About

Provided by Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia

The firm is recognized for its conscientious, proactive, and highly skilled mining and energy team.

In our mining practice, we provide counsel to leading mining and exploration companies on a broad range of matters, including compliance with nationality and capitalization requirements, obtaining government approvals, licenses and registrations required for the commencement of mining activities, preparing and reviewing applications for mineral agreements and exploration permits, and drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts pertinent to the mining industry.

In our energy practice, we advise investors, private equity funds, lenders, contractors and suppliers on the appropriate transaction and governance structures of mergers and acquisitions, including development, financing, operation, sale and distribution projects in the power and energy sector. Our lawyers have represented various clients in successfully obtaining required government accreditation and permits and also routinely negotiate, draft and review agreements and contracts necessary to implement complex transactions in this field.

With a sustainable environment in mind, our lawyers have rendered advice on investments and laws governing renewable sources of energy, including hydro, wind, geothermal, solar and biofuels.

The team has been consistently commended for offering concise, relevant and insightful advice born from a precise understanding of the needs of foreign companies doing business in the Philippines.

Chambers Review

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Philippines

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia offers comprehensive legal services across infrastructure, energy, mining and natural resources in the Philippines, with particular strength in PPP. The firm advises on high-impact projects involving transport, water, logistics and energy, both conventional and renewable, while also handling complex mining transactions, permitting and disputes.

Work Highlights

  • Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia acted for the Ecotoll Road and Development Corporation, which submitted an unsolicited proposal to the Provincial Government of Laguna to implement the construction of a 22.1 km expressway that would connect the western and eastern parts of Laguna.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia A O Bunye
E
Patricia A O Bunye
E
Eminent Practitioners

Patricia Bunye is highly regarded for her years of expertise in mining matters. She handles regulatory as well as commercial issues for a number of high-profile mining companies.

Pancho G. Umali
3
Pancho G. Umali
3
Band 3

Pancho Umali is involved in a wide range of practices including mining resources and energy. He is experienced in environmental aspects of project developments and ownership. His expertise in different practice areas enables him to offer guidance on the various challenges that emerge throughout a project's development.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Philippines

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Patricia A O Bunye
E
Patricia A O Bunye
E
Eminent Practitioners
Pancho G. Umali
3
Pancho G. Umali
3
Band 3

Members

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Clients

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Filminera Resources

Green Energy Management & Holdings

Robust Exploration

Sagittarius Mines

Shell Philippines Exploration