A conversation with Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
As published in Asian Legal Business AUTHORS: Atty. Edsel F. Tupaz, Senior Partner Atty. Hans R. Ong, Managing Associate Atty. Paola E. Valencia, Managing Associate Atty. Harold B. Medina, Associate Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Gorriceta has just been named one of ALB Asia’s Top Cybersecurity and Data Protection law firms. What has the […]
Legal Landscapes: Philippines – TMT
As published in Legal 500 AUTHORS: Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman & Managing Partner Atty. Kristine T. Torres, Partner Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra 1. What is the current legal landscape for TMT in your jurisdiction? Current Legal Landscape The Philippines continues to solidify its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hubs for the […]
How Policy Changes are Reshaping Philippine M&A
As published in Asia Business Law Journal AUTHORS: Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman & Managing Partner Atty. Kristine T. Torres, Partner Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Recent legislative and regulatory initiatives have strengthened the Philippines’ investment framework, supporting increased M&A activity and foreign investor participation. Changes to foreign investment rules, tax incentives and capital requirements are […]
Using a QR Code to Accept Payments? Here is What the BSP’s Latest Rule Means for You
AUTHOR: Atty. Harold B. Medina (Associate) Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra QR codes have made accepting payments easier than ever. But with that convenience comes a growing concern: QR codes are increasingly being exploited for fraud and potential money laundering activities. On 8 May 2026, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) issued Memorandum No. […]
Complying with Customs’ post-clearance audits
AUTHORS: Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta (Chairman & Managing Partner and Atty. Dyan Angela A. de La Fuente-Tandingan (Managing Associate) Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) total collection of P325.8 billion from January to April surpassed its target by 3.5 percent, 6.4 percent higher than the P306.1 billion in the same period […]
The Philippines-Singapore Carbon Credit Deal: The Deal That Changes the Philippine Climate Finance (For Good)
A look at the landmark Article 6 Implementation Agreement signed during ASEAN Climate Week, and what it signals for ESG in the Philippines. AUTHOR: Atty. Kristine T. Torres (Partner) and Atty. Paola Ciarra E. Valencia (Managing Associate) Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Two Years in the Making On 30 April 2026, during the Philippines’ […]
A conversation with Kristine T. Torres, Partner and Head of ESG and Project Finance, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
[As published at Asian Legal Business] The sole Philippine firm on the ALB Asia Top ESG Law Firms 2026 list, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra has built a deliberately multidisciplinary ESG practice — and partner and head of ESG and project finance Kristine T. Torres explains how the firm is helping clients navigate the country’s […]
2026 UPDATE: OFFSHORE WIND IN THE PHILIPPINES
AUTHOR: Watson Farley & Williams CO-AUTHOR: Atty. Kiril Caral, Senior Counsel, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra In our previous article we provided a high-level analysis of the offshore wind market in the Philippines, both in terms of its potential development and its regulator y framework. This follow- up article provides a market update […]
Watt’s Next: How the Widening Middle East Conflict is Reshaping the Philippines’ Energy Landscape
AUTHOR: Atty. Julia Antoinette S. Unarce Managing Associate, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Over a month since the conflict in the Middle East began, its impact is being felt across global energy markets. Thousands of miles away, it reaches our shores at a time when the Philippines was making significant headway toward the country’s […]