Ms Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban > Quisumbing Torres > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Quisumbing Torres’ group ‘always goes the extra mile’ when assisting its roster of clients, which features listed companies and multinational corporations. The team handles work ranging from the structuring of foreign investments and the creation of preparatory and ancillary agreements, to advising on sale and purchase agreements. Further, it advises on transactions including corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and M&A. Team head Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban has expertise in handling matters in the healthcare and life sciences industry sectors in particular. Dennis Quintero harnesses experience in projects, EMI and corporate and M&A matters, while Julius Cervantes is noteworthy for his handling of corporate maintenance services-related cases. Diane Maxima Singayan-Mallillin left the firm.

The group at Quisumbing Torres maintains its strong reputation for handling complex matters relating to the antitrust elements of acquisitions and joint ventures. The team well-placed to assist both international and domestic corporations, with competition compliance and the determination of risk, in addition to handling complex cartel investigation cases. Alain Charles Veloso is noted for his ‘perfect approach’, while Michael Macapagal is considered ‘an expert in the field’ by clients. Promoted to partner in June 2024 Lara Camille Lee is a key name within the team. Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban leads the team, and is recommended for her expertise in corporate and M&A.

Quisumbing Torres‘ lucrative client list includes multinational banks, financial sponsors and corporate entities. The team’s workload consists of acquisition, project and real estate finance, and financial regulatory mandates, particularly in the fintech space. Alain Charles Veloso is experienced in assisting with the full range of complex transactions, and oversees the group alongside Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban. Fintech advisory work is the specialism of Dennis Quintero, while Ramon Miguel Bacani has expertise in the real estate and construction sectors.

The practice at Quisumbing Torres has experience assisting its diverse roster of clients with domestic and international matters, including equity and debt transactions, public M&A and corporate governance matters, securities-related issues and business restructurings and reorganisations. The group is particularly adept at advising financial institutions, which is Dennis Quintero‘s are of focus. Lesley Mondez specialises in handling life sciences and healthcare-related mandates. Alain Charles Veloso has experience advising on the regulatory, due diligence and transactional aspects of complex financial matters, and oversees the team alongside Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban.