JUNE 2019 Spotlight: GorricetaLaw strengthens presence in Asia, forms alliance with Yusarn Audrey
Gorriceta x Yusarn Audrey: Igniting Possibilities in Singapore and the Philippines GorricetaLaw recently launched its cooperative alliance with Yusarn Audrey, a leading Intellectual Property and Technology law firm based in Singapore with offices in Thailand and Malaysia. GorricetaLaw Partners Mark S. Gorriceta, Anthony Edsel F. Tupaz and Senior Associate Kristine T. Torres represented the Firm […]
Gorriceta Partner Edsel Tupaz is key speaker at the 2019 Philippine Financial Summit
On March 23, 2019, Edsel F. Tupaz, Partner at GorricetaLaw, delivered a talk on Smart Contracts and use cases at the Philippine Financial Summit: The Fintech Convention organized by the UP Junior Finance Association and was held at the Philippine International Convention Center. The event showcased interactive network opportunities for financial technology and various talks […]
FinTech PH presents plans and projects before the Fintech Commission
On March 13, 2019, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra’s Technology Group Partners, Mark S. Gorriceta, Board Member and Corporate Secretary of FinTech Philippines Association (FinTech PH), and Edsel F. Tupaz, Head of Industry Sandbox Committee of FinTech PH, presented FinTech PH’s plans and programs before the Philippine government’s Inter-Agency FinTech Commission. The Inter-Agency FinTech Commission […]
PPP Talk with Professor Al Agra
GorricetaLaw invited Professor and former Justice Secretary Al Agra last February 19 to deliver a talk on Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to strengthen the PPP practice of the Firm. The in-house talk is in furtherance of the Firm’s competence enhancement program for its lawyers and legal talent.
FEBRUARY – MARCH 2019 Spotlight: GorricetaLaw presents hiring opportunities at ADMU, DLSU Career Fairs
The first quarter of 2019 marks the debut of GorricetaLaw at the Ateneo de Manila University College of Law (ADMU Law) and De La Salle University College of Law (DLSU Law) Career Fairs. GorricetaLaw Partner Edsel F. Tupaz gave presentations about the Firm. GorricetaLaw received more than 90 applications, curriculum vitae’s, and statements of interest […]
JANUARY 2019 Spotlight: GorricetaLaw sets the pace for Capital Markets
GorricetaLaw recently represented and advised Okada Manila in connection with the private placement of US$600 million senior notes by the Japanese listed gaming company Universal Entertainment Corporation. This deal will help finance the construction of Okada Manila’s casino resort in the Philippines and to repay a loan provided by Tiger Resorts Asia – a subsidiary […]
Gorriceta Recognized Among the Philippines’ Top Tax Lawyers of 2018
The International Tax Review – the premiere international magazine for tax professionals – named Mark S. Gorriceta and Vincent L. Saavedra as among the Top Tax Lawyers in the Philippines for the year 2018.
DECEMBER 2018 Spotlight: Blazing a Trail in Tax and FinTech
GorricetaLaw Establishes a Legal Precedent in Landmark BIR Ruling GorricetaLaw secured a historic tax ruling in favor of Manila Water Company, Inc. In Bureau of Internal Revenue’s Ruling No. 1017-18 dated June 25, 2018, the BIR allowed Manila Water to adopt two different methods of computing depreciation expense for its capital expenditure-related service concession assets: […]
GorricetaLaw earns spot among Philippines’ Top Firms on Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions
GorricetaLaw received recognition from IFLR1000, an international rating publication which covers the world’s leading financial and corporate law firms and lawyers: • Capital Markets – Notable • Mergers & Acquisitions – Notable