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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia

Philippines

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Rankings published in 2026
M&A
Tier 3
27 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
4 practice areas
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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Gulapa Law
8 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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SERRANO LAW
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abuda Asis & Associates
7 practice areas
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Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
6 practice areas
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Fortun Narvasa & Salazar
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GRUBA LAW
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Meer Meer & Meer
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
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SKY Law (Kua Sy and Yeung Law Offices)
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Tayag Ngochua & Chu
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Project development
Tier 2
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gulapa Law
8 practice areas
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
4 practice areas
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Notable

Abuda Asis & Associates
7 practice areas
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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MOSVELDTT Law
8 practice areas
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Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
6 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

With two offices in Taguig City, Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has well established corporate and M&A and project development practices. Key figures in the firm include Manuel Manaligod, who serves as chairman, and Aida Araceli Roxas-Rivera, who serves as head of the corporate and special projects department.

 

Focusses / specialisms    

In M&A, the firm provides advice on a range of matters including acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate divestments, buy-outs, dissolutions and spin-offs.

In projects, the firm has a focus on sectors including infrastructure, mining and energy. The firm has transactions across various sectors.

 

Key clients

Notable clients include Aboitiz Group, W Group, Unilever Group, ABS-CBN Corporation, Unicapital, Filinvest Development Corporation, Asian Terminals, and Dole Philippines.

 

Client feedback: 32nd edition (2022/2023)

M&A

"Experts on Philippine Law surrounding M&A and Stock Exchange requirements."

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Deal Highlights
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Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. - M&A
2021-09-27
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
Philippines
M&A
Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc.
Seller
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