Francisco Ed. Lim
About Francisco Ed. Lim
Francisco Ed. Lim serves as an Independent Director and holds various prestigious positions in legal and financial institutions in the Philippines. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to banking, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate law.
Work at First Philippine Holdings Corporation
Francisco Ed. Lim serves as an Independent Director at First Philippine Holdings Corporation. In this role, he contributes to the governance and strategic direction of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in corporate law and finance. His involvement with the company aligns with his broader commitment to corporate governance and legal compliance.
Education and Expertise
Francisco Ed. Lim graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Philosophy and cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Santo Tomas. He completed his Bachelor of Laws degree with Second Honors from the Ateneo de Manila University and holds a Master of Laws degree from the University of Pennsylvania, USA. His academic background supports his expertise in commercial law, evidenced by his role as a professor at the College of Law, Ateneo de Manila University.
Achievements
Francisco Ed. Lim has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including the 'Market Leader: Banking and Mergers & Acquisitions (2019)' by the International Finance Law Review (IFLR1000) and 'Deal Maker of the Year' by Thomson Reuters Asian Legal Business Philippine Law Awards in 2017. He has also been recognized as 'Commended External Counsel of the Year' by the In-House Community Counsels for multiple years. His contributions to the legal field are further highlighted by his receipt of the Punong Gabay Award from the Philippine Council of Deans and Educators.
Professional Roles and Affiliations
Francisco Ed. Lim holds various significant positions in professional organizations. He is the current President of the Financial Executives Institute of the Philippines (FINEX) and has served as President of the Management Association of the Philippines (MAP). He is a founding member and trustee of the Judicial Reform Initiative, Inc. (JRI) and a fellow at the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD). His involvement extends to multiple corporate boards, including Alphaland Corporation and Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.
Legal and Academic Contributions
Francisco Ed. Lim has made substantial contributions to the legal field through his roles as a Senior Legal Counsel at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices and as a former Senior Partner at ACCRALAW. He has also served as President and CEO of the Philippine Stock Exchange, Inc. (PSE) and the Securities Clearing Corporation of the Philippines (SCCP). His academic contributions include teaching at the Philippine Judicial Academy and authoring works such as 'The Philippine Competition Act: Salient Points and Emerging Issues.'