Banking & Finance - Philippines
What the team is known for
Abuda Asis & Associates is a legal team based in the Philippines that is well regarded for its acquisition and project finance expertise, particularly within the energy and infrastructure sectors. The firms boasts a notable track record of acting for various lenders and borrowers on renewable energy matters. PNB Capital and Investment, Philippine National Bank and BPI are some of its notable clients.
Strengths
"Abuda Asis & Associates are able to provide tailored legal solutions and advice to address constraints and meet financing objectives."
"We engage AAA Law for complex deals whenever possible, given their ability to break down issues and clearly explain risks to lenders."
Notable practitioners
Cornelio Abuda is the head of the Abuda Asis & Associates banking and finance practice. He possesses key expertise in acting on both the borrower and lender side in project financing matters and is known for advising both domestic and international banks, as well as developers, on financing mandates, particularly in the renewable energy space. "Cornelio has strong commercial awareness and legal expertise in project finance. He is a solution-driven counsel." "Cornelio is highly dependable when it comes to complex deals. He has the ability to help the lender understand risks, and he provides possible mitigants in terms that are easily understood."