Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 3
Email address
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+63 2 830 8000Chambers Review
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is well known for its work on M&A, corporate restructuring and the establishment of local subsidiaries in the Philippines. Its lawyers are experienced in acting for both national and international companies on corporate transactions, with a busy practice in the insurance, telecoms and finance sectors. The firm is able to draw on its expertise in dispute resolution in order to pre-empt conflicts. It also handles regulatory and legislative mandates and has rich experience advising on foreign equity investments. Clients include Bank of the Philippine Islands, MIESCOR Infrastructure Development and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking.
Work Highlights
- Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz advised Warburg Pincus on its acquisition of 60% shares in MAPFRE Insurance and its proposed joint venture with Insular Life.
- The firm also advised Nomura Real Estate Development on its joint venture with Federal Land for township development.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are very easy to speak to and are approachable. They have been able to deliver well on our transactions and have consistency."
"They are very easy to speak to and are approachable. They have been able to deliver well on our transactions and have consistency."
Notable Practitioners
Judy Hao is a senior partner at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz. She is acknowledged for her corporate work, with extensive experience in acquisitions and investments.
"She is very dependable and really makes the effort to give the right advice. She looks at things holistically."