Tim Guanzon

Focus

Tim Guanzon joined ClientEarth in September 2022 to work on energy regulation and markets in Asia with a specific focus on the Philippines.

Experience

Before joining ClientEarth, Tim was the Director for the Energy Committee under a Philippine Senator for close to 6 years. Her work focused on legislation and oversight over the entire energy value chain where she led the team providing legal and technical support for the passage of 11 new energy laws. She is one of the awardees of the Women in Renewables Asia 2019.

Education

Tim graduated with a Masters Degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines School of Economics. She also completed her Juris Doctor (Law) Degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law and Bachelors Degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines in the Visayas. She is qualified as a lawyer in the Philippines.

Legal and regulatory frameworks determine the entry of new energy investments and the viability of existing energy businesses. It is crucial to futureproof these frameworks to account for climate risks and to ensure that these regimes do not encourage ventures that further damage the planet. It is a privilege to be part of this specific work that ClientEarth is undertaking.