Divina Law has significantly expanded with the additions of a number of team members, most notably, Jose Layug and Richie Avigale Ramos-Pilares from Puno & Puno Law Offices in March 2023. It now boasts considerable expertise in the field of renewable energy, extractive energy resources and power. Layug and Ramos-Pilares have worked on a substantial number of renewable energy service contracts for various RE projects, including biomass, ground-mounted solar and floating solar projects. Other areas of expertise include advising on onshore wind and offshore wind technologies.
Testimonials
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‘The team is able to accommodate our needs and requirements with an acceptable turnaround time.’
‘They are pleasant to deal with and approachable.’
‘A large energy practice staffed by highly qualified and skilled lawyers. The management team has had experience at all levels of the industry from public company, senior government bureaucrat and private legal practice. This level of experience is rare in the legal profession.’
‘Jay Layug is an approachable, honest, straight-shooting and highly experienced lawyer of the top-notch. Jay's advice is always readily available and that advice is always on the money. Jay also has industry and government experience which makes his understanding of all parties involved in transactions unparalleled.’
Key clients
- Air Liquide Philippines, Inc.
- BISCOM, Inc.
- Bluefloat Energy
- BVG & Associates
- Gas2Grid
- Global Wind Energy Council
- Gurin Energy
- Hacienda Plantations
- Ignis Energia
- Iligan Light Philippines Inc.
- Linde Philippines
- Metro Pacific Investment Corporation
- MetroSolar Corporation
- PetroGreen Energy Corporation
- Phinma Solar Corporation
- Ratio Petroleum
- Victorias Milling Company
Work highlights
- Acting as legal adviser to at least 150 renewable energy projects owned or to be developed by at least 10 clients.
- Acting as counsel to some of the major offshore wind developers in the Philippines.
- Advised several clients in pursuing policy and regulatory reforms in the energy sector.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Jose Layug, Richie Avigale Ramos-Pilares