Background

Fords is a sui generis lawyer and serves as the Managing Partner of Tungol Tan Fordan Campos Law Firm.

With a keen eye for detail, Fords has carved a niche for himself in the Philippine legal landscape. Fords's practice primarily revolves around corporate law and special projects, where he has garnered an exceptional reputation for his adeptness in handling mergers and acquisitions, securities offerings, and regulatory compliance.

One of Fords's key strengths lies in his expertise in intellectual property law. His deep understanding of intellectual property rights and regulations has enabled him to assist clients in safeguarding their innovations, trademarks, and copyrights, while also providing strategic counsel on licensing agreements and infringement disputes.

Beyond his core areas of expertise, Fords's capability extends to other key domains, including real estate, competition, and technology, media, and telecommunications. His multifaceted skill set allows him to offer tailored legal solutions that address the diverse needs of clients across various industries. Fords's legal know-how has made him a trusted advisor to numerous domestic and foreign corporations seeking guidance on various legal matters.

Having placed fourth (4th) in the 2018 Bar Examinations, Daniel began his legal career as an associate of Gulapa Law and then Mendoza, Orozco & Abdon. He also previously served as Director II in one of the reputable offices in the Senate of the Philippines.

Daniel currently teaches in Manuel L.Quezon University - School of Law, where he served as Program Coordinator.

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Notable Briefs

• Served as Director of the Committee on Energy in the Senate, where he assisted in inquiries relating to various electricity issues and in drafting priority energy bills - such as Waste-to-Energy Act, the Philippine Downstream Natural Gas Industry Act, and the New Electric Power Industry Reform Act
• Assisted in representing a Japanese Company, including conducting due diligence, on its potential investment by way of acquisition of preferred shares in a Philippine company engaged in energy distribution, which is a qualified third party for missionary sites
• Assisted the Asian Development Bank in advising the Bases Conversion and Development Authority on the New Clark City (NCC)-Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project which aims to turn the NCC into a smart city
• Assisted an Indian company in analyzing the regulations applicable to the development and launch of a mobile application program relating to remittance and the operation of an online payment system in the Philippines
• Assisted a domestic proponent in the preparation and submission of an unsolicited proposal for the design, financing, development, and integration of the ICT system of the health care industry in the Philippines
• Consistently serves as a mentor of Legal Research, Writing, and Analysis Workshop in Ateneo Law School

Education and Other Achievements

• Ranked 4th in the 2018 Bar Examinations and admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2019
• Obtained his Juris Doctor degree from Ateneo Law School (Second Honors, ranked 20th) in 2018
• Obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, with a Specialization in Interactive Multimedia from Ateneo de Manila University in 2013