Aris Gulapa > Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s group has a workload which is formed of matters ranging from preparing bid proposals for large-scale and high-value projects, to drafting proposals for significant construction projects, particularly those in the tech and energy sectors. Aris L. Gulapa has particular experience handling the contractual aspects of real estate and construction matters, and oversees the group alongside Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca who assists clients in the array of infrastructure matters. Teodulo San Juan is noted for his ‘exceptional experience doing EPC and other construction contracts’. 

At Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law), practice head Aris Gulapa (who divides his time between the firm’s Philippines and New York offices) brings extensive experience in advising telecoms clients on investment work and regulatory issues. The group has a solid track record in handling international and domestic mandates in the TMT arena. Kevin Mandocdoc‘s workload includes assisting with the implementation of large-scale TMT projects. Phillip Don Recentes is a name to note.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s practice handles a range of high-value acquisitions, including advising on securities and exchange approval, and assisting with corporate restructuring. Aris L. Gulapa, who splits his time between the firm’s New York City and Philippines offices, helms the practice and has experience advising companies across the range of sectors in complex mergers. Gulapa leads alongside Melissa Chavez-Dee, who has expertise in handling corporate due diligence, particularly in renewable energy contexts.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)’s group is experienced advising its portfolio of clients on work ranging from securing certificates of non-coverage in relation to the array of transactions, to advising on compliance with competition regulations. Experienced New York City and Philippines-based practitioner Aris Gulapa heads up the team alongside Melissa Ester Chavez-Dee, who has expertise advising on competition issues, including advising clients on compliance with the Philippine Competition Act, and liaising with the PCC in relation to transactions.

The practice at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) is well-placed to advise its clients on complex banking documentation surrounding debt and commercial restructurings, and the due diligence and regulatory elements therein. Furthermore, the team often advises on the financing of significant projects, including complex BTO projects. Aris L. Gulapa, who works from both New York City and the Philippines, and Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca, both co-lead the practice.

The ‘innovative and agile’ team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) is well-placed to advise on complex and high-value matters, ranging from PPP projects, particularly in the transportation sector, to representing clients in all aspects of the development and operation of renewable energy projects, namely in the wind and solar sectors. Its clientele ranges from private companies to government bodies. Aris L. Gulapa, who also works from the firm’s New York office, is regarded by clients as ‘the best infrastructure lawyer in the Philippines’, and has noteworthy expertise in international matters, while Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim specialises in handling transactional, contractual and due diligence issues; the pair head up the offering. Maria Isabelle Poblete is a key figure within the team.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s practice is well-placed to assist its clients with transactional cases relating to the development, construction, financing, maintenance and ongoing operation of large-scale transport facilities, including subway, commuter railway and airport projects. The group is led by projects specialist Aris L. Gulapa, who splits his time between the firm’s Philippines and New York offices, and Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca who has expertise in drafting complex concession and PPP agreements for various projects.