Seven Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) senior partners have again been listed in Asia Business Law Journal’s “The Philippines’ Top Lawyers 2025”, also known as the A-List. This year’s ranking highlights legal professionals who are delivering complex, cutting-edge work and consistently providing excellent service to clients in a dynamic and evolving legal environment.
CMT’s A-List lawyers are:
Avelino J. Cruz, Jr.
Simeon V. Marcelo
Joe Nathan P. Tenefrancia
Manuel Gregorio L. Manaligod, Jr.
Susan D. Villanueva
Patricia A. O. Bunye
Pancho G. Umali
One of the standout mentions is CMT’s Managing Partner Patricia A. O. Bunye. Asia Business Law Journal cites her as a “stellar commercial and IP transactional lawyer,” noting her reputation not just in the Philippines but beyond.
Messrs. Cruz and Marcelo, on the other hand, were cited as Icons in recognition of their being senior practitioners and luminaries in the legal profession.
What This Means for CMT
This recognition reinforces CMT’s strong position in several high-impact areas of practice, including:
- Intellectual property and commercial transactions
- IP transactional work, licensing, and enforcement
- Governance and regulatory compliance
Being named among the A-List reflects how CMT lawyers are trusted to handle complex legal matters in sectors experiencing transformation, including energy, trade, regulatory reform, and technology. It also underscores our firm’s commitment to responsiveness, quality service, and deep local and regional insight.
Read more about this at: https://law.asia/top-lawyers-philippines-2025/
