Overview
Kerwin Tan is one of the leading foreign investment lawyer in the Philippines, advising multinational clients on market entry, company formation, and corporate compliance, as well as related tax advisory and employment law. As Managing Partner of Tan Hassani & Counsels, he combines broad cross-border transactional experience with deep regulatory insight, helping investors navigate the Philippines’ evolving legal and investment framework. His practice is distinguished by its commercial focus and ability to deliver practical, compliant solutions across regulated and open sectors.
Experience & Sector Expertise
With nearly two decades of experience and admission to practice in both the Philippines and New South Wales, Australia, Kerwin has built a strong reputation in foreign investment in the Philippines. Early on in his career, he also trained at one the biggest law firms in the Philippines. He advises on corporate structuring, joint ventures, regulatory approvals, and compliance with the Foreign Investment Negative List and other special regulatory framework.
His sector expertise includes aviation, energy, infrastructure, and technology, where he has acted for investors, financiers, and operators on high-value cross-border transactions. His work spans aircraft leasing and financing, renewable energy projects, outsourcing structures, and government procurement, providing clients with integrated advice on legal, tax, and regulatory considerations.
Approach & Value
Kerwin delivers clear, risk-calibrated advice that aligns commercial objectives with Philippine regulatory requirements. He supports clients through every stage of investment—from company formation and structuring to ongoing corporate compliance—ensuring efficient market entry and long-term operational stability.
For businesses seeking a trusted foreign investment lawyer in the Philippines, Kerwin offers the experience, sector depth, and regulatory fluency required to execute complex transactions and navigate legal constraints with confidence.
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