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Charles Jay D . Dela Cruz
Senior Partner, Maritime, Commercial, and Labor Law
CONTACT INFORMATION:
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Mobile Number: (+63) 920 938 4624
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
Charles is a Senior Partner at Del Rosario & Del Rosario Law Office, bringing over 25 years of legal expertise to his practice. His areas of specialization include maritime personal injury disputes, corporate commercial law, and employment law. Throughout his distinguished career, Charles has developed a robust practice, particularly focusing on personal injury claims filed by Filipino claimants across diverse international jurisdictions, such as the U.S., U.K., Panama, Greece, Marshall Islands, and Singapore. His extensive experience in these complex cases highlights his deep understanding of both local and international legal frameworks, making him a vital asset to the firm.
In addition to his practice, Charles has earned a reputation as a leading expert in Philippine law, often serving as an expert witness in foreign legal proceedings. His expertise and insight into the intricacies of maritime personal injury and cross-border legal issues have established him as a trusted advisor in high-stakes situations. His contributions to the firm and the broader legal community reflect his commitment to excellence and his role in advancing the firm’s global legal reach.
AWARDS, MEMBERSHIPS, AND AFFILIATIONS:
- Past President, Chairman of the Board, and member of the Board of Advisers of the Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW)
- Vice Chairman of the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (Insurance Committee)
- Co-Chair of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA)’s Maritime Committee
- Legal Advisor, Corporate Secretary, Member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippines Norway Business Council (PNBC)
- Legal Advisor and Corporate Secretary of the Norwegian Maritime Foundation of the Philippines
- Resource Speaker and/or Chairman in various international and local seminars/conferences mostly dealing with shipping, logistics and employment law issues (some of which were MCLE-accredited)
- Speaker of the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) in their accreditation, retooling and training programs for Voluntary Arbitrators, Conciliators and Mediators.
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Philippine Bar Association (PBA)
- Member of the Board of Trustees of the Law Foundation of Makati
- Member of the Philippine Institute of Arbitration (PIArb)
LAW PRACTICE AREAS:
- Maritime Law
- Commercial Law
- Labor Law
- Philippine Law
EDUCATION:
- University of Southampton UK (held in Singapore), Maritime Law and Practice course in 2010
- San Beda College of Law, J.D. in 1995
- De La Salle University, B.S. in Computer Science in 1989