Alain Charles Veloso
Quisumbing TorresThe team at Quisumbing Torres is recommended for its capabilities advising its client roster, which includes major national and international names and covers sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, consumer goods and retail, on all aspects of competition law. The team is adept at advising on merger control regulation matters, and at filing notifications with the Philippine Competition Authority. Practice head Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban has a particular focus on M&A in addition to handling work involving foreign investments and corporate reorganisations. Alain Charles Veloso assists multinational companies on various regulatory matters. Michael Macapagal has a a strong reputation for his expertise in competition law enforcement. Recent highlights for the team include Camille Bianca Gatmaitan-Santos' promotion to partner in July 2023.
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Testimonials
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‘The team gives fresh insights on competition law issues and how to handle them in a practical and pragmatic manner.'
'The team gives a comprehensive and up-to-date snapshot of the current issues and cites examples from other jurisdictions in case there is a lack of precedent in the country.’
‘Alain Charles Veloso is always the penultimate presenter. He has such a warm personality that it puts his audience at ease almost immediately; then he confidently outlines his presentation.'
'I appreciate Alain Charles' effort to touch base with long-time clients to stay up to date with our businesses.'
‘The firm has good knowledge of the subject matter and connection with the regulator that helps with getting clarity from the regulator as and when needed.’
‘Alain Charles Veloso and Lara Camille are highly responsive and helpful during the course of merger notification.’
Key clients
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Shell
Work highlights
- Advising and representing a multinational insurance company in an investigation initiated by the Philippine Competition Commission's Competition Enforcement Office against a pool of insurance companies, their officers, and a government-owned and controlled corporation for allegedly entering into anti-competitive agreements for the exclusive provision of mortgage redemption insurance to its account holders for almost four decades. This is the first cartel case of the PCC.
- Advising and assisting a Taiwan-based cargo shipping line in responding to the subpoena of the Philippine Competition Commission.
- Assisting a multinational oil and gas company in securing clearance from the Philippine Competition Commission in relation to its proposed additional investment in a joint venture company with the renewable energy subsidiary of natural resources development company.
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Practice head
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Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban