Attorneys

Jacques S. Lynn, MCIArb

Professional Background Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution is the practice and passion of Ms. Lynn. She has a decade of experience as arbitration counsel on

Ramon Manolo A. Alcasabas

Professional Background Mr. Alcasabas is a Partner in the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department where he has actively handled civil, commercial, criminal and labor litigation

Rogelio D. Torres, Jr.

Professional Background Mr. Torres has been in the practice of law in the Philippines for almost 20 years with significant experience in dispute prevention and

Rowanie A. Nakan

Professional Background Ms. Rowanie A. Nakan is a Senior Partner in the Intellectual Property Department and heads the Patent Group of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia.

Raiza Alexis D. Radoc

Professional Background Ms. Radoc is a member of the firm’s Intellectual Property (“IP”) Department. She handles IP enforcement cases and manages domestic and international trademark

Paolo Emmanuel S. Tamase

Professional Background Mr. Tamase is a member of the firm’s Mining & Natural Resources and Energy Departments, as well as its Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Jennifer Marie G. Castro

Professional Background Ms. Castro is an associate in the firm’s Corporate, Taxation and Special Projects Department. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University

Rafael Raymundo A. Evangelista

Professional Background Mr. Evangelista is a senior associate with the firm’s Mining and Natural Resources and Energy Departments. Prior to admission to the Philippine Bar,

Carlo B. Valerio

Professional Background Mr. Valerio is the head of the firm’s IP Enforcement and Investigation practice group. He specializes in intellectual property rights enforcement and litigation.

Christianne Grace F. Salonga

Professional Background Ms. Salonga is a Partner in our Corporate and Special Projects Department. Her practice focuses on securities and capital markets, project finance, competition

Khristine C. Dy

Professional Background Ms. Dy is a Senior Associate of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. Khristine focuses her practice on patent prosecution and patent opinions. She

Pancho G. Umali

Professional Background Mr. Umali is a Senior Partner in our Corporate & Commercial Law Department and our Mining & Natural Resources Department. He regularly advises

Victor Emmanuel M. Pangilinan

Professional Background Mr. Pangilinan is a Senior Partner in our Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department. He specializes in civil, commercial and tax litigation, arbitration and

Divina Gracia E. Pedron

Ms. Pedron is not just a legal expert; she is a passionate advocate for creativity and innovation, specializing in the protection of intellectual property. With

Rosa Michele C. Bagtas

Professional Background Ms. Bagtas is a Senior Partner in our Corporate & Commercial Law Department and heads the Property Development and Immigration Practice Groups. Ms.

Professional Background Atty. Galacio’s expertise in Dispute Resolution, both domestic and international, traverses the entire spectrum, from mainstream litigation to alternative dispute resolution (ADR), for

Miguel U. Silos

Professional Background Mr. Silos heads the Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department and co-chairs the Trade and Family Law practice groups. Mr. Silos has successfully litigated

John Jerico L. Balisnomo

Professional Background Mr. Balisnomo is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution Department with more than 25 years of litigation experience. He

Aida Araceli G. Roxas-Rivera

Professional Background Ms. Rivera is a Senior Partner in our Corporate and Commercial Law Group and heads the Firm’s Retainer, Corporate Governance & Regulation and

Rodel A. Cruz

Professional Background Mr. Cruz has extensive experience in commercial & corporate litigation, tax litigation, insolvency and corporate rehabilitation proceedings, regulatory enforcement cases, estate settlement, election

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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia Partner Maria Vinina Bonita A. Padilla Completes Master of Laws in Law and Politics from Kyushu University

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