Aris L. Gulapa
(+63)286587835 to 36
Aris is the founding partner of Gulapa Law. He established the firm after accumulating a wealth of experience from his legal practice in Manila, Vietnam, Singapore, Tokyo, and New York.
| MNL | CEB | NY | SF
Practice Areas
ASEAN Trade
Data Privacy
Doing Business in New York
Government Contracts
Intellectual Property
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Tax
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications
Admissions
> New York Bar, 2014
> Vietnam, Foreign Practitioner’s License, 2006-2011
> Philippine Bar, 2004
Education
> New York University School of Law, International Trade, 2011 (Vanderbilt Scholar; NYU Journal of International Law & Politics)
> Ateneo Law School, Juris Doctor, 2003 (Second Honors; Second Best Thesis; Ateneo Law Journal; Jessup Moot)
> Ateneo de Manila University, Legal Management, 1999 (Honorable Mention)
Notable Matters Handled
> National Government Administrative Center Project
> Clark International Airport Expansion PPP Project
> Makati Skytrain Project Tamugan Bulk Water
> Treatment Facility Project South Integrated
> Transport System The new Philippine ePassport
Gains and Recognitions
> Outstanding Practitioner in the Philippines Award, Asialaw Regional Awards (2019)
> Dealmaker of the Year, Asia Business Law Journal (2017)
> Ranked in Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy (Band 1), Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific and Chambers & Partners Global (2022, 2021, 2020); (Band 3), Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific and Chambers & Partners Global (2019, 2018, and 2017); Up and coming, Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific & Chambers & Partners Global (2016)
> Ranked in Corporate/M&A (Band 3), Chambers & Partners Asia Pacific & Chambers & Partners Global (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016)
> Top 100 Lawyers in the Philippines, Asia Business Law Journal (2020, 2019 and 2018)
> Leading individual in Real Estate and Construction, The Legal500 (2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016)
> Recommended Lawyer in Banking and Finance, The Legal500 (2024)
> Recommended Lawyer in Technology, Media and Telecoms, The Legal500 (2022, 2020)
> Leading Individual in Corporate/M&A, The Legal500 (2024)
> Recommended Lawyer in Projects & Energy, The Legal 500 (2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016)
> Leading Individual in Competition, The Legal500 (2024)
> Recommended Lawyer in Aviation, The Legal500 (2024)
> Highly regarded lawyer in Project Development and M&A, IFLR1000 (2022,2021, 2020); Notable lawyer, IFLR1000 (2019 and 2018)
> Distinguished Practitioner Commended in Infrastructure and Energy, Asialaw Profiles (2022, 2021, 2020)