15 Asian Legal Business | October 2024 ALB Asia 40 Under 40 2024 the intricacies of this highly-regulated sector, ensuring compliance with all legal stipulations and facilitating a seamless closing process. Beltran also actively advises clients in M&A and fintech transactions. Among his notable transactions is the sale of assets involving a major international shipbuilding firm, where he actively assisted a consortium of major local Philippine banks. He has also actively advised multiple clients in the financial services sector as they navigate legal and regulatory issues concerning their market entry in the Philippines. Looking ahead, Beltran aims to strengthen the Corporate and Project Finance practice at Villaraza & Angangco. He is committed to maintaining and enhancing the firm’s prestigious rankings in the capital markets, banking & finance, and fintech & financial services areas. Raegan L. Capuno 38, partner, Siguion Reyna, Montecillo and Ongsiako Law Offices Raegan L. Capuno is a distinguished partner at Siguion Reyna Montecillo and Ongsiako Law Offices in the Philippines, specialising in taxation, corporate law, and litigation. With eight years of legal experience, Capuno has established a remarkable track record. “Capuno has extensive knowledge and ability in tax and commercial issues, litigations. Every time we have dealt with pressing legal tax issues, Capuno has been our guide with his calm and a well-thought-out plan. He has the capacity to provide timely and efficient solutions to stressful situations even in short notice. He has extended services to us and our business relations that go above and beyond our expectations.” said Roberto Juanchito Dispo, Chairman of Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific Company Manila, Inc. Atty. Cristina Reyes, General Counsel of Unilever Philippines, Inc. remarked that “Capuno’s effectiveness in his role is also expressed by his “system thinking” or ability to balance between short term wins and long-term objectives for his clients. His legal advice is generally accompanied with risk analysis and mitigating actions.” In high-stake negotiations, Capuno led clients to achieve their goals. “We have often relied on Capuno as lead counsel during various complex negotiations, and it is arguably in such circumstances that we have had our most fruitful partnerships.” Said Dr. Brian Vincent L. Belen, President of First Asia Venture Capital. In addition to his legal practice, Capuno is a published author of two widely used taxation law volumes and a dedicated law professor and pre-bar reviewer. David Fong 34, director, Davinder Singh Chambers David Fong is a director at Davinder Singh Chambers, specialising in international arbitration and dispute resolution, with a decade of experience in the legal field. At just 34 years old, Fong has made significant contributions to high-stakes legal matters, establishing himself as a formidable presence in the realm of arbitration and litigation. Fong’s main area of expertise is in international arbitration. He acts for a wide variety of clients in complex, multi-jurisdictional and high stakes disputes, across a wide range of industries, with values that regularly exceed hundreds of millions or billions of dollars. He also specialises in arbitration-related court proceedings, and has deep experience in applications for injunctive relief in support of arbitration, jurisdictional challenges, challenges to arbitrators, setting aside, enforcement and resisting enforcement of arbitration awards. In addition to his arbitration work, Fong is engaged in civil and commercial litigation before all levels of the Singapore Courts, including the Singapore International Commercial Court. His recent work includes commercial disputes, trust disputes and defamation matters. He was appointed as Young Amicus Curiae for the Singapore High Court in Lau Soon and anor v UOL Development (Dakota) Pte Ltd [2021] SGHC 195. Minhee Jung 37, partner, Bae, Kim & Lee Minhee Jung is a seasoned partner at Bae, Kim & Lee, specialising in finance, project finance, and capital markets. With over 11 years of experience, she has developed a robust practice advising a diverse range of clients on complex financial transactions and compliance matters. Jung has been instrumental in numerous highprofile projects, including the Incheon Yeongjong Island Inspire Casino Complex development and the acquisition financing for the landmark CENTERFIELD building in Gangnam, Seoul. Additionally, she has provided expert counsel on the establishment of project financing vehicles for major developments, such as the Ananti at Gangnam and the luxurious Nine One Hannam apartment complex. Her offshore alternative investment experience is equally impressive. Jung advised Nonghyup Bank on investments in Amazon data center loans in the U.S. and assisted NH Investment & Securities in acquiring senior loans from notable entities, including the French ID giant
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