Gruba Caganda Advincula Melo & de la Fuente (Gruba Law) is a mid-sized, full-service law firm in the Philippines, representing and advising various local and foreign clients. Established in 1993 by the late Daisy G. Zambrano and Lily K. Gruba, the firm began as the legal department of a commercial bank and quickly expanded into litigation and labor law. In 1998, Lily Gruba served as Undersecretary for the Department of Finance, further enhancing the firm's tax and corporate practice. Over the years, Gruba Law has handled landmark cases for local airlines, banks, and real estate companies, earning recognition for its expertise in tax, banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, and dispute resolution.
Partners:
- Lily K. Gruba: Founding Partner with extensive experience in tax and corporate law.
- Antero Jose M. Caganda: Senior Partner specializing in corporate law, tax advisory, and banking.
- Angelo Patrick "Jack" Advincula: Senior Partner with a focus on tax litigation and corporate law.
- Jorge Alfonso "Coby" Melo: Managing Partner appointed in 2024, leading the firm's strategic direction.
- Juan Miguel Victor "Micoy" de la Fuente: Senior Partner recognized for his expertise in tax law.
Practice Areas:
- Taxation
- Banking & Finance
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Dispute Resolution
- General Corporate & Commercial
- Financial and Digital Transaction Technology
- Data Privacy
- Competition Law
- Infrastructure Projects & BOT Arrangements
- Sports and Entertainment Law
Gruba Law is a member of the WPG regional law network through a strategic alliance with WongPartnership LLP, a top law firm in Singapore. This collaboration extends the firm's reach across the Middle East, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, and Singapore, enabling it to provide comprehensive legal services throughout the ASEAN region.
The firm's commitment to excellence, diligence, innovation, and service has been recognized by various legal publications. Notably, Gruba Law was ranked as a Top Tier 1 firm in Tax and recommended in key practice areas such as Corporate and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution and Litigation, Intellectual Property, and Employment and Labor by the Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Rankings.
With a team of dedicated professionals, Gruba Law continues to uphold its core values while adapting to the evolving legal landscape, ensuring that clients receive top-notch legal counsel and representation.
