Associates
Christiane Claire T. Cregencia
Giancarlo Kristoffer D. Gabriel
Alija Rowie Schailey M. Pandapatan
Alija Rowie Schailey M. Pandapatan is an associate and a member of the firm's litigation, banking, finance, and securities, and special projects groups.
Mr. Pandapatan specializes in litigation, capital markets, energy law, and technology, media, and telecommunications law. He has handled labor, immigration, property, probate, criminal, administrative, and other civil cases for individual and corporate clients. He also has experience in licensing and regulatory matters in relation to energy law and have advised clients regarding banking regulations and nationality restrictions, particularly, in the field of mass media and advertising and insurance.
Apart from his wide range of litigation and corporate practice, Mr. Pandapatan is also currently providing corporate services for various corporations.
Some of the notable cases in which he was part of involved defending the establishment of a cell tower, aiding in the settlement of land and estate disputes, and aiding in the settlement of claims of a construction firm.
Apart from these, he has rendered advise on corporate restructuring and nationality restrictions for corporations that seek to enter the Philippine market in the fields of technology, online banking, insurance, mass media, and advertising.
He is also currently involved in the initial public offering of a renewable energy company, focusing on ensuring regulatory compliance, and the acquisition of another renewable energy company.
Admission to the Bar
2022, Philippines
Education
Ateneo de Manila University (B.S.; J. D., with honors)
Publications
"PEZA-registered companies can opt to register with BOI to continue WFH arrangements," published by International Law Office - Lexology, November 25, 2022
Professional activities
Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines - Makati Chapter