Manila-based Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra has appointed Edrian Apaya to lead its newly established fraud, financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) practice group, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in handling financial crime matters.
Apaya, who has been with the firm for more than nine years and has been a partner for over a year, specialises in taxation, corporate law, litigation and regulatory compliance.
He has represented clients in high-stakes civil, criminal and administrative proceedings before trial courts, quasi-judicial agencies and appellate tribunals. He also advises on due diligence, corporate structuring and compliance initiatives across various industries, with a particular focus on matters involving regulatory exposure and enforcement risk.
In his new role, Apaya will lead the firm’s offerings in fraud prevention, financial crime risk management, regulatory compliance and AML strategies.
