Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) Senior Partner and Intellectual Property Department Head, Susan D. Villanueva, has been shortlisted as Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year for the prestigious Asialaw Awards 2025.
The Asialaw Awards celebrate the region’s most outstanding lawyers and law firms across practice areas and jurisdictions. This recognition underscores Ms. Villanueva’s exceptional leadership, deep expertise in intellectual property law, and unwavering commitment to advancing the legal profession in the Philippines and beyond.
With decades of experience handling complex IP disputes, enforcement actions, and cross-border matters, Ms. Villanueva is widely recognized as a leading authority in intellectual property protection. Her consistent recognition by international legal directories reflects both her impact on the profession and her dedication to client service.
The Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year category highlights the country’s most influential women practitioners, and Ms. Villanueva’s inclusion in this list affirms her standing as one of the foremost IP lawyers in Asia.
The winners of the Asialaw Awards 2025 will be announced in November 2025.
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