Berenice Joanna G. Dela Cruz
Biography
Berenice Joanna G. Dela Cruz is an associate in Quisumbing Torres. She works with various practice groups in the firm, including Corporate & Commercia/M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology, and Employment. Prior to joining the firm, she was a legal intern in the Office of the Solicitor General where she assisted in research, preparation of pleadings, meetings with clients and court hearings.
Berenice graduated cum laude from the University of the Philippines College of Law in 2022, and ranked 5th in her batch. She also received the Dean's Medal for Academic Excellence and commendations for her participation in several international moot court competitions. She was newly admitted to the Philippine bar in 2023.
Practice Focus
Berenice's practice focuses on general dispute resolution, civil and commercial disputes, arbitration, and corporate regulatory and compliance matters. She also advises on general corporate law, including corporate governance, commercial agreements and joint ventures, and employment and compensation.
Professional Honors
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines
- International Bar Association
Admissions
- Philippines (2023)
Education
- University of the Philippines, College of Law (JD, cum laude, Dean's Medal for Academic Excellence) (2022)
- Ateneo de Manila University (Bachelor of Arts in Diplomacy and International Relations with Specialization in East and Southeast Asian Studies, cum laude) (2018)
Languages
- English
- Filipino
Quisumbing Torres is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.