A Firm Built on Principle & Excellence

For more than a decade, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra has provided strategic, commercially driven legal counsel to clients across established and emerging industries. Combining legal excellence with deep industry insight, the Firm helps clients navigate complexity, seize opportunities, and achieve sustainable growth.

Singapore FinTech Festival 2024: Championing Innovation in FinTech (SFF2024)

November 6-8, 2024, Singapore EXPO — At the 9th annual Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF2024), Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra reinforced its standing as a forward-thinking leader in the FinTech industry. Managing Partner Mark S. Gorriceta and Senior Partner Edsel Tupaz, along with Partners Kristine Torres and Mica Galvez, represented the firm at this global event, […]

Grateful Growth: The Summit – A New Office Inauguration on Gorriceta’s Road to 10

October 10, 2024, Mandaluyong, Philippines — Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra proudly announced the opening of its new wing, aptly named “The Summit,” as part of its Road to 10 celebration, marking a decade of excellence in 2025. The new wing represents the firm’s significant growth and its continued commitment to innovation, collaboration, and legal […]

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Hosts GC Corporate Governance Forum with The Legal 500

September 24, 2024, Manila House Private Members Club, BGC — Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, in collaboration with The Legal 500, proudly hosted the GC Corporate Governance and Compliance Forum: Philippines 2024 on September 24, 2024, at the prestigious Manila House Private Members Club in Bonifacio Global City (BGC). This significant event gathered leading legal […]

Gorriceta Installs Playground at Quezon City Day Care with Teach for the Philippines

September 16, 2024, Quezon City, Philippines — In a heartwarming demonstration of community commitment, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra and the Gorriceta Law Foundation, in collaboration with Teach for the Philippines, delightedly announce the successful donation and installation of a brand-new playground at the Quezon City Government Day Care and Livelihood Center. The event was […]

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra Partners with BIHASA to Boost ESG Initiatives

September 6, 2024, Philippines — Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is proud to announce a strategic partnership with BIHASA, a highly regarded consulting firm specializing in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks and sustainability solutions. This collaboration enhances the firm’s ability to provide clients with innovative guidance on sustainable business practices and corporate responsibility.   Led […]

Retail Reboot: Unboxing the Internet Transactions Act of 2023

Retail Reboot: Unboxing the Internet Transactions Act of 2023 By: Atty. Ellice Edlyn L. Crescini The COVID-19 pandemic forced everyone to change the way they shop.  Some of those changes, like the urge to hoard face masks and alcohol, were short-lived.  But other fundamental changes appear to be here to stay.  While e-commerce was a […]

Watt’s Next: The MMDA’s Ban on E-Bikes and E-Trikes

Watt’s Next: The MMDA’s Ban on E-Bikes and E-Trikes By: Atty. Hans Richmond Ong It is no secret that Filipinos love cars. The impressive vehicle sales performance for the first quarter of 2024 showing a 12.7% increase year on year[1] is clear indication of the auto industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic-induced slump[2].   In […]

Getting to Know You, The AMLA Way

Getting to Know You, The AMLA Way By: Atty. Marisol O. Sison Customer due diligence in the financial industry is akin to getting to know someone before embarking on a long-term relationship. Just as individuals assess compatibility, potential red flags, and shared values, covered persons (e.g. Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas supervised entities, Securities and Exchange […]