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.
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‘Melissa Ester Chavez-Dee and her team offered comprehensive advice and kept themselves accessible throughout the engagement.’
'Professionalism and patience.'
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Megawide Construction Corporation
- Makati Development Corporation and
- Takenaka Asia Pte. Ltd.
- International Finance Corporation
- BGWest Properties, Inc.
- BGNorth Properties, Inc.
- BGSouth Properties Inc.
- Bay City Commercial Ventures
- North Eastern Commercial Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisting Asian Development Bank in securing a certificate of project exemption of the North-South Commuter Railway from the notification requirement of the Competition Act.
- Prepared regulatory filings with the Philippine Competition Commission and secured a certification of non-coverage of the proposed joint venture between Makati Development Corporation and Takenaka Asia Pte. Ltd.
- Advised and assisted Megawide Construction Corporation on the acquisition of shares from PH1 World Developers, Inc.
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Practice head
Aris Gulapa; Melissa Ester Chavez-Dee
Other key lawyers
Joshua Felix Ouano