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Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)

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Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)'s practice handles a range of high-value acquisitions, including advising on securities and exchange approval, and assisting with corporate restructuring. Aris L. Gulapa, who splits his time between the firm’s New York City and Philippines offices, helms the practice and has experience advising companies across the range of sectors in complex mergers. Gulapa leads alongside Melissa Chavez-Dee, who has expertise in handling corporate due diligence, particularly in renewable energy contexts.

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Key clients

  • Megawide Construction Corporation
  • Bonifacio Landmark Corporation
  • Globe ST Telemedia Global Data Centres
  • Meralco Powergen Corporation
  • Makati Development Corporation
  • Takenaka Asia Pte Ltd
  • BGWest Properties
  • BGNorth Properties
  • BGSouth Properties
  • Bay City Commercial Ventures
  • North Eastern Commercial Corporation
  • Aboitiz Renewables Inc.
  • Aboitiz Land Inc.

Work highlights

  • Assisted Aboitiz Land Inc. in its acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding capital stock of a real estate development company worth PhP 120m.
  • Advised Bonifacio Landmark Corporation, Inc. in the capital call to its two shareholders, from preparing the necessary documents for the increase of client’s Authorized Capital Stock, to procuring the Confirmation of Non-Coverage of the transaction.
  • Conducted due diligence on the assets of SP New Energy Corp. consisting of more than 1,300 hectares of land.

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Melissa Chavez-Dee
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aris L. Gulapa, Melissa Chavez-Dee

Other key lawyers

Maria Isabelle J. Poblete