Spearheaded by Aris Gulapa, the team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a wealth of experience in competition and antitrust law enforcement. It specialises in assisting financial institutions and government agencies in obtaining clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission. The group is highly regarded for its work in the private sector, and is well-placed to handle a wide-range of compliance and regulatory matters. Melissa Chavez-Dee plays a pivotal role in the department.
Testimonials
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‘Swift, accurate and practical legal support.’
‘Aris Gulapa is brilliant, accommodating and responsive.’
‘Working with Gulapa Law, I have observed that this firm understands that legal matters do not exist in a vacuum. Gulapa Law takes the time to thoroughly understand the clients' business, industry, and objectives.'
'They tailor their legal advice to not only ensure compliance with the law but also to provide practical and commercially viable solutions that align with the client's strategic goals. This unique blend of legal acumen and commercial awareness sets Gulapa Law apart from other firms.’
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Ayala Corporation
- AXA Philippines
Work highlights
- Conducted due diligence and advised AIC on its acquisition of shares in GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation and its affiliates.
- Assisting AXA Philippines, which is engaged in the business of life insurance, process its merger with a wholly-owned subsidiary Charter Ping An, which is engaged in the business of non-life insurance.
- Assisted Aboitiz Power Corporation in securing a Letter of Non-Coverage from the compulsory notification requirement with the Philippine Competition Commission in relation to its acquisition of STEAG GmBH’s voting shares in STEAG State Power, Inc.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aris Gulapa