Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia [CMT] bagged five awards at the 2024 Asian Legal Business (ALB) Philippine Law Awards, including the coveted Philippine Law Firm of the Year award, affirming its leadership in the Philippine legal landscape. This latest honor underscores CMT’s exceptional contributions across diverse practice areas and highlights its dedication to providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions.
The firm was also recognized as the Transportation and Logistics Law Firm of the Year, Arbitration Law Firm of the Year, and Project Finance Law Firm of the Year. Each of these awards reflects CMT’s excellence and expertise in critical sectors.
In addition to these firm-wide accolades, Partner Jerome D. Canlas was awarded Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Canlas is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E) and is a member of the firm’s Data Privacy Practice Group. He is part of a team that successfully defended an online lending corporation against a temporary ban on processing of personal data, which would have effectively halted the operations of said corporation.
CMT’s latest award reflect its profound understanding of the evolving legal landscape and reinforce its role as a trusted advisor for Philippine businesses and global clients alike, bringing both industry knowledge and strategic foresight to each client relationship.
