The aviation practice at Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law) has a particular focus advising its clients on various aspects of projects, namely in the preparation of unsolicited proposals for the development, construction, and operation of airports. The team routinely drafts concession agreements for these projects also. The 'patient and very deliberate' Aris Gulapa and Jose Maria Angel Machuca co-head the department.
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Testimonials
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- 'Gulapa Law has represented public and private sector client on airport projects, so they are familiar with the different issues and perspectives in this space.'
- 'Aris Gulapa is hands-on and gives his full attention to all the projects he is involved in, regardless of the size. He is a very good lawyer. Patient and very deliberate.'
Key clients
- Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc. (“AIC”)
- CAPP Industries, Inc.
Work highlights
- Conducted due diligence and advised AIC on its acquisition of shares in GMR Megawide Cebu Airport Corporation and its affiliates.
- Assisted AIC in the preparation of its unsolicited proposal and the drafting of the Concession Agreement for the operation and maintenance of the Laguindingan Airport.
- Assisted the project proponent in the preparation of the unsolicited proposal, including drafting the Concession Agreement and providing related legal advice for the upgrade, expansion, operation and maintenance of the New Bohol International Airport (Panglao).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Aris Gulapa, Jose Maria Angel Machuca