Corporate & Commercial (including Antitrust & Competition, Banking & Finance, and Mergers & Acquisitions)

• “The work they deliver is of high quality and thorough. They are extremely responsive and punctual.” (Asialaw)
• “Strong knowledge of applicable law. Strong communication abilities.  Excellent attention to detail.” (Asialaw)
• “Their on-the-ground knowledge of how things work in the Philippines, especially regarding government and regulatory interactions, was incredibly helpful and instrumental in getting the deal closed.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “Their response is prompt and their handling is swift, ensuring that the progress of the matter is not negatively affected, particularly valuable for matters involving foreign clients.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] provides quick turnaround times and detailed legal analysis.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] provide[s] good value for money and produce quality work.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] were very responsive, well versed on the issues, and helped us navigate the unpredictable regulatory landscape.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law is] easy to talk to. They are responsive and well researched.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “Excellent in their advice, responsive and pragmatic.” (IFLR1000)
• “Provides accurate risk assessments.” (IFLR1000)
• “They supported us in preparing the documents, explained the transaction clearly, and persuaded both our counterparty and the [Philippine Competition Commission] to approve the transaction.” (IFLR1000)
• “C&G Law has been involved in every major matter in the Philippines. They act for the largest MNCs in the world … [and] are the top choice for international law firms too.  They are business centric and take very practical views as they advise clients.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The practice responds to us with quality feedback timely and effectively.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “Good size and reputation. Some high-quality partners and associates.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

Dispute Resolution (Litigation and Arbitration)

• “Provides expert knowledge on processes and procedures in the Philippines and gives practical advice.” (Asialaw)
• “We are extremely satisfied with C&G Law’s services. C&G Law is very dependable, and they are always available to address our concerns.  They have been very responsive and proactive, and their team is well staffed and well trained.  Their client service is outstanding.  They certainly have commercial awareness and offer practical but legal solutions to issues.  We derive excellent value for money from them.” (Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific)
• “The team is consistently prompt and responsive. It works closely with clients to ensure understanding of the key drivers of each matter, and brings creative ideas and solutions where called for.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “The partners are very involved in the process, which adds a personal touch and a sense of commitment to your matter.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They are agile in providing legal advice anchored in business requirements and constraints as provided by the client.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They take an international viewpoint, with a strong commercial overlay to how they pursue outcomes.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “C&G Law is able to provide excellent, pragmatic and practical legal advice and strategy. The firm makes available information that allows the business to come up with informed decisions.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “The firm supported us in an effective and very timely manner, showcasing their ability to leverage specific capabilities well according to the needs of the client.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “C&G Law are always ready, punctual, and ready to help and guide us through the process.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “I have been very pleased to work with [C&G Law] for projects, infrastructure and energy disputes.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• C&G Law “is well placed to represent its portfolio of clients, which features well-known domestic and international names, in the plethora of complex disputes across the array of industry sectors.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The practice is personalized, which makes it, from the client’s point of view, assuring since it shows their resilience, honesty and flexibility.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “The overall performance of the firm is rooted from the management of the partners and associates assigned in handling our cases. They are honest and thorough in the management of our cases, which is very assuring.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “The firm has continued to provide us with succinct advice on a number of complex matters.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They respond quickly with advice and have been available on short notice for conference calls, and well prepared for interactions when negotiating.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They are very responsive and provide thorough and knowledgeable advice, tailored to the needs of the client.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “Firm’s response is timely and responsive to business requirements.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They are very good at establishing effective and productive working relationships collaborating with foreign law firms on large cross-border disputes.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

Energy & Infrastructure

• “C&G gave extremely helpful and practical advice and was always available when needed. We had an excellent experience working with them.” (Asialaw)
• “[C&G Law] is very well-versed in industry standards and practical in approach. Their service is very consistent.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] is very well-versed in industry standards and practical in approach. Their service is very consistent.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] portrayed strong familiarity with the energy industry and provided great customer service.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “The firm is able to provide excellent, pragmatic and practical legal advice and strategy. The firms makes available information that allows the business to come up with informed decisions.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “In terms of the variety of expertise provided, they are excellent in various fields, not only one.” (Chambers Asia Pacific/Chambers Global)
• “[C&G Law] responded to us with quality feedback in a timely and effective manner.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The team responded to us quickly and effectively.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

Labor and Employment

• “Knowledgeable, helpful, puts clients at ease and provides practical solutions.” (Asialaw)
• “I was satisfied by [C&G Law’s] ability to handle complex matters. Their team is growing and produces excellent work.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• C&G Law is “well-versed in providing exhaustive legal opinions, advice and pleadings.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)

• “We value their in-depth legal advice and the agility in their responses.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)

• “The team is consistently prompt in its responses, and its advice is concise.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)

• “The ‘very dependable’ cohort at [C&G Law] is well-equipped to handle complex labor matters, including employment contract compliance breaches, terminations, and investigations of misconduct, fraud and negligence. The team is also well-equipped to handle complex disputes[.]” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “C&G Law is very dependable, and they are always available to address our concerns. They have been very responsive and proactive, and their team is well-staffed and well-trained.  Their client service is outstanding.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They have commercial awareness and offer practical legal solutions to issues.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They always support us and if we have any questions or concerns, they C&G team is always there to attend to our queries.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “Great knowledge of local laws and practical application.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “They are very thorough and resourceful. They can be easily contacted and meet even very tight deadlines.  They give pragmatic solutions and comprehensive advice.  They are experts in this field and have a firm grasp of the legal procedures.  They have an excellent record maintenance system.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

Taxation

• “C&G gave extremely helpful and practice advice and was always available when needed. We had an excellent experience working with them.” (Asialaw)
• C&G Law is “able to provide detailed information, and importantly able to explain to people from legal and non-legal backgrounds. The guidance given is always insightful.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They are very well-versed in industry standards and practical in approach.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They are competent, practical and strategic with their advice, and the partners and associates are reliable.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)

• “The team is very experienced/professional. They are always available when we need some alignment/ clarifications.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “They are proactive and know what is necessary to complete the engagement.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

• “The team has the ability to zero in just what it is the client wants to achieve, and present various ways in which to achieve those goals.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The tax team is very strong in terms of technical skills but this does not result in the overcharging of clients. The overall client experience is superb – partners and associates are responsive to our requests and they have a very quick response time.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The technical expertise of C&G Law’s tax team in tax litigation is already a given. What makes them stand out insofar as we are concerned is their level of attentiveness to our needs.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “Reliable, accessible, and provides sound and practical legal advice. Collaborative and open to discuss other ideas and legal strategies.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “A technically strong team that provides practical advice with due consideration for commercial realities. Responsive and supportive.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “C&G Law has top-notch tax lawyers with comparable exceptional academic and professional backgrounds. It also has an international linkage which is lacking in some of the domestic law firms, which we find very useful especially for issues involving cross-border transactions as well as transfer pricing.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “All the lawyers of C&G Law that we have dealt with are very proactive in terms of client management. Feedback and status reports are given on a timely basis, without need of a follow-up from us.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “This consistent level of client service delivery is maintained by C&G Law regardless of whether the engagement is a major or a minor one.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “The team is competent, helpful and accessible to its clients.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)

Technology, Media and Telecommunications

• C&G Law has “a deep team with lots of expertise that we can leverage on.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They provide excellent legal knowledge and experience with a commercial approach.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “They don’t just draft an agreement. They have key partners involved to be compliant and attain greater clarity.  That sort of ability is a distinguishing factor and is something clients value.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “The firm provides thorough, practical and client-friendly advice.” (Chambers Asia Pacific)
• “Assigned partners and team are responsive to queries and are able to provide timely responses and advice. Assessments are not limited to legal points but include practical/operational inputs when available.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “Direct experience in handling the matter referred including close work with relevant regulators.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “They are experts in data privacy and cybersecurity in the Philippines, and a trusted partner of ours. We rely on them heavily and trust their judgment.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “They are very quick to respond and very knowledgeable. They are strong experts and can provide very easy to understand advice that takes into account the risk tolerances of clients.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “C&G Law have good experience in the telecommunications industry and take a commercial and pragmatic approach to their legal advice.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “Very well-versed in the practice area, very thorough and details-oriented, while being practical at the same time. A good mix.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “They have good experience in the telecommunications industry and take a commercial and pragmatic approach to their legal advice, with a focus on finding solutions rather than highlighting all the problems. I find them very responsive and thorough.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)
• “They are all commercial and pragmatic lawyers who provide simple advice on complex issues, empowering my business to make decisions and put in place appropriate risk mitigations.” (The Legal500 Asia Pacific)