Quisumbing Torres represents issuers, investment banks, and selling shareholders in a broad range of equity and debt transactions (on a public or private placement basis) and is skilled at handling matters such as debt issuances and programmes. Multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and divestitures involving public companies are another key area of strength for the practice. Under the joint leadership of Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban and Alain Charles Veloso, the team regularly advises on securities registration and exemption from securities registration requirements, stock exchange compliance, corporate governance, and other issues relating to securities business licensing. Ramon Miguel Bacani and Dennis Quintero are also notable members of the team, with the latter having particular expertise in fintech matters.
Work highlights
- Advising a Taiwanese conglomerate engaged in the polyester and textile industry in connection with the procedure, requirements, and tax implications for the restructuring of its debts and mortgage arrangements in the Philippines.
- Assisting a global graphic design platform on the exemption from registration requirements of additional securities of issuer to be offered to its subsidiary's employees in the Philippines.
- Advising an institutional investor that manages several pension plans and insurance programs in Quebec in connection with the buy-back of its shares.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban, Alain Charles Veloso