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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad

Philippines

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Key contacts
Partner: Rosalia S. Bartolome-Alejo
Quick facts
Number of lawyers

35

Number of partners

11

Network memberships

Drew Network Asia (DNA), International Bar Association (IBA)

Languages

English, Filipino

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Project development
Restructuring and insolvency
Firm overview

With the combined experience of the Firm’s partners, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad (MVGS) takes pride in having established itself as a leading law firm in the Philippines, providing a full range of excellent legal services in the areas of Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Projects & Energy, Intellectual Property, Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, and Labor and Employment.

The Firm also offers outstanding and dedicated services in the following specialized areas: Business Formation and Foreign Investments, Immigration, Anti-Trust and Competition, Taxation, Restructuring and Insolvency, and Corporate Services.

DREW NETWORK ASIA (DNA)

MVGS joined Drew Network Asia (DNA) in October 2021. Formed in March 2020, DNA is an alliance of some of the most influential and well-established South East Asian law firms, namely Drew & Napier LLC from Singapore, Makarim & Taira S. from Indonesia and Shearn Delamore & Co. from Malaysia. The addition of MVGS further expands DNA’s regional footprint in ASEAN which now boasts more than 480 fee earners and 150 partners in four countries: Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines.

Key transactional practices
  • Banking
  • Capital markets: Debt
  • Capital markets: Equity
  • Competition
  • Covered bonds
  • Financial restructuring
  • Financial services regulatory
  • M&A
  • PPP/PFI
  • Private equity
  • Private equity funds
  • Project bonds
  • Project development
  • Project finance
  • Real estate finance
  • Real estate funds
  • Restructuring and insolvency
  • Securitisation
  • Structured finance/securitisation
  • Trade finance
Address:
33rd Floor, The Orient Square
F. Ortigas Jr. Road,
1600, Pasig City
Tel:+6386871195 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://mvgslaw.com/
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Founded in 2001, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad (MVGS) is a full-service firm based in Pasig City with a strong reputation in the financial and corporate sectors. The firm excels in capital markets and maintains formidable practices in banking & finance, corporate & M&A, and project development.  

 Highlights  

In a landmark mandate, the firm advised on the project financing for Vena Energy’s 550MW Bugallon solar power project in Pangasinan. The green loan facility represents the largest solar power project financing in the Philippines to date.  

Another example includes advising Crown Equities in its Philippine Stock Exchange listing application for treasury shares, a complex matter involving regulatory nuances from a pre-ruling merger.  

Key clients  

BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, Steniel Manufacturing Corporation, Crown Equities, Calumpang Packaging Corporation, Filoil Energy Corporation, and Asia United Bank.  

Testimonials  

Capital markets: equity  

“They provide clear, pragmatic advice that achieves the ideal objectives. They are very goal-oriented. They came up with a solution that no one else thought of, and it saved a lot of administrative effort. I also think that their ability to talk people 'off the ledge' when tensions are high is a key competitive strength. They're also very approachable and they place a high emphasis on client service.”  

M&A  

“They provide professional legal service, through a competent team that is adequate in number and expertise.”    

Janice Co  

“She gives clear, pragmatic advice and is able to manage her clients and counterparties very well.”  

Manuel Gonzalez  

“He provides expert, professional and immersive legal services to our company and organization. He is accessible and an action-oriented lawyer. He leads well the MVGS team that provides personalized legal support to our company.”  

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