Anthony Edsel Tupaz > Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra > Pasig City, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
15/F AND 4/F STRATA 2000
F. ORTIGAS JR. ROAD, ORTIGAS CENTER, PASIG CITY
1605
Philippines
Anthony Edsel Tupaz photo

Work Department

Infrastructure Group

Position

Partner – Head of Infrastructure Group

Career

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra – Partner
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) – Head of Right-of-Way Division
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan – Associate

Languages

English, Filipino

Memberships

Integrated Bar of the Philippines

Education

A member of the Philippine Bar and the New York Bar, Edsel received his Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Harvard Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics (Honors Program, cum laude) and Juris Doctor from the Ateneo de Manila University (Second Honors, St. Thomas More Most Outstanding Award). He studied the business economics and application of blockchain technologies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Sloan School of Management.

Lawyer Rankings

Philippines > Projects and energy

Julius M. LotillaAnthony Edsel Tupaz and Kristine Torres collectively spearhead the department at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra. It is adept at handling a range of special projects, infrastructure, real estate and construction matters in the Philippines. The agile team advises government agencies and clients on a variety of matters relating to PPP transactions, concession agreements and toll operation contracts.

Philippines > TMT

Well-regarded for its expertise in blockchain and cryptocurrency, cybersecurity, and data privacy, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra advises a stellar roster of fintech clients. The practice is jointly headed by Mark Gorriceta and Micaela Kristina Galvez, alongside Kristine Torres  who provides the team with expertise of finance and capital markets. Anthony Edsel Tupaz is a key contact for domestic tech start-ups work and Liane Stella Candelario is proficient in the corporate structuring of blockchain-based tech companies.

Philippines > Banking and finance

The banking and finance practice at Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra covers both regulatory and transactional work, in addition to advising on all aspects of digital banking. It has a diverse range of clients, which includes several fintech companies, amongst others. Mark Gorriceta is the firm’s managing partner and is well regarded for his work in this area. Anthony Edsel Tupaz, Kristine Torres and Micaela Galvez are among the other key members of the department.