The prestigious law firm is making waves with the appointment of Gizela “Ging” M. Gonzalez as Of Counsel, effective March 1, 2025—a title rarely given and only to those deemed truly exceptional.
Gonzalez, a heavyweight in corporate and intellectual property law, joins an elite list of past Of Counsels, including the late Gabriel Singson (a bar topnotcher and former Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor) and maritime law expert Eduardo Hernandez.
Her selection signals a bold revitalization of the firm, which has been making strategic moves to maintain its dominance in the legal world.
Beyond her legal prowess, Gonzalez is also well-connected. She is married to former BPI president Aurelio “Gigi” Montinola and is one of two favorite nieces of the late Doña Consuelo “Chito” Madrigal—a name that still commands attention in elite circles.
With Gonzalez on board, all eyes are on Romulo Buenaventura. Are more big names on the way? Insiders say this appointment is just the start of a new era for the firm. Stay tuned—this legal powerhouse isn’t done making headlines.
Senior Reporter
