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What the Team is Known For

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is a top-flight law firm in Manila, which is highly respected for its expertise in litigation cases involving labour standards, termination disputes and other labour relations issues, with wide-reaching knowledge of organisational restructuring programmes. The firm also has a distinguished advisory practice, frequently assisting multinationals with compliance issues. The practice assists employers with immigration matters and is frequently involved in negotiations with unions in the Philippines.

Work Highlights

  • ACCRALAW represented Unilever Philippines in illegal dismissal complaints filed by several former employees who were terminated due to redundancy. The law firm successfully obtained a dismissal of the case.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Emerico O De Guzman
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Senior Statespeople
Emerico De Guzman is revered by sources for his longstanding and diverse practice for labour matters in the Philippines. His employment law experience covers union negotiations, illegal dismissal claims and employment contract issues.

Emerico De Guzman is very responsive to our needs and the quick results needed.

Emerico De Guzman recognises and addresses any concern raised by clients.

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Clarence Darrow C Valdecantos
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Clarence Darrow Valdecantos is the head of ACCRALAW's labour and employment department. He is highly experienced in handling the full range of employment mandates, such as mass redundancies and illegal dismissals.
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Erwin Filio
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Erwin Filio is often instructed by leading international corporates on employment law matters in the Philippines. He is particularly well-versed in union negotiation and illegal dismissal claims.

Erwin Filio is very accommodating and patient when it comes to explaining the details of his recommendations.

Ranked Lawyers at
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)

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Emerico O De Guzman
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Clarence Darrow C Valdecantos
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Erwin Filio
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