18 Jan 2021

Representing three of Philippine’s biggest conglomerates in challenging the legality of a local government unit’s ordinance imposing franchise tax on shopping malls

Partner Vladi Miguel S. Lazaro from Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law), supported by Partner Anthony Mark A. Gutierrez, are representing three of the country’s biggest conglomerates in challenging the legality of a local government unit’s ordinance imposing franchise tax on shopping malls. The outcome of this case may possibly impact the business of mall operators, including those operating outside of the local government unit that issued the ordinance.