The highly-regarded team at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a strong track-record for its work on key infrastructure projects. It also excels in the energy sector, particularly in solar and wind projects. Aris Gulapa has considerable expertise in infrastructure projects, especially in transport and energy. Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim has a wealth of experience in the energy sector and in renewable energy projects, and has worked on some major toll road-related projects involving toll roads. Haw-Lim is also adept at advising government-owned and controlled corporations on the procurement of power. The team has been involved in numerous important PPP projects that have been rolled out by the Philippine government, and has represented either the government or private bidders on such projects, which have variously related to rail assets, IT infrastructure and airports. The group has also worked on several healthcare projects.
Testimonials
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- ‘G&L is the most responsive and client-oriented law firm I have ever worked with.'
- 'They feel passionately about the success of the project as we do. They are competent, timely, easy to reach, and are always easy to talk to.'
- 'They become part of our team, helping us reach our objectives. Aris Gulapa and Charmaine Lim are the partners that have unquestionable competence.'
‘They are very attentive to the needs of their client. They also have a holistic approach in resolving issues and structuring transactions - you feel like you're getting more than what you pay for.’
‘The firm has provided us with sound and comprehensive legal services that aptly support our business. The team is well-rounded and well-versed in the concerns with which we have required their assistance.'
'The team is very cooperative and the firm is also very flexible and understanding with our outstanding billings.’
‘The members are very familiar with the industry which we work in.’
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank
- Standard Systems and Wastewater Technology
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
- International Financial Corporation
- Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
- Lamut-Asipulo Mini Hydro Corporation
- First Balfour, Inc.
- WPD Onshore GmbH
- University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital
- Bases Conversion and Development Corporation
Work highlights
- Advising the University of the Philippines on a project to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain a cancer facility as part of the Philippine General Hospital.
- Assisting the Asian Development Bank ('ADB') in guiding the Laguna Lake Development Authority (“LLDA”) in the drafting of the implementing rules and regulations for LLDA’s allocation of the Laguna Bay water surface to developers of floating solar photovoltaic projects.
- Assisting the ADB in the structuring and the drafting of the bidding documentation for the Metro Manila Subway and North-South Commuter Rail O&M PPP Projects.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aris Gulapa, Charmaine Rose Haw-Lim