Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr. is at the head of Divina Law's arbitration practice, which handles high-value matters relating to the range of industry sectors, including construction, energy and hospitality and tourism. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Mary Jude Cantorias-Marvel who joined the practice in February 2024 and harnesses expertise in litigation and arbitration.

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Key clients

  • Ramon Magsaysay Foundation Inc.
  • Vivotel Corporation
  • Megawide Construction Corporation

Work highlights

  • Defended Ramon Magsaysay Foundation, Inc. in an unjust attempt of its counterparty to enforce a long-expired contract and execute a Deed of Absolute Sale on a PhP 750m property.
  • Represented Megawide successfully in a construction arbitration based on two construction agreements with a contract price of PhP 2.8bn and PhP 4.25bn, respectively.
  • Created and delivered programs and trainings on arbitration, mediation, and negotiation to various clients.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr.

Other key lawyers

Mary Jude Cantorias-Marvel, Rhegine Peralta