Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is equipped to handle high-value energy and infrastructure projects, often advising clients on regulatory compliance and governance issues. The team primarily operates within the infrastructure, energy, transportation and mining sectors, often working on transactional and procurement matters. Co-leading the team, Manuel L. Manaligod, Jr. is highly experienced in infrastructure and public-private partnership transactions, while practice co-head Patricia A. O. Bunye specialises in compliance, nationality restrictions and governance issues. Pancho G. Umali brings transactional expertise, while Eric T. Dykimching is adept at advising on PPP and infrastructure transactions. Francis Fragante advises on joint venture issues and drafts agreements for transactional matters. Other notable practitioners include Christianne Grace F. Salonga and Jennifer Marie G. Castro.
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- 'Throughout the engagement, the team has been consistently responsive to urgent requests and has demonstrated unwavering commitment and support. Their expertise and professionalism have contributed meaningfully to the successful delivery of this landmark transaction.'
Key clients
- Filminera Resources Corporation
- Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
- Therma Visayas, Inc.
- DMCI Power Corporation
- Green Energy Management Holdings, Inc.
- Nido Petroleum Philippines Pty Ltd
- Cemex Strategies Philippines, Inc.
- W Group, Inc./Portuguese Realty, Inc.
- Redco Properties Group Limited
- W Ventures, Inc.
- Red Core Geothermal
- Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.
- Public-Private Partnership Center
- C5 Mass Transit Corporation Limited
- Air Liquide Philippines, Inc.
- Liansheng Manufacturing Corp.
- PETRONAS
- Holcim Philippines, Inc.
- Asian Terminals, Inc.
- Metro Pacific Investments Corporation
Work highlights
The client holds a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement with the Government covering approximately Six Thousand Nine Hundred Eighty and 75/100 (6,980.75) hectares of land in the Municipality of Claver, Surigao del Norte, Surigao Mineral Reservation, for the exploration, development, and utilization of nickel, cobalt, iron, and other associated mineral deposits situated therein.
Advises consortiums with respect to the unsolicited proposal for the construction and development of a light railway-based mass transportation system over two distinct alignments traversing: 6 key cities, with a length of approximately 22.5 kilometers, and a cost of approximately US$1.6 Billion.
Advises the PPPC and DOTr via the ADB in the preparation of bid documents and addressing legal queries on the Procurement of Independent Consultant for the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Public-Private Partnership Project.
Lawyers
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Francis Fragante
Practice head
Manuel L. Manaligod Jr.; Patricia A. O. Bunye
Other key lawyers
Pancho G. Umali; Francis Fragante; Christianne Grace F. Salonga; Jennifer Marie G. Castro