Managing Partner Lamberto L. Meer is joined by Alfredo Pablo S. Malvar (formerly ACCRA Law), Rafael P. Meer (formerly Romulo Law), and Amanda Santos-Meer (formerly Romulo Law). The firm continues to grow and service the needs of corporations and individuals in various fields.
Lawyers
LAMBERTO L. MEER
Lamberto’s practice focuses on corporate and taxation law as well as estate planning. He is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Laws
- Ateneo de Manila, A.B. Economics cum laude
As Managing Partner of the firm and with over 40 years of experience, Lamberto continues to advise distinguished domestic and foreign clients on various aspects of corporate and tax law. His experience in estate planning allows him to guide clients by providing tax-efficient strategies that benefit several generations. His clients include multinational corporations, large real estate firms and other prominent entities doing business in a variety of fields in the Philippines.
ALFREDO PABLO S. MALVAR
Alfredo Pablo is a seasoned legal practitioner. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2004.
- Ateneo de Manila Law School, Juris Doctor (Second Honors)
- Ateneo de Manila University, A.B. Philosophy (Honorable Mention)
He is an arbitrator and/or mediator of the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc. (PDRCI), Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC), Office for Alternative Dispute Resolution (OADR) of the Department of Justice (DOJ). He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner and a member of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.
Alfredo has broad experience representing domestic and foreign clients in, among others, commercial and corporate disputes, property and civil law issues, regulatory compliance and family matters. He has appeared before trial courts and appellate bodies, quasi-judicial agencies, local government bodies, regulatory agencies, and arbitral tribunals. Alfredo has also advised domestic and foreign clients on investments and property acquisitions, corporate structuring, and registrations with key government agencies.
RAFAEL ANTONIO P. MEER
Rafael’s practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, corporate as well as media and technology law. He is admitted to the Philippine Bar and qualified for admission to the New York Bar.
- Columbia Law School, Master of Laws (Harlan Fiske Stone Honors)
- Ateneo de Manila Law School, Juris Doctor (Second Honors)
- Ateneo de Manila University, A.B. Economics
Rafael advises local and foreign clients on corporate structuring, mergers and acquisitions and a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters. Rafael has significant transactional experience, regularly advising on sale and purchase agreements, investors’ rights and directors’ obligations as well as equity and debt issuances. He represents clients before the Philippine Competition Commission, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other government agencies.
Rafael also works with emerging companies, founders, and venture investors. He has represented technology startups on multiple funding rounds with investors from the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and China. He has drafted a legal primer for startups in the Philippines, which was published and distributed by incubators, accelerators, and co-working spaces, where he has also given lectures.
Rafael completed courses on Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology with the University of California, Berkeley.
AMANDA SANTOS-MEER
Amanda’s practice focuses on corporate law, securities and capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and banking and finance. She is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- Columbia Law School, Master of Laws (Parker School Recognition in Foreign and Comparative Law)
- University of the Philippines, Bachelor of Laws (Dean’s Medal for Academic Excellence, Esteban Bautista Award for Best Paper)
- University of the Philippines, B.S. Business Administration
Amanda has advised foreign and Philippine companies on debt and equity finance transactions, bank issuances under Basel III, and cross-border finance transactions. She also assists in setting up corporate entities with the Securities and Exchange Commission and Philippine Economic Zone Authority as well as in listings/ initial public offerings with the Philippine Stock Exchange. Amanda negotiated for domestic and foreign clients, mainly large financial institutions, local and foreign banks, private equity firms, and privately and publicly-held Philippine companies on various corporate deals and transactions involving acquisitions, initial public offerings, equity and debt issuances, corporate structuring, labor issues, taxation, and regulatory matters.
Amanda has been named by AsiaLaw as one of the Leading Lawyers in the Philippines (Corporate Law/ Mergers and Acquisitions) for consecutive years since 2011. Prior to joining the firm, Amanda interned in the Office of Legal Affairs department of the United Nations Headquarters in New York where she worked on the U.N. Repertory of Practice on amendments and interpretations to the U.N. Charter, specifically on the non-use of force. She also volunteered for various alternative law groups dealing with women’s rights and environmental law.
PATRICK AUSTIN R. MANALO
Patrick’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation, labor, contract, and corporate laws. He is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- University of the Philippines, Juris Doctor (Bienvenido C. Ambion Prize for Best Paper in Private International Law)
- Ateneo de Manila University, A.B. Political Science (cum laude)
Patrick has competitive experience in representing individual and corporate clients before trial and appellate courts, as well as quasi-judicial bodies. He has advised clients on various contracts, such as construction, labor, and corporate agreements. He has also assisted in handling different intellectual property matters for local and foreign companies.
Patrick’s paper, “(Dis)Proving Foreign Law: Understanding Processual Presumption in the Philippines and Arguing for a Confrontational Approach in Dealing with Conflict Cases,” has been published in the Philippine Law Journal (89 Phil. L.J. 430 [2015]).
JOSE LUIS FRANCISCO P. MEER
Luigi’s practice focuses on litigation, labor, civil, and corporate law. He is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- Ateneo de Manila Law School, Juris Doctor (Second Honors; Ranked 9th in the batch)
- Ateneo de Manila University, A.B. Economics (Honorable Mention)
Luigi has represented both individual and corporate clients before labor tribunals, trial and appellate courts, as well as various government agencies including the Securities and Exchange Commission. He has advised clients on various legal matters, such as investments, corporate structuring, labor, and contractual agreements.
Adelfa Febb M. Villar
Febb’s practice focuses on immigration, labor, corporate and taxation law as well as civil and criminal litigation. She is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- Far Eastern University-De La Salle University JD-MBA Program, Juris Doctor
- De La Salle University, Master of Business Administration
- University of the Philippines, B.S. Economics
Febb has extensive skills in corporate, immigration and labor laws having advised foreign and Philippine companies on incorporation matters, corporate structuring, intra-corporate disputes, applicable visas and permits and labor issues. She has appeared before trial and appellate courts, quasi-judicial and regulatory agencies, local government bodies and arbitral tribunals.
JAERELLE P. HERNANDEZ
Jae’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation as well as general corporate law. He is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- University of the Philippines, Juris Doctor, 2020
- University of the Philippines, B.A, Political Science, 2015
Jae has advised and represented Philippine corporations in various civil and criminal disputes before trial and appellate courts and administrative bodies. He has also advised clients on contractual agreements and intellectual property issues.
MARIA LYNETTE L. ARREOLA
Uzi’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation as well as general corporate and civil law. She is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- University of the Philippines, Juris Doctor
- Adamson University, B.S. Chemistry
Uzi has advised local and foreign clients on a range of corporate and regulatory matters. She has also assisted in immigration and contractual agreements.
Uzi’s paper, “Philippine Statutory Compliance with Biodiversity Treaty Obligations on Land Reclamation Projects,” has been published in the Philippine Law Journal (93 Phil. L.J. 1218 [2020]).
JOHANNA M. AQUINO
Johanna’s practice focuses on business, contracts,labor,corporate and taxation laws as well as corporate, civil and criminal litigation. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Technician and Certified Tax Bookkeeper. She is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- Far Eastern University – De La Salle University JD-MBA Program, Juris Doctor and Master in Business Administration, 2015
- Saint Mary’s University, B.S. Accountancy, November 2002 (Cum Laude)
JAQUELINE ROSE SEECHUNG
Jacky’s practice focuses on civil and criminal litigation as well as general corporate and civil law. She is admitted to the Philippine Bar.
- Ateneo de Manila Law School, Juris Doctor, 2021
- De La Salle University, B.S. Business Management, 2016 (Honorable Mention)