With a strong presence in the technology, media and telecoms sectors, Quisumbing Torres is well equipped to advise on a broad spectrum of matters, including digital and social media, e-commerce, fintech, cloud computing, software licensing, data privacy, and IT transactions. The team is particularly noted for its regulatory expertise in telecoms and technology procurement, often guiding clients through emerging challenges such as AI governance, open-source compliance, and cross-border data flows. The team is jointly led by Gil Roberto Zerrudo and Divina Ilas-Panganiban; Zerrudo brings expertise in business process outsourcing and digital transformation mandates, while Ilas-Panganiban is skilled at handling data privacy, cybersecurity, IP, and technology matters. Bienvenido Marquez III is noted for his experience in data privacy, cybersecurity, and e-commerce issues, as well as electronic transactions. Ina Alexandra Dominguez focuses on transactional work; Frederick August Jose specialises in IP and IT advisory and contentious matters; and Felicisimo Agas III assists with IP, data protection, IT and telecoms-related issues.
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Key clients
- Alphabet (Google Inc.),
- PruLife Insurance Corporation of U.K. (PLUK) / Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential Asia)
- SBA Communications Corporation
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp. (SpaceX)
Work highlights
Assisting a multinational technology company and a local related entity in managing risks relating to an investigation in aid of legislation on fake news and misinformation.
Advised ARCH Capital on the Philippine legal aspects of its acquisition of Digital Halo’s seed asset in Manila.
Advised one of Southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platforms, on regulatory compliance with the Philippines’ Internet Transactions Act (Republic Act No. 11967) and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Gil Roberto Zerrudo; Divina Ilas-Panganiban
Other key lawyers
Bienvenido Marquez III; Ina Alexandra Dominguez; Frederick August Jose; Camille Bianca Gatmaitan Santos; Felicisimo Agas III