Gulapa Law

Established in 2015, Gulapa & Quicho (Gulapa Law) is recognised for its expertise in competition/antitrust, corporate and M&A, energy and infrastructure. Aris Gulapa is a key figure. Partner Rico Quicho left the firm in 2018.

Competition/antitrust

Work highlights

Acted on behalf of Asian Development Bank in the process of forming a joint venture to develop the National Government Administrative Centre. The joint venture with MTD Capital was approved by the PCC.

Key clients

Alliance Global Group, JG Summit Holdings, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation

Construction

Work highlights

Advised on the construction of the Philippines’ first LNG hub project in Batangas by the Philippine National Oil Company.

Advised Aboitiz Infracapital on the New Bohol International Airport (Panglao) Project, a PPP airport project in the Philippines that is aimed at transforming the New Bohol International Airport into a world-class facility through the airport’s expansion, operations, and maintenance by the private sector proponent. The firm assisted in the preparation of the unsolicited proposal, including drafting the concession agreement for the project.

Key clients

Infracorp Development, SM Prime Holdings

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Represented Manila Water Company an Ayala subsidiary, in its bid for New Clark City Water and Wastewater Project by negotiating a draft joint venture agreement with the BCDA and preparing its bid proposal. 

Advised Phil Jacobe Ventures on the acquisition of right for the operation of a famous foreign bakery brand in the Philippines.

Key clients

Francorp Philippines, Omni-Plus System