At Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law), practice head Aris Gulapa (who divides his time between the firm's Philippines and New York offices) brings extensive experience in advising telecoms clients on investment work and regulatory issues. The group has a solid track record in handling international and domestic mandates in the TMT arena. Kevin Mandocdoc's workload includes assisting with the implementation of large-scale TMT projects. Phillip Don Recentes is a name to note.

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Key clients

  • Asian Development Bank
  • APO-UGEC Security Printing Joint Venture
  • International Finance Corporation
  • AC Infrastructure Holdings Corporation
  • Day1Tech Inc.
  • Vigan Banco Rural Incorporada
  • Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.
  • Avignon Laserderm Lifestyle Corporation
  • MCX Tollway, Inc.
  • Bases Conversion and Development Authority

Work highlights

  • Provides ongoing assistance to the Asian Development Bank in relation to a technology development project under a public-private partnership.
  • Provides ongoing advice on the implementation of a joint venture agreement, which includes upgrading a high security printing facility.
  • Provides ongoing assistance to the International Finance Corporation on conducting a feasibility study of the national broadband infrastructure investment plan.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Aris Gulapa

Other key lawyers

Phillip Don Recentes, Kevin Mandococ