid and University of the Philippines Law Center
- Case Decongestion Officer in the DAR
- Adjudication Board
Introduction
Samantha has experience in corporate/commercial law, data privacy, intellectual property, mining, immigration, mergers & acquisitions, business closures, and civil litigation.
Experience
- Corporate Commercial Law
- Data Privacy
- Intellectual Property
- Mining
- Immigration
- Mergers and Acquisition
- Civil Litigation
- Business Closure
Qualifications
- 2022 | University of the Philippines– Diliman (J.D.)
- 2017 | De La Salle University – Manila (Bachelor of Arts in Economics
- 2017 | De La Salle University – Manila (Bachelor of Science in Legal Management
- 2017 | University
Introduction
Celine has experience in corporate/commercial law, mergers and acquisitions, tax law, intellectual property, immigration, and criminal and civil litigation.
Experience
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property
- Immigration
- Data Privacy
- Tax
- Finance
- Civil Litigation
Qualifications
- 2022 | University of the Philippines – Diliman (J.D.)
- 2017 | University of the Philippines – Manila (Bachelor of Arts in Political Science)
Introduction
Bernice has experience in the following practice areas: Corporate Law, Public- Private Partnership Projects (PPPs), Mergers and Acquisitions, Labor, Litigation, Intellectual Property, Banking and Finance, and Competition Law.
Experience
- Corporate
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Intellectual Property
- Data Privacy
- Finance
- Competition Law
Qualifications
- 2022 | University of the Philippines – Diliman (J.D.), Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence Awardee
- 2017 | Ateneo de Manila University– (Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science, minors in Literature and Sustainability), cum laude
Introduction
Rosabell has experience in corporate/commercial law, mergers & acquisitions, capital market transactions, labor, and taxation.
Experience
- M&A
- Corporate
- Tax
- Tax Disputes
- Labor & Employment Advisory
Qualifications
- 2023 | PUP College of Law (J.D.), Class Valedictorian
- 2017 | University of the Philippines (Bachelor of Arts, Major in Journalism, minors in Political Science & Art Studies)