Diane Maxima Singayan-Mallillin
Quisumbing TorresQuisumbing Torres is a member firm of Baker McKenzie LLP, and as such is well-placed to advise multinational corporations and companies in highly regulated industries, on a broad array of transactions and projects. Under the guidance of Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban, it regularly advises on issues such as structuring foreign investments, M&A transactions and reorganisations, as well as joint ventures and capital restructuring. Dennis Quintero is recommended for his work with clients on numerous multi-jurisdictional acquisitions of shares or assets, in addition to his advice on structuring investments and divestments across a variety of sectors. Julius Cervantes is lauded for his work on a wide range of issues, frequently advising on corporate restructurings, commercial agreements and regulatory matters. Alain Charles Veloso and Luisa Fernandez-Guina bring experience with financial institutions and pharmaceutical clients respectively, while at associate level Diane Maxima Singayan-Mallillin plays a key role in the department.
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‘The service of Quisumbing Torres has been consistent and timely. They have sufficient people to support clients.’
‘Mr Dennis Quintero is an expert in projects, energy and M&A. Dennis goes beyond being a good partner by being available to listen and flexible to client's needs. ’
‘Julius Cervantes – responsive, good lawyer.’
‘International networking and collaboration prove to be QT's strong points and global clients can benefit from the broad perspective and ability to advise on cross-jurisdictional matters.’
‘Very happy working with Christina Acaban, and Luisa Guina.
- 'They are very collaborative, give practical and timely, sound advice on both urgent/big-ticket and day-to-day matters.’
Key clients
- Alphabet (Google Inc.)
- Allianz
- APG Asset Management
- Changi Airport International Pte. Ltd.
- China Copper Co. Ltd
- GlaxoSmithKline
- PruLife Insurance Corporation of U.K. (PLUK)
- Prudential Corporation Asia (Prudential Asia)
- Shell Pilipinas Corporation
- SBA Communications Corporation
- Space Exploration Technologies Corporation
- Universal Entertainment Corporation
- China Harbour Engineering
Work highlights
- Successfully assisted Shell Overseas Investments BV (Shell) in its joint venture with Nickel Asia's renewable energy unit, Emerging Power Inc (EPI), to develop, own, operate and maintain onshore renewable energy projects in the Philippines.
- Acted for a Hong Kong-based multinational insurance and finance corporation in connection with its Philippine subsidiary's 100% acquisition of the shares in a leading health maintenance organisation in the country.
- Assisted a leading digital-health provider company in the consolidation of its digital telehealth business with another digital-health provider company through share swaps and various share acquisitions.
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Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban
Quisumbing TorresPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban