Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is pleased to announce that Ms. Susan D. Villanueva, Senior Partner and Head of the firm’s Intellectual Property Department, has been recognized as an Elite Practitioner for Intellectual Property in the Asialaw 2025 Rankings.
Ms. Villanueva is widely regarded as one of the Philippines’ foremost authorities in trademark law, copyright enforcement, and IP litigation. She represents major multinational brands and local innovators, successfully handling complex infringement, enforcement, and licensing matters.
Her recognition as an Elite Practitioner is a testament to her exceptional advocacy, strategic acumen, and contribution to the development of IP jurisprudence in the Philippines. Under her leadership, CMT’s IP team continues to be one of the country’s most awarded and sought-after practices, earning multiple firm distinctions in local and international directories.
Read more about the Asialaw 2025 rankings here:
Asialaw 2025 Rankings

