A Firm Built on Principle.
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is a premier Philippine law firm — trusted by institutions, corporations, and investors for over two decades of rigorous, principled legal counsel.
Full-Service Legal Counsel.
Spanning transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters — Gorriceta delivers integrated legal capabilities across the industries and institutions that shape the Philippine economy.
News & Events.
In-depth legal analysis, firm news, and thought leadership — written by Gorriceta lawyers for clients, peers, and the broader business community.
A Legal Powerhouse
Trusted by businesses, industry leaders, and innovators.
CROSS-BORDER ADVISORY
FULL-SERVICE CAPABILTIES
SECTOR-LED COUNSEL
INTERNATIONAL RANKINGS & HONORS
FIRM OF THE YEAR
CORPORATE & M&A
2025
ASIA SUPER 50
TMT
2025
TOP PHILIPPINE LAW FIRM
FINTECH
2025
TOP PHILIPPINE LAW FIRM
TMT
2025
TOP-TIER FIRM
TMT
2025
LEADING FIRM
CORPORATE & M&A
2025
A Global Legal Powerhouse Built on Trust & Excellence
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra is one of the Philippines’ leading full-service law firms and a recognized legal powerhouse, trusted by businesses across key industries and sectors.
Internationally recognized across multiple practice areas, the Firm delivers strategic, business-oriented, and forward-thinking legal solutions tailored to the evolving needs of modern enterprises. With strong capabilities spanning corporate, finance, technology, infrastructure, taxation, dispute resolution, labor, intellectual property, data privacy, and emerging sectors, Gorriceta serves not only as legal counsel, but as a trusted industry advisor.
As a top-tier and globally connected law firm in the Philippines, Gorriceta is powered by over 60 lawyers and a multidisciplinary team of more than 100 professionals, with an expanding regional and international footprint across Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the United States.
We Understand the Industries Driving Business Forward.
Our counsel goes beyond legal advice — it is grounded in deep industry insight, commercial understanding, and strategic perspective. We work closely with businesses across key sectors where regulation, innovation, investment, and growth intersect, helping clients navigate complexity and seize opportunity with confidence.
From established industries to emerging sectors shaping the future economy, our multidisciplinary approach allows us to deliver legal solutions that are commercially informed, industry-focused, and aligned with our clients’ long-term objectives.
Full-Scope Legal Advisory for Modern Business.
Gorriceta delivers comprehensive legal advisory services across its core practice areas, combining legal excellence with deep commercial understanding to address the evolving needs of businesses, investors, institutions, and industry leaders.
Our multidisciplinary approach allows us to provide strategic, business-oriented, and industry-focused counsel across complex transactions, regulatory matters, disputes, investments, and emerging sectors — helping clients navigate risk, seize opportunities, and drive sustainable growth in an increasingly dynamic business environment.
Corporate & Commercial
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Joint Ventures & Strategic Alliances
- Corporate Governance & Advisory
- Private Equity & Venture Capital
- Capital Markets (Equity & Debt)
- Corporate Restructuring & Reorganization
Banking & Finance
- Project Finance
- Structured Finance
- Asset Finance
- Financial Regulation
Energy & Utilities
- Energy (Oil, Gas & Renewables)
- Utilities & Power
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Commercial Litigation
- International Arbitration
- Enforcement of Judgments & Awards
- Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT)
- Technology Transactions
- FinTech
- Telecommunications Regulation
- Digital Platforms & Online Intermediaries
- Blockchain & Digital Assets
Tax
- Tax Planning
- Transfer Pricing
- Tax Due Diligence & Structuring for Investments
- Tax Incentives & Investment Advisory (PEZA, BOI, Freeports)
- Tax Compliance & Reporting Advisory
- Tax Audit & Investigations (BIR Audits)
- Tax Controversy & Litigation
- Administrative Remedies & Dispute Resolution (Protests, Appeals)
- Rulings & Opinions (BIR Rulings, Confirmatory Opinions)
Global Reach. Local Expertise.
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The Founders Behind the Firm.
FOUNDER, CHAIRMAN & MANAGING PARTNER
MARK S. GORRICETA
CORPORATE GROUP HEAD
Corporate and Securities Law, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Technology Media and Telecommunications, Innovation
FOUNDER
FRANCIS A. AFRICA
FOUNDER & SENIOR PARTNER
LUCAS NICCOLO M. CAUTON III
Corporate Law, Intellectual Property, Mining, Transportation, Labor, Litigation, Real Estate, Tourism, Hospitality and Environmental Law
FOUNDER, SENIOR PARTNER & TAX GROUP HEAD
VINCENT PAUL L. SAAVEDRA
TAX GROUP HEAD
Taxation, General Corporate Law, Real Estate, Litigation, International and Domestic Trade
News, Events & Publications.
Tax Incentives Under the CREATE Act: A Sector-by-Sector Breakdown
Mergers & Acquisitions Roundtable
A closed-door roundtable for corporate executives on structuring cross-border M&A deals amid shifting regulatory frameworks in Southeast Asia.
Your Next Move Starts with the Right Counsel.
Speak with our legal team to explore solutions tailored to your objectives, challenges, and long-term goals — confidentially and without obligation.
+632 8696-0988 | +632 8696-0687
+632 8658-3472 | +632 8715-5785
counselors@gorricetalaw.com
Join Our Team.
We seek exceptional lawyers and professionals driven by excellence, integrity, and ambition. At Gorriceta, you’ll work on high-impact, industry-defining matters with a team committed to growth and innovation. If you thrive in a high-performance environment, we invite you to join us.