Gulapa Law

Philippines

Analysis

Overview

Established in 2015, boutique law firm Gulapa Law is recognised for its expertise in construction, energy and infrastructure. Its market-leading infrastructure group has been advising the government in various public-private partnership (PPP) projects. Gulapa Law continues to expand by servicing more international clients. Infrastructure specialist Aris Gulapa is the main contact.  

Client feedback 

“The firm provides a dynamic kind of service and values the trust and confidence of its client.” – Dispute resolution 

“Fast response time, gives concise and comprehensive advice and above-and-beyond customer service.” – Dispute resolution 

“Provides sound legal advice where all the options are laid out and involves the client in the legal proceedings.” – Tax 

Aris Gulapa 

“Helps us find creative solutions to our problems.” 

Al-Shwaid Ismael 

“Has good knowledge of the law and how it is applied.” 

Dispute resolution

Work highlights 

Assisted JBros Construction in filing its claim with the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission against the Department of Health for its unlawful termination of a government construction contract. 

Represented a client, Paolo Alcantara, in a labour dispute against her employer for having been illegally dismissed due to transgender discrimination. 

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights 

Advised AXA Philippines on the merger of its life insurance company with its non-life insurance subsidiary. 

Represented Kyushu Electric Power on the acquisition of shares in a microgrid power company. 

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights 

Advised Aboitiz InfraCapital on the acquisition of shares in an international airport operations and maintenance concessionaire. 

Construction

Work highlights 

Advised Asian Development Bank on aspects of the North-South Commuter Railway Project. 

Advised SM Prime Holdings on construction aspects of the Future City project.