Al-Shwaid Ismael > Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) Offices
UNIT 12A, 12TH FLOOR, MARCO POLO ORTIGAS
MANILA SAPPHIRE ROAD, ORTIGAS CENTER
1605 PASIG CITY, METRO MANILA
Philippines
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Al-Shwaid Ismael
Position
Partner
Career
Shwaid is presently the Managing Partner of the firm’s Cebu office, Gulapa & Ismael, and a partner of the firm’s New York office, Gulapa & Baclay.
Shwaid is one of the 2019 Outstanding Filipinos in America (TOFA) awardees where he received TOFA’s Trailblazer Award. In just one year, Gulapa & Ismael under Shwaid’s leadership has been extensively involved in projects relating to reclamation and construction, transportation, water and wastewater, real estate and land titling, general corporate and dispute resolution.
Languages
English
Filipino
Memberships
- New York Bar, 2018
- Philippine Bar, 2007 (Top 8)
Education
- New York University School of Law, 2017 (LLM Vanderbilt Medal; University Leadership Excellence Award)
- University of Cebu School of Law, 2006 (JD Magna Cum Laude; Class Salutatorian)
Lawyer Rankings
Philippines > Tax
Led by Al-Shwaid Ismael , the team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) is best known for handling the range of tax and compliance matters for its roster of clients. It is adept at handling tax cases with the tax authorities, and in advising on related estate planning matters. The group often helps clients with their applications for tax relief, and on resolving issues with their tax assessments. At associate level, certified public accountant Marcley Augustus Natu-el frequently helps clients with their tax and financial matters.
Philippines > Immigration
With know-how of alien employment permits, Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) often secures special investor and work visas from a range of regulatory agencies. Key contact for clients on foreign national employee work permits and visa requirements Al-Shwaid Ismael co-leads the team with Phillip Don Recentes.