Strategic integration with Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada & Dabi and Florete Law strengthens national presence and regional capability.

July 23, 2025

MANILA, Philippines — In a landmark move that signals a bold step toward national integration, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, one of the Philippines’ leading law firms, proudly announces its partnership with Florete Law (Iloilo) and Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada Dabi (Davao). With this expansion, Gorriceta formally extends its reach across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao—delivering unified, world-class legal service to clients nationwide.

As a result of this strategic alliance, Gorriceta has grown to a formidable team of over 60 professionals—significantly enhancing its capacity to serve clients with agility, scale, and regional insight. This partnership also brings into the Gorriceta fold some of the most respected legal minds in the country, including former Civil Service Commission Chairperson Karlo Nograles, former House Deputy Majority Floor Leader Atty. Migs Nograles, and international arbitrator and litigation expert Atty. Mary Christine Florete. Their regional leadership and deep legal acumen will further strengthen Gorriceta’s ability to provide nuanced, localized, and strategic counsel for clients across the Philippines.

“This integration is more than just geographic, it is strategic,” said Atty. Mark S. Gorriceta, Managing Partner of Gorriceta. “With our new partners from Florete and NICLD, we bring clients the same level of excellence and strategic insight – whether they are based in London, Manila, Davao, or Iloilo. This allows us to be where our clients are, understand the nuances of each region, and deliver integrated solutions with both national consistency and local depth. It is a firm step forward in our mission to be a true partner in our clients’ growth stories, wherever in the Philippines they may be.”

“We are honored to join forces with Gorriceta” said Atty. Migs Nograles, Founding Partner of Nograles Ilagan Cayco Lizada & Dabi. “This alliance marks a significant milestone in our commitment to providing exceptional legal services across the Philippines. This collaboration allows us to expand our practice while maintaining the local relationships and contextual knowledge that our clients highly value. Clients in Mindanao will now have access to a law firm that operates with international standards, ensuring top-notch legal expertise and services. By combining regional leadership with international and national capabilities, this partnership will foster growth for lawyers in Minanao and set new benchmarks in the legal industry. Together, Gorriceta and NICLD are poised to drive innovation and excellence in every case we handle.”

Atty. Mary Christine Salome Florete, Founding Partner of Florete Law, said: “This alliance strengthens our presence in the Visayas and opens pathways to international markets. By combining our arbitration expertise with Gorriceta’s strength in tech, data privacy, and regulatory practice, we create a synergy that delivers real impact. With rising cross-border disputes in tech and IP, among others, our partnership is well-positioned to meet emerging global challenges.”