Aris L. Gulapa
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)
Client SatisfactionGulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s group has a workload which is formed of matters ranging from preparing bid proposals for large-scale and high-value projects, to drafting proposals for significant construction projects, particularly those in the tech and energy sectors. Aris L. Gulapa has particular experience handling the contractual aspects of real estate and construction matters, and oversees the group alongside Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca who assists clients in the array of infrastructure matters. Teodulo San Juan is noted for his ’exceptional experience doing EPC and other construction contracts’.
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Testimonials
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‘Teodulo San Juan has exceptional experience doing EPC and other construction contracts. He is prompt in providing advice, is very commercial, and gives practical advice.'
'I have had opportunity to compare Gulapa firm's services with others and in the area of EPC documentation, negotiation, and implementation, Gulapa is on top.’
‘Teodulo San Juan provides sound legal advice to us on most of our projects, especially including construction. Very commercial, acts with respect to counterparties across the negotiating table, is very organised, eager to help, and is very practical in providing advice.'
'Very calm and composed during difficult negotiations. Drafting skills are also exceptional. Understands the industry and the way we work. Takes pains to understand the commercial issues and addresses them.’
Key clients
- Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
- Megawide Construction Corporation
- Standard Systems Water and Wastewater Technologies, Inc.
- Aboitiz Renewables, Inc.
- Solar Tanauan Corporation
- Peak Off-Grid Innovations and Solutions Inc.
- First Balfour, Inc.
- Asian Development Bank
- International Finance Corporation
Work highlights
- Assisted a consortium comprising various major infrastructure companies in the Philippines in preparing its bid for the NAIA Rehabilitation Project, which includes advising on legal issues affecting the project and preparing its bid proposal.
- Assisting Aboitiz Renewables Inc. and its Japanese consortium counterparts in their participation in the bid process of the PSALM for the selection and appointment of the Independent Power Producer Administrator.
- Assisted the Peak Off-Grid Innovations and Solutions Inc. in the preparation and submission of its unsolicited proposal for the construction of the Marinduque Microgrid Power Project.
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 Maria Angel Machuca
Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aris L. Gulapa, Jose Maria Angel P. Machuca