Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 3
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+632.8810.5858About
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
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.
Work Highlights
- Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia advised a consortium on an unsolicited proposal for the construction and development of a light railway-based mass transportation system project costing approximately USD1.6 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm consistently provides sound legal advice and representation. There are several partners who attend to our needs and deliver timely actions when needed. The team is always available and attentive in relation to the timeliness of the legal work."
"The team has provided ample personnel support during project meetings, as well as relevant commercial implications in relation to the legal advice."
"The firm consistently provides sound legal advice and representation. There are several partners who attend to our needs and deliver timely actions when needed. The team is always available and attentive in relation to the timeliness of the legal work."
"The team has provided ample personnel support during project meetings, as well as relevant commercial implications in relation to the legal advice."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"She provides strong representation to government agencies."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Philippines
Clients
Provided by Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Filminera Resources
Green Energy Management & Holdings
Robust Exploration
Sagittarius Mines
Shell Philippines Exploration