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.
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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.’
‘The team is very client-centric, with an excellent blend of veteran experience and technical expertise to both strategise and address complex legal matters.'
‘CMT has a very strong team intellectually and integrity wise. They are prompt in answering queries and setting meetings when requested.’
‘Rosa Bagtas is very knowledgeable about govt regulations on fintech and Central Bank regulations, as well as corporate law.'
- 'Avelino Cruz provides strategic layout of the environment, and his long years in practice and government experience gives real world application to how govt thinks and acts.'
- 'The team is technically proficient yet understands that a balance must be taken between the demands of the business and what the legal process needs to take place.'
- 'Able to deploy a multi-functional and well-coordinated team with proven expertise in commercial, labour, data privacy, inter-corporate and criminal litigation.'
- 'CMT is one of the regular firms reached out to by us. There is more than adequate understanding of how the company operates. In comparison with other firms, CMT is more approachable in terms of setting meetings and getting timely legal advice.'
- 'CMT has a very strong team intellectually and integrity wise. They are prompt in answering queries and setting meetings when requested.'
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.
Work highlights
Provided legal advice and assistance in relation to the drafting, review, revision, and finalisation of the Omnibus Loan and Security Agreement.
Acted as counsel in the conduct of legal due diligence review of documents covering the assets and operations of one of the biggest dairy farms in the Philippines.
Lawyers
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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