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Albert Vincent Y. Yu Chang

Albert Vincent Y. Yu Chang

Position

Partner

Career

Albert Vincent Y. (Albert) Yu Chang is an experienced business attorney focused on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, real estate, franchising and distribution, energy and resources, and general corporate matters. As a U.S. and Philippine-trained attorney, he advises clients in relation to inbound and outbound foreign direct investments and cross-border transactions. In light of his commercial background, he also advises clients regarding business disputes and legal remedies.

Albert practiced with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. from 2005 to 2012, and with SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan from 1997 to 2000 and from 2014 to 2017.

Clients have described his work:

“Mr. Yu Chang is very knowledgeable and provides timely and sound legal advice. He is able to identify potential risks and a range of solutions to mitigate those risks.”

“Atty. Albert Vincent Y. (Albert) Yu Chang (Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)) [having practiced] in the Philippines and US [is] able to effectively assist Philippine clients navigate the US legal environment.”

Memberships

Corporate Secretary, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Phils.) Inc. (2017–present) Past Deputy Editor, International Law News, Past Member, Books Board, Past Chair, Asia-Pacific Committee, American Bar Association Section of International Law (2005-2016) Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (since 1998)

Education

JD, Northwestern University School of Law LLM (Hons), Northwestern University School of Law JD, Ateneo de Manila University School of Law BA, De La Salle University BSCom, De La Salle University Admitted to the State Bar of Michigan (2006) Admitted to the Philippine Bar (1998)