Commended for its ‘client-centric qualities’ alongside its ’excellent blend of veteran experience and technical expertise,’ Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia focuses on due diligence, documentation and post-closing matters. The team has a diverse offering spanning the energy, technology, manufacturing and real estate sectors. Aida Araceli G. Roxas-Rivera leads the team, with expertise in equity investments, acquisitions and legal due diligence, while Manuel L. Manaligod, Jr. brings experience in joint ventures and public-private partnership projects. Rosa Michele C. Bagtas‘ broad caseload spans the banking, pharmaceutical and energy industries, while Fernand Joseph Miranda is frequently engaged in high-profile energy, technology and telecommunications transactions. Eric Dykimching specialises in government projects, while Francis Fragante is particularly skilled at handling regulatory compliance matters. Other notable team members include Christianne Grace F. Salonga and Jennifer Marie G. Castro.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Client satisfaction: NPS ®
Testimonials
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- ‘The team is able to keep up with the extended time required by projects and give timely advice in critical meetings.’
- ‘The practice is able to deploy a multi-functional and well-coordinated team with proven expertise in commercial, labour, data privacy, inter-corporate & criminal litigation.’
Key clients
- Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. Metro Pacific Investments Corp. Unilever Group of Companies ABS-CBN Corporation Aboitiz Landco Pacific Corporation Asian Terminals, Inc. Pepsi Cola Products Philippines, Inc. W Group Suyen Corporation Seven Bank, Ltd. UNObank Inc. Zed Financial PH, Inc. Sta. Lucia Land, Inc. Certara Philippines, Inc. Lazada E-Services Philippines, Inc. Connected Freight Solutions Philippines, Inc. Lamsan Holdings Corp. Sony Global Business Services Inc. DOLE Philippines, Inc. PTFC Redevelopment Corporation PayMongo Philippines, Inc. Kepwealth Properties Philippines, Inc. Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. Peak Support Global Enterprises, Inc. Advanced Assembly Materials Philippines, Inc. Real Life Sciences LLC Elmo Software Ltd. Riselaw Restaurant Inc. Blackbird Restaurant, Inc. DP World Logistics Philippines, Inc. First Community Bank Kalinisan Steam Laundry Inc. Maven Clinic Hong Kong Optical Lens Co. Ltd. Woodpeckers Group Sdn Bhd Majalco, Inc. YCO Global Cloud Centers Holdings, Inc. NATCO Lifesciences Philippines, Inc. UnifyCX LLC China Banking Corporation ICAP Management Services LTD. Philippine Branch
Work highlights
Provided legal advice and assistance in relation to the drafting, review, revision, and finalisation of the Omnibus Loan and Security Agreement.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Practice head
Aida Araceli G. Roxas-Rivera
Other key lawyers
Manuel L. Manaligod, Jr.; Rosa Michele C. Bagtas; Fernand Joseph D. Miranda; Eric T. Dykimching; Francis L. Fragante; Christianne Grace F. Salonga; Jennifer Marie G. Castro