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Asia-Pacific Guide 2023
Philippines Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
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Band 3

2 Ranked Lawyers

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
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Band 3
What the team is known for

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia provides a comprehensive service in the Philippines across the mining and natural resources sectors, handling issues such as joint ventures, M&A and operating agreements. It also offers expertise in mining disputes, permitting and operating agreements. The firm is active advising on corporate and environmental compliance issues relating to power project development, with demonstrable expertise advising on PPP mandates. The team also advises on transportation projects in the Philippines. It acts for range of clients, such as Sagittarius Mines, Green Energy Management Holdings and the Public-Private Partnership Centre.

Work Highlights

Provided by Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
  • Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia advised Asian Development Bank as legal consultant to the PPP Centre on the Rizal Park western section development project undertaken by the Philippine Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone.

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Notable Practitioners

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Patricia A O Bunye
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Band 1

Patricia Bunye remains 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.

"Patricia Bunye is very well respected."

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Pancho G. Umali
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Band 3

Pancho Umali is involved in a wide range of practices including mining resources and energy, as well as advising on renewable energy projects. He is experienced in environmental aspects of project developments and ownership.

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Members

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Clients

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Filminera Resources

Green Energy Management & Holdings

Robust Exploration

Sagittarius Mines

Shell Philippines Exploration