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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Camille Angela S. Cruz is an associate whose practice focuses on corporate law, banking, commercial disputes, and securities.

She advises both domestic and foreign clients on anti-money laundering compliance, nationality restrictions, incorporation, licensing, antitrust and competition, business closures, and general corporate matters, among others. Her work includes reviewing and drafting transaction and legal documents, liaising and coordinating with regulatory agencies, and participating in due diligence exercises.

Camille received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines in 2015. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the same university in 2021. In law school, she competed in the Jessup International Moot Court Competition, where she was a National Champion and Best Oralist of the preliminary rounds. She was admitted to the bar in 2022 and joined the firm in the same year. She ranked among the top 14 examinees in the 2022 Philippine bar examinations, the largest bar examination in Philippine history.