The Asian Legal Business recognized Maria Concepcion Simundac, a Partner of Villaraza & Angangco’s Corporate and Special Projects Department, as among the top 40 outstanding lawyers across Asia which are under the age of 40 for the year 2018. The list, prepared by the Asian Legal Business, recognizes lawyers “who have worked on some of the most significant deals and disputes in the past year and who have earned accolades from their peers, superiors and clients”. Based on the list, Ms. Simundac was commended by a client for “allowing [them] to successfully navigate the challenges of business”.
Ms. Simundac is the only lawyer from the Philippines who was included in the list.