Ocampo & Suralvo Wins M&A Deal of the Year, with Two Landmark Deals Recognised by ALB

We are proud to celebrate Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices (OS Law), DFDL’s Philippine affiliate firm, on an outstanding showing at the 11th Annual ALB Philippine Law Awards 2026.

WINNER: M&A Deal of the Year
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation’s acquisition of Glacier Megafridge, Inc.

OS Law, as legal counsel, advised Glacier Megafridge and certain of its shareholders, including Exergy and Ikhlas Capital, a leading Southeast Asian private equity firm focused on growth investments, on AC Logistics’ acquisition of a significant stake in one of the Philippines’ leading cold storage operators.

The deal was led by Jude Ocampo, Managing Partner, with Ramiila L. Quinto (Senior Associate), Marc M. Guibone (Associate) and Nicole C. Soriano (Associate) also advised on the transaction.

Commenting on the recognition, Arturo C. Yan, President and CEO of Glacier Megafridge, Inc., said

“OS Law’s skillful handling of the various complex elements of this deal was instrumental to its success and makes it worthy to be recognized by Asian Legal Business as the M&A Deal of the Year. From structuring through closing, the team navigated every complexity with precision, sound judgment, and a clear grasp of our commercial objectives. Jude Ocampo, rightly regarded as among the top M&A lawyers in the Philippines, brought exceptional insight and steady leadership at every critical juncture. We are grateful for OS Law’s partnership and would not hesitate to entrust them with our most significant transactions.”

FINALIST: A second M&A Deal of the Year finalist recognition

Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited’s acquisition of a 40% interest in Blue Solar Holdings Inc.

OS Law advised Gunkul Engineering on one of the largest renewable energy investments in the Philippines.

The Gunkul deal was headed by partners Jude B. Ocampo (Transactions, Tax, Agreements), Cristina T. Suralvo (Competition Law and Regulatory), Charity D. Aurellano (Competition Law), Christine V. Antonio (Transactions, Financing) and Lyra Bisnar-Flores (M&A).

With two of the four M&A Deal of the Year finalists involving OS Law, the recognition highlights the firm’s experience advising on complex, high-value transactions across diverse sectors, from logistics and cold chain to renewable energy.

Jude has also been named a Top 100 Lawyer in the Philippines by a leading business law journal for six straight years, from 2020 to 2025.

Congratulations to the entire OS Law team, and thank you to our clients and transaction partners for their trust and collaboration.

Click here to view the “full list of finalists and winners.”

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