SyCipLaw maintained its Tier 1 rankings in the IFLR1000 2025 edition for the following practice areas:
- Banking
- Capital markets: Equity
- Project development
- Restructuring and insolvency
- M&A
- Project finance
In addition to the firm rankings, IFLR1000 recognized 12 partners and two of counsel from SyCipLaw:
Highly regarded practitioners:
- Hector M. de Leon, Jr. – Banking, Energy and infrastructure, Project finance, M&A, Energy, Oil and gas, and Mining
- Imelda A. Manguiat – M&A
- Rose Marie M. King-Dominguez – Banking, M&A, Media, and Technology and telecommunications
- Vicente D. Gerochi IV – Banking
- Philbert E. Varona – Capital markets, M&A, and Project finance
- Arlene M. Maneja – Banking, M&A, and Energy
- Melyjane G. Bertillo-Ancheta – Banking, Capital markets, M&A, Project finance, and Mining
- Simeon Ken R. Ferrer (of counsel) – Banking, Capital markets, and M&A
- Rocky Alejandro L. Reyes (of counsel) – Banking, Project finance, and Technology and telecommunications
Notable practitioners:
- Angel M. Salita, Jr. – Project development, Energy, Oil and Gas, Technology and telecommunications, and Utilities
- Bhong Paulo A. Macasaet – Project development and project finance
Rising star partners:
- Aaron Roi B. Riturban – Banking, Project development, Project finance, Energy, and Mining
- Camille Angela M. Espeleta-Castillo – M&A
- Ricardo Jesus E. Gutierrez – Banking and finance
The IFLR1000 guide provides a comprehensive analysis of deal submissions, client and peer feedback, and market insights to recognize law firms and legal practitioners across the globe.
The latest rankings are accessible on the IFLR1000 website.