Full-service Philippine law firm founded in 2013 by fifteen partners, led by a former Secretary of National Defense and a former Ombudsman and Solicitor General.
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is a full-service Philippine law firm founded in 2013 by fifteen partners. It traces its roots to a practice started in 1980 by young legal scholars and student leaders. The firm is led by Avelino J. Cruz Jr., former Secretary of National Defense and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, and Simeon V. Marcelo, former Ombudsman and Solicitor General.
Working from Bonifacio Global City in Metro Manila, the firm handles Philippine and international matters across corporate, tax, special projects, litigation and arbitration, and regulatory work. It is recognised by Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500 and Asialaw.
Working with Chinese clients
The firm was shortlisted for the Chambers Asia-Pacific and Greater China Region Awards 2025 and took part in SIPAC's 2025 Asia roadshow, meeting Chinese companies and law firms.
