Atty. Richard Henrick I. Beltran is a Partner with over a decade of experience in corporate and commercial law, spanning mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, capital markets, foreign investments, data privacy, project finance, and energy and natural resources.
He has advised on major project financing deals for renewable power plants and telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines, serving as a lead partner in the landmark USD 3.8 billion project financing of DITO Telecommunity Corporation. His energy practice includes advising local and foreign companies on EPC contracts, due diligence, and regulatory compliance.
Atty. Beltran has built a robust fintech practice, advising companies in payments, e-money issuance, remittance, lending, cryptocurrency, and virtual assets on market entry and cross-border regulatory compliance. He also brings extensive experience leading due diligence, contract negotiations, and documentation for M&A transactions across industries, and assists foreign companies in structuring investments in the Philippines.
Recognized for his expertise, Atty. Beltran is frequently invited to speak on fintech, AI, and data privacy at industry conferences.