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A&O Shearman

Corporate & Finance

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines

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A&O Shearman

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Corporate & Finance - Philippines

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman has a strong reputation across the gamut of corporate and finance legal issues in the Philippines, particularly in the M&A space. The firm provides advice on joint ventures and foreign investments, as well as refinancings. International banks and domestic corporates in the energy, infrastructure, telecoms, real estate, and food and beverage sectors form a key part of the firm's client base. The team offers additional expertise in debt and equity capital markets products and project finance. It utilises a wide network of offices to assist with wide-ranging cross-border mandates.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O advised IFC as a consortium member together with Triple P, on the acquisition of an 85% stake in MAA General Insurance Philippines.

Strengths

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  • The lawyers at A&O are on the ball, very responsive, provide good advice and understand things well.

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  • A&O is especially strong when it comes to working with local companies. It is very active in the market. Its deep market knowledge and understanding of workarounds for foreign investors is invaluable.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Vicki Liu
    Vicki Liu

    Vicki Liu

    Vicki Liu is based in Hong Kong and is well regarded for work in the Philippines, particularly in relation to banking and finance. She is well experienced in advising lenders on M&A transactions.
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