Gulapa Law

Established in 2015, boutique law firm Gulapa Law is well recognised for its expertise in construction, energy and infrastructure. Its market-leading infrastructure group has been advising the government in various PPP projects. The firm’s IP practice debuts in our latest ranking. Infrastructure specialist Aris Gulapa is the main contact.

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Advising AXA Philippines on the regulatory and competition matters concerning its portfolio of insurance products.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank

Construction

Work highlights

Assisting the Asian Development Bank in structuring the Metro Manila Subway project and drafting the bidding documentation.

Key clients

Aboitiz InfraCapital, SM Prime Holdings

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised Pacific Alliance Group in connection with KFLC issuance of preference shares.

Key clients

Autocirculo Corporation, Day1Tech, Maria Francesca Tan, Philippine Phosphate Fertilizer

Dispute resolution

Work highlights

Represented Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizational Committee Foundation in a dispute concerning the Southeast Asian Games Information Systems Project. The firm successfully prevented the issuance of a temporary restraining order against it.

Key clients

JBROS Construction Corporation, Paolo Alcantara

Energy

Work highlights

Advised Kyuden in its acquisition of shares in Powersource.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank

Infrastructure

Work highlights

Assists a consortium of seven companies (Aboitiz, Ayala, Filinvest, JG Summit, Metro Pacific, Megaworld, and Philippine Airlines) in their proposal to rehabilitate and expand the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

Provided legal advice to a government commission with respect to the Pasig River Ferry System Project.

Advising the Asian Development Bank and Bases Conversion and Development Authority in relation to the proposed NCC-ICT under a potential PPP.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank, Infracorp Development

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Advised Machuca Baldozas on its trademark registration process.

Key clients

APO Production Unit, Phil Jacobe Ventures

Real estate

Work highlights

Acting as local counsel to SM Prime Holdings in the project of reclaiming 360 hectares of land in Manila Bay.

Key clients

Asian Development Bank

Client feedback

“Dynamic, flexible and gives constant feedback on matters at hand.” – Dispute resolution

“The team at Gulapa is very energetic, responsive and customer-centric.” – Restructuring and insolvency

Aris Gulapa

“He is very well informed of the law.”

Carlo Cajucom

“Easy to talk to, approachable and brilliant.”