The legal team of Sun Life Philippines has been recognized in the Legal 500 GC Powerlist, an elite roster that highlights the most influential in-house lawyers and legal teams in the Philippines.

Legal 500 is an organization that analyzes the capabilities of law firms across the world, with a comprehensive research program that is revised and updated every year to bring the most up-to-date vision of the global legal market. Its GC Powerlist recognizes in-house legal teams that play an important role in driving the organization’s businesses forward, especially those that innovate.

This is the first year that Legal 500 has released a Philippine list, and Sun Life is the only insurance company to be included.

“My team and I are honored to be included in this prestigious list, and we are delighted to put the spotlight on the insurance industry,” says Atty. Ed Tordesillas, General Counsel of Sun Life Philippines. “We continuously strive for excellence, and this recognition will inspire us to further contribute to Sun Life’s mission.”

Led by General Counsel Atty. Edgar Tordesillas, Sun Life’s legal team is comprised of Atty. Paolo Macapagal, Atty. Anna Katrina Kabigting-Ibero, Atty. Mark Anthony Parcia, Atty. Frances Ianna Canto, Atty. Hope Jan Candido, Atty. Karen Ann Merza, Jennifer Samodio, and Jane Tarayao.

“On behalf of Sun Life, I extend our warmest congratulations to Atty. Tordesillas and our entire legal team for this much-deserved distinction from such a notable organization,” says Benedict Sison, CEO and Country Head of Sun Life Philippines. “We are truly grateful for their contributions as we continuously help clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives.”