Albert is an experienced business attorney focused on mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions and general corporate matters. As a U.S. and Philippine-trained attorney, he advises clients in relation to inbound and outbound foreign direct investments and cross-border transactions. In light of his commercial background, he also advises clients regarding business disputes and legal remedies.
Albert practiced with Warner Norcross & Judd LLP in Grand Rapids, Michigan, U.S.A. from 2005 to 2012, and with SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan from 1997 to 2000 and from 2014 to 2017.
Clients have described his work:
“Mr. Yu Chang is very knowledgeable and provides timely and sound legal advice. He is able to identify potential risks and a range of solutions to mitigate those risks.”
“Atty. Albert Vincent Y. (Albert) Yu Chang (Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)) [having practiced] in the Philippines and US [is] able to effectively assist Philippine clients navigate the US legal environment.”
EXPERIENCE
- Acted as seller’s counsel in the divestment of a P1.7 billion real estate in Makati City.
- Acted as transaction counsel for e-commerce company in acquiring, and conducted due diligence on, a large track of land that will be developed and used as distribution and warehousing facility.
- Acted as Philippine counsel in setting up a joint venture via an acquisition of a stake by a global company in a local supplier of HVAC and air-conditioning system.
- Advised an educational institution with over 15 campuses on setting up rooftop solar facilities under a lease arrangement and assisted with negotiating and documenting the transaction.
- Advised a Chinese company on the offshore aspects of the engineering, procurement, and construction of a solar power project for the Clark International Airport.
- Advised a Chinese company on the creation of a security interest in a developer of a solar farm and solar storage facility in the Philippines.
- Advised an international fruit processing company with operations in the Philippines in the development of a self-generation facility that will use manufacturing waste that has been processed into biogas. The biogas processing facility will be developed, installed and operated by a third party while the client will cause the construction of a self-generation facility which
- Acts as corporate secretary for various corporations in various industries, including renewable energy, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment, logistics, business process outsourcing, aeronautics engineering, and direct selling of consumer products.
- Reviewed lease agreements covering commercial spaces in various parts of the country for operators of business centers and shared spaces, and food and beverage establishments.
- Advised landowner on rights against a developer of high-end residential projects on account of breach of contract, and collaborated with litigation team in lawsuits against the developer.
- Structured and set up subsidiary in the State of California, U.S.A. of a large Philippine real estate development company.
- Conducted due diligence on manufacturing facility of automotive supplier in Michigan in relation to a potential acquisition by P.R.C. automotive supplier.
- Acted as co-counsel in relation to an acquisition of assets of a privately-held Japanese medical equipment manufacturing company worth approximately $70 million by a U.S.-based medical equipment manufacturer.
- Negotiated terms of €80 million infrastructure construction and supply agreement.
- Acted as counsel for a multinational Philippine food company in relation to the acquisition and divestment of U.S.-based assets.
- Structured and set up U.S. subsidiary of then privately-owned automotive supplier based in Changzhou, Jiangsu Province, P.R.C.
AWARDS / RECOGNITIONS
- Named among 40 “Under Forty” business leaders, Grand Rapids Business Journal, 2007 and 2009.
- Featured among 20 “young leaders,” Grand Rapids Magazine, 2008.
- Named among Commended External Counsel of the Year, In-House Community Magazine, 2018.
MEMBERSHIPS / DIRECTORSHIPS
- Corporate Secretary, Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (Phils.) Inc. (2017-present)
- Past Deputy Editor, International Law News, Past Member, Books Board, Past Chair, Asia-Pacific Committee, American Bar Association Section of International Law (2005-2016)
- Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (since 1998)
PUBLICATIONS
- Co-Editor, “Legal Guide to Doing Business in the Asia-Pacific,” ABA Publishing (2010)
- Co-Editor, “The Unofficial Guide to U.S. Legal Studies: For Foreign Lawyers,” ABA Publishing (2012)
- Author, “Taking Responsibility,” International Financial Law Review, April 25, 2017
- Interviewer, “Justice Antonio T. Carpio, Supreme Court of the Philippines, on the South China Sea Dispute,” International Law News (American Bar Association), Fall 2015
- Author, “The Philippines as Call Center Capital of the World: Legal Issues and Pitfalls”, Michigan International Lawyer, 7-14, Winter (2012)
- Co-Author (Philippine section), Year in Review, Regional and Comparative Law: Asia and Pacific Law, International Lawyer, Summer (2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011)
