Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has an experienced litigation team, with key services including commercial and banking disputes, as well as handling construction arbitration proceedings. Lauded by clients as ‘highly skilled, proactive, and exceptionally organised,’ the team is equipped to handle high-profile disputes for multinational corporations across the banking, food and beverage, and energy industries. Miguel U. Silos heads up the team and has been noted for his ’deep and extensive experience in litigation.’ Rodel A. Cruz is experienced in tax litigation and insolvency matters, while John Jerico L. Balisnomo regularly appears before the Court of Tax Appeals. Elmar B. Galacio is skilled at handling alternative dispute resolution and criminal litigation, while Rogelio D. Torres, Jr. focuses on banking matters. Jon Anton Daryl Y. Chua has been praised by clients as an ‘exceptional lawyer; he is strategic, results-driven, and a highly effective leader’, while Jacques Lynn is another key name to note within the team.
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Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Miguel U. Silos

Other key lawyers

Rodel A. Cruz; John Jerico L. Balisnomo; Elmar B. Galacio; Rogelio D. Torres, Jr.; Jon Anton Daryl Y. Chua; Jacques Lynn