Offshore wind auction a crucial test for PH
[As published at The Manila Times] AUTHORS: Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman & Managing Partner Atty. Kiril Caral, Senior Counsel and Head of Energy Group Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra The Philippines is entering a decisive phase in its energy transition. As of 2025, installed power capacity stood at 30,000 megawatts (MW). The generation […]
Practical uses of financial rehabilitation
[As published at The Manila Times] AUTHORS: Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Chairman & Managing Partner Atty. Mark C. de Leon, Counsel Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra In the arduous world of Philippine debt recovery, most creditors instinctively reach for a collection case as their first line of attack. For some, however, this leads to […]
I NEED MY SAFE SPACE: Advocating for Women’s Rights Through Legislation
AUTHOR: Atty. Clarizze May P. Cajigal Associate, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra “I need my safe space” is often dismissed as idle chatter of the woke. But for women, it may simply be a firm demand for respect and protection. We often forget the generations it took for women to have a voice and […]
The house loses
As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation. Bimal Mirwani and Sheryl Ubana report Asia’s online gambling scene is undergoing a seismic legal transformation shaped by cross-border enforcement challenges and tighter regulatory oversight. Online gambling sits at the intersection of technology, […]
Legal 500: Investing In – Philippines Comparative Guide
1. Please briefly describe the current investment climate in the country and the average volume of foreign direct investments (by value in US dollars and by deal number) over the last three years. The Philippines continues to navigate an opportunity-rich investment landscape marked by external headwinds and renewed multilateral support. In May 2025, the World […]
Weaponizing Procedure: Arbitrator Conflicts, Enforcement Risk, and the 2024 IBA Solution
Atty. Mary Christine Salome C. Florete Partner for Visayas Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra 1. Introduction In the landscape of dispute resolution, the quality of arbitrator selection is not merely essential—it is arguably the most monumental factor, surpassing even the brilliance of case theory development. An arbitration award that cannot be successfully enforced is, at […]
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Celebrates 10 Years of Legal Legacy, Unveils Vision for the Future of Law and Business
Manila, Philippines – 19 November 2025 — Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, one of the Philippines’ most respected and forward-looking law firms, proudly marks its 10th anniversary – celebrating a decade of legal excellence, innovation, and purpose in service of its clients, partners, and community. Founded in 2015 by Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Atty. Atty. […]
The Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act: Advancing Taxation for Economic Progress
Atty. Joshua P. Francia Recognizing the vital role of the financial sector in sustaining the country’s long-term economic growth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. signed into law Republic Act No. 12214, also known as the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA). The CEMPA, which took effect on July 1, 2025, declares as a key policy […]
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Appoints Energy Law Leader Kiril Caral as Senior Counsel
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Appoints Energy Law Leader Kiril Caral as Senior Counsel Appointment reinforces firm’s commitment to energy, natural resources, petroleum, and infrastructure law Metro Manila, Philippines – September 1, 2025 – Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is pleased to announce the appointment of Atty. Jose Ma. Emmanuel “Kiril” Caral as Senior Counsel […]