Rodel Cruz
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Client SatisfactionThe practice at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has a strong reputation for its capabilities in handling commercial litigation matters of significant value and high-stakes for its client roster. The team, noted for its ‘meticulous approach to crafting compelling pleadings’, is noted for its administrative, regulatory and tax litigation expertise and is well-placed to handle such cases at Supreme Court and Court of Appeal level. Commercial and construction arbitration mandates are another key area of specialism for the group. Rodel Cruz has expertise in commercial litigation and infrastructure projects in particular. The ’exceptionally practical and sharp’ Victor Emmanuel M. Pangilinan stands out, as does Miguel Silos and Simeon Marcelo, who harnesses experience in handling high-profile disputes of various natures. Civil, criminal and tax expert John Jerico L. Balisnomo oversees the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'CMT’s litigation team, led by the exceptionally practical and sharp Victor Emmanuel Pangilinan, stands out for its unparalleled commitment to excellence and innovation in legal practice.'
- 'Potential clients will find reassurance in their team's meticulous approach to crafting compelling pleadings that are rich in significant details.'
- 'CMT excels at extracting critical information from company officers through incisive questioning, and allowing them to build strong, well-founded defences. This meticulous attention-to-detail instils confidence in their clients about the strength of their cases.'
- 'Victor Emmanuel Pangilinan is available and demonstrates a commitment to accessibility that clients deeply appreciate. He combines practicality with profound legal insight, simplifying even the most complex issues.'
Key clients
- Ayala Corporation
- Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association
- Secur Links Network and Technologies, Inc.
- Unicapital, Inc.
- Alpha Plus Property Holdings Corporation
- Dole Food Company, Inc.
- Max’s Group, Inc.
- Yujuico Group of Companies
- Union Bank of the Philippines
- Redco Properties Group Limited
Work highlights
- Represented Unicapital, Inc. in a case against a Philippine medical services corporation and its former President/CEO for non-payment of a loan obtained through false representations.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Miguel Silos
Cruz Marcelo & TenefranciaPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
John Jerico L. Balisnomo