Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)
Client SatisfactionGulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)'s team often represents the Philippine Republic and private bidders in flagship infrastructure projects. It has also recently seen an uptick in water and renewable energy projects. Aris Gulapa co-heads the team with Jose Angel Machuca who is particularly proficient in concession and public-private-partnership agreements for airport, rail, and toll road projects.
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Testimonials
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- 'Very pragmatic legal advice. Quick turnaround.'
- 'Very commercially-oriented and reliable. Very experienced and easy to deal with. Inspire confidence.'
Key clients
- Asian Development Bank (“ADB”)
- Standard Systems and Wastewater Technology (“Standard Systems”)
- SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (“SMPHI”)
- International Financial Corporation (“IFC”)
- Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc. (“AIC”)
- 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 Philippine General Hospital on a project to finance, design, construct, operate and maintain a cancer facility.
- Advising Solar Tanauan Corporation on the full array of matters including the development and operation of the Terra Tanauan Solar Power Plant and the Terra Maragondon Solar Power Plant.
- Assisting SMPHI on domestic law issues and preparation on the development of its project 'Future City'.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Jose Angel Machuca
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aris Gulapa, Jose Angel Machuca