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Sanchez, Aaron Zibeon U.

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Aaron Sanchez is a senior associate of the Dispute Resolution Department of the firm. He handles commercial disputes involving civil litigation and/or arbitration, government investigations, and criminal prosecution and defense. He advocates before the trial courts, various government agencies, the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. He also renders advice on transactional and regulatory matters involving mergers and acquisitions.

 

Aaron’s work deals with a wide array of industries, including energy, natural resources, construction, distribution, real estate, mining, and telecommunications.

 

Aaron studied law at the University of the Philippines (UP) and obtained his Juris Doctor in 2018. He was a member of the Order of the Purple Feather, the UP College of Law’s honors society, and served as an editor of the Philippine Law Journal, Volume 90. For his undergraduate degree, he studied Economics at UP and graduated magna cum laude in 2013. Aaron was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2019 and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Aaron.Sanchez@Romulo.com

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Ambe, Jerald C.

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Jerald C. Ambe is an associate whose current practice focuses on taxation, corporate law, labor, mergers and acquisitions, and project development and finance.

 

Jerald provides legal counsel to domestic and foreign clients on various issues such as tax and regulatory compliance, incorporation matters, corporate reorganization, asset acquisition, labor relations and disputes, and general corporate matters. His work also extends to conducting due diligence exercises, reviewing contracts, preparing pleadings, applications, protests, and other legal documents, and representing clients before government agencies such as the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and Board of Investments.

 

Jerald is a Certified Public Accountant who ranked 13th in the July 2014 CPA Licensure Examination. Prior to joining the firm, he worked as a Tax Associate at SGV & Co., providing tax services to clients from various industries. While studying law, he also worked as a Finance Services Analyst at QBE Group Shared Services Ltd., where he oversaw the Group Head Office books of accounts and performed bank reconciliation and cash management functions.

 

He received his bachelor’s degree in accountancy from the University of San Jose – Recoletos in 2012 where he graduated magna cum laude and top of his class. In college, he was an active student and community leader. He was one of the finalists in the search for the Ten Outstanding Students of the Philippines in Central Visayas and was selected as one of the participants in the 14th Ayala Young Leaders Congress.

 

He obtained his juris doctor degree from the De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law in 2021 where he graduated Valedictorian. He was admitted to the bar in 2022 with Exemplary Performance and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Jerald.Ambe@Romulo.com

Mendoza, Camille Angelica A.

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Camille Mendoza is an associate whose current practice focuses on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, labor and employment, and litigation and arbitration.

 

Camille assists clients in disputes before regulatory agencies and courts of law. She also gives comprehensive advice on various corporate and commercial transactions, including matters concerning doing business in the Philippines, foreign investments, regulatory compliance, cross-border acquisitions, and corporate restructuring. Her advice covers the effects on security of tenure and possible claims over statutory and contractual benefits arising from such restructuring.

 

Camille received her bachelor’s degree in Legal Management with a minor degree in Financial Management from Ateneo de Manila University in 2015. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the same university in 2019 where she graduated with second honors. She was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2020 and joined the firm in 2022.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Camille.Mendoza@Romulo.com

Dela Cruz, Ingrid Catherine

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Inga is an associate whose current practice focuses on corporate law, corporate banking, foreign investment, project development, labor, and corporate litigation

 

She enjoys a varied legal practice with a special interest in emerging fields of law. 

 

Inga provides legal counsel to domestic and foreign clients on various issues such as regulatory compliance, incorporation matters, corporate reorganization, labor relations and disputes, data privacy, government procurement and general corporate matters. 

 

Her work also extends to conducting due diligence exercises, reviewing contracts, and liaising with various government institutions such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Clark Development Corporation, Board of Investments, Government Procurement Policy Board, and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority. 

 

Inga received her bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, magna cum laude, from the University of the Philippines in 2017. As an undergraduate student, she conducted various fieldwork exercises across the Philippines, with a concentration on fishing and maritime communities. 

 

She obtained her Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in International Law, from the Ateneo de Manila in 2021, where she graduated with Second Honors. She was admitted to the bar in 2022 with Exemplary Performance and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Ingrid.DelaCruz@Romulo.com

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Valdez-Lopez, Erika

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Erika is an associate who works with the Securities, Project Development and Finance, and Corporate Banking Departments.

 

Since passing the Philippine Bar in 2017, Erika has had the opportunity of advising and representing clients in various fields of practice, such as corporate law and regulatory compliance, commercial law, taxation, civil and criminal litigation, and estate settlement.

 

Erika’s practice presently focuses on assisting issuers, shareholders, and investment banks in securities transactions such as initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and top-up placements. She provides legal support for various regulatory filings, which involves representing clients before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc.

 

Erika graduated cum laude from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in Communication Arts (Journalism Track) and a minor in Hispanic Studies.

 

She obtained her juris doctor degree from the Ateneo Law School in 2016, was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2017, and joined the Firm in 2021.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Erika.ValdezLopez@Romulo.com

Matsumura, Mayumi G.

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Mayumi G. Matsumura is an associate whose practice currently focuses on securities, capital markets, banking, mergers and acquisitions, anti-trust and competition, and corporate law.

 

Mayumi provides legal counsel to domestic and foreign clients on various issues such as incorporation matters, corporate reorganization, intellectual property, and general corporate matters. Her work also extends to conducting due diligence exercises, reviewing contracts and other transaction documents, and assisting clients on regulatory compliance with various government institutions such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, and the Philippine Competition Commission.

 

Mayumi received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines in 2016. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree, second honors, from the Ateneo de Manila in 2020. She was admitted to the bar in 2022 and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Mayumi.Matsumura@Romulo.com

Señeres, Lourdes-Lucena A.

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Lourdes-Lucena A. Señeres is an associate whose current practice focuses on general corporate law, securities, and project development and finance.

 

Loren has assisted in advising both domestic and foreign clients on securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate reorganizations, data privacy and security, foreign investment, and general corporate matters. Her work includes preparing and reviewing documentation and conducting due diligence exercises on corporate and commercial transactions.

 

Loren has represented clients before government agencies such as the Securities Exchange Commission, Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Board of Investments, and Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

 

Loren received her bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of the Philippines in 2016.  She received her juris doctor degree from the same university in 2020. She joined the firm in 2022 and was admitted to the Philippine Bar with Exemplary Performance in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Lourdes.Seneres@Romulo.com

Tambunting, Isaac Emmanuel S.

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Isaac Emmanuel S. Tambunting is an associate who has experience in handling civil and criminal cases, labor disputes, and family law. He has represented clients before trial courts, appellate courts and the National Labor Relations Commission.

 

Isaac provides advice to clients on their compliance with Philippine law. He also participates in due diligence exercises to assist clients in domestic and international transactions.  

 

Prior to joining Romulo Law, Isaac worked with the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal of the Philippine Congress.

 

Isaac was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022 and joined the firm in the same year. Isaac received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration cum laude from the University of the Philippines in 2016 and his juris doctor degree from the same university in 2020.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Isaac.Tambunting@Romulo.com

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Chang, Madelyn May Ong

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Madelyn May Ong Chang is a senior associate who is a member of the Securities Department. Her practice focuses on securities, capital markets, and mergers and acquisitions.

 

Madz assists in advising issuers and underwriters in securities transactions. She also provides legal advice on doing business in the Philippines, data privacy, and competition law. Madz represents domestic and foreign clients before administrative agencies and quasi-judicial bodies such as the Securities Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. and the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. She has reviewed and drafted contracts and other transaction documents and coordinated with various regulatory agencies in relation to registration, licensing, and compliance matters.

 

Madz received her bachelor’s degree in Management, major in Legal Management and minor in Project Management, from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2012. She received her juris doctor degree from the same university in 2018 where she graduated Salutatorian. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2019 and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Primary Email:
Madelyn.Chang@Romulo.com

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Sales, Denise Anne V.

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Denise is a senior associate whose current practice focuses on corporate law, competition law, securities, taxation, and foreign investments.

 

Denise Anne V. Sales represents domestic and foreign clients before administrative agencies and quasi-judicial bodies such as the Securities Exchange Commission, Department of Trade and Industry, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Insurance Commission, Competition Commission, and Bureau of Internal Revenue. She has reviewed and drafted contracts and other transaction documents, conducted due diligence for different transactions, and coordinated with various regulatory agencies in relation to registration, licensing, and compliance matters.

 

Denise also advises clients on various aspects of taxation, commercial, and civil law, including matters related to securities, investments, competition, and mergers and acquisitions.

 

She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Economics, minor in English Literature from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2012. She thereafter received her Juris Doctor degree from the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law in 2016 where she graduated with honors. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2017 and joined the firm in the same year.

Manila Office
Office No.: +63 2 8555-9555
Direct Line: +63 2 8555-9552
Primary Email: Denise.Sales@Romulo.com

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