PanchoG. Umali/菲律宾

He regularly advises clients on, among others, investment structures and protection, nationality restrictions, compliance and governance, government procurement, tax, conveyancing, property development, citizenship, immigration, employment and outsourcing. As a member of the Firm’s Mining & Natural Resources Department, Mr. Umali also routinely assists clients particularly on land and environmental issues, indigenous peoples, social and development management, community relations, security, and local governments. Mr. Umali is a member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines; the Philippine Bar Association; the Taguig Lawyers League, where he is the Treasurer; and the Makati Law Foundation, Inc., where he is the First Vice President. Mr. Umali's recent undertakings include rendering an expert report on Philippine nationality laws in a matter pending before the Australian Federal Magistrates Court, representing a client in a multi-million Peso local tax refund case, and assisting a mining company obtain the Free Prior and Informed Consent of its host indigenous people communities.