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Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)

The dispute resolution practice of the Head Office of Litigation & Disputes Resolution Department of ACCRALAW is extensive, varied and, more often than not, involves complex legal and factual issues. The litigation practice is specialized into various subgroups that involve, among others, complex issues on banking; securities; real estate and construction; intracorporate controversies; corporate reorganization and rehabilitation; product liability; environmental law; credit transactions; insurance; medical malpractice; and anti-trust and competition law. The Head Office of ACCRALAW is likewise actively managing various forms of arbitration – domestic, international and construction. The dispute resolution department provides service to various domestic & multinational corporations including the largest global and domestic banks, the largest oil companies, the nation’s primary telecommunication firm, business process outsourcing entities & several Fortune 500 manufacturing companies. As part of its dispute resolution practice, ACCRALAW’s partners have, upon the request of the Supreme Court or the legislative department, assisted as resource persons in the crafting and revision of various rules and laws including, among others, Rules on Corporate Rehabilitation, Electronic Evidence Rules, Rules on Intra Corporate Controversies, Rules on Arbitration and Alternative Modes of Dispute Resolution, Revisions in the Rules on Evidence, Revisions in the Rules of Court & DNA Rules.

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What the Team is Known For

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) has a standout disputes team in the Philippines with deep experience acting in cases litigated at a high level in the national courts, including Supreme Court appeals. The firm is also well regarded for its accomplished arbitration practice, offering experience in both the domestic and international arenas. Well versed in matters involving regulatory proceedings, its sectors of focus include banking, energy and TMT. The firm also advises on cases with competition and criminal law elements, including defending investment disputes and corruption charges.

Work Highlights

  • ACCRALAW represented ACI in arbitration proceedings with Megawide Construction Corporation related to additional expenses brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and whether these should be borne by the ACI, the owner.

  • ACCRALAW represented the Bankers Association of the Philippines, Chamber of Thrift Banks and the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines in a petition for declaratory relief to assail the constitutionality of section 23 of the Philippine Innovation Act.

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Notable Practitioners

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Victor P Lazatin
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Senior Statespeople

Victor Lazatin is highly respected and maintains a leading position in the Philippines legal market. He is particularly experienced in real estate and construction disputes.

He is an expert in litigation, very practical in solving issues and well-rounded personality.

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Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad
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Eminent Practitioners

Patricia-Ann Prodigalidad is respected for her disputes work in the Philippines. Her work also includes commercial litigation and white-collar crime cases.

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Victor P Lazatin
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Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad
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Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad
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