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Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)

Banking & Finance

Global Guide 2026 : Philippines

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Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)

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Banking & Finance - Philippines

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz is a well-respected law firm recognised in the Philippines for its strong offering in the capital markets sphere, with particular experience in debt capital markets, advising on bond offerings and the establishment of MTN programmes. The team is well regarded for familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues around the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange. It acts for local and international banks on loan transactions and security arrangements, and also advises on the establishment of local branches.

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Work Highlights

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  • ACCRALAW acted as counsel for Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) in its approximately USD462 million merger with Robinsons Bank Corporation, with BPI as the surviving bank.

  • ACCRALAW acted as domestic counsel to the issuer, Philippine National Bank (PNB), in connection with the update of PNB’s medium term note programme and the offshore offer and issuance of senior notes.

Strengths

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  • ACCRALAW have a very strong reputation here in the Philippines and involved parties are confident when participating in a deal with them.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Everlene Lee
    Everlene Lee

    Everlene Lee

    Everlene Lee is an increasingly notable name in the Philippines capital markets sphere. She is experienced acting as counsel for underwriters on IPO mandates, as well as joint lead managers in bond issuances.

    • Everlene has made us repeat customers. The things that set her apart are her knowledge, her frankness and straightforwardness, and the ease of doing business and her general availability.

      Banking & Finance respondentGlobal
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  • Judy Hao
    Judy Hao

    Judy Hao

    Judy Hao is the head of the firm's corporate and special projects department, and demonstrates considerable experience advising international banks and financial institutions. She has lately assisted on public offerings and bond issuances.

    • Judy is our main partner, very down the line and good to work with.

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