Senior Associates
Emmar Benjoe B. Panahon
Mr. Panahon has worked on major special projects, including an on-going project for the installation of submarine cables in the Visayas. His other major projects concern mostly power projects such as the acquisition of a hydro-power plant project in Mindanao, a wind-power plant project in Mindoro, and a methane-power plant project in Luzon.
He also practices aviation law, with particular emphasis on aircraft financing and compliance. He has acted as counsel for both borrowers and lenders in these types of transactions.
As part of the firm's Employment and Immigration Department, Mr. Panahon has worked on a number of labor-litigation cases for various companies from different industries, including business process outsourcing, pharmaceutical, electronics, and maritime companies. These cases include those involving illegal dismissal, unfair labor practices, certification election, money claims, and overseas Filipino workers. He also conducts management trainings and seminars on labor laws and company policies.
He is also presently acting either as a Corporate Secretary or Assistant Corporate Secretary for various corporate clients from different industries.
Admission to the Bar
2011, Philippines
Education
University of the Philippines (J.D., with Distinction)
Ateneo de Manila University (B.A.)
Publication
Contributor, Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2015
Contributor, Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2014
Contributor, Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2013
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• Philippine Chapter of Getting the Deal Through: Labour & Employment 2018
• Employment & Immigration Update 2017 Q1
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• ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2016 Shortlist
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• SyCipLaw Shortlisted in 11 ALB SE Asia Law Awards 2015 Categories
• Employment & Immigration Update 2014 4Q
• Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2015
• Employment & Immigration Update 2014 1-2Q
• Getting the Deal Through: Air Transport 2014
• Employment & Immigration Update 2013 2Q
• Employment & Immigration Update 2013 1Q
• Employment & Immigration Update 2012 4Q
• Employment & Immigration Update 2012 3Q
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• Getting the Deal Through – Air Transport 2013