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King & Spalding LLP

Dispute Resolution

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Philippines

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King & Spalding LLP

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Dispute Resolution - Philippines

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

King & Spalding has significant presence in the Philippines legal market for dispute resolution, with a notably deep bench devoted to international arbitration. The firm regularly acts on behalf of multinational and domestic companies on a broad range of significant commercial and investment treaty mandates, and has particular expertise in the oil and gas, natural resources and construction sectors. The practice boasts a number of Philippines-qualified lawyers and also has experience of matters involving government entities.

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Work Highlights

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  • K&S represented the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in a Singapore International Arbitration Centre-administered arbitration against two Philippine state-owned and controlled parties, the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation and the National Transmission Corporation.

Strengths

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  • King & Spalding is a household name and its lawyers are a safe pair of hands. The team are renowned practitioners and they demonstrate a depth of experience, especially in international arbitration.

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  • The dispute practice at King & Spalding is considered the A team. They demonstrate a high degree of excellence from partners to associates.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Wade M. Coriell
    Wade M. Coriell

    Wade M. Coriell

    Wade Coriell heads the dispute resolution department at the firm and is highly regarded for his expertise in international arbitration, including UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings. He is deeply experienced in assisting international companies with cross-border disputes relating to the Philippines, especially in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors.

    • Wade is the head of the team and I really appreciate his leadership style. He instils a high degree of trust, brings a wealth of experience and comes across as relaxed yet confident.

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    • Wade is a first-class leading practitioner, an excellent advocate and strategist.

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  • Aloysius Llamzon
    Aloysius Llamzon

    Aloysius Llamzon

    Aloysius Llamzon is based in King & Spalding's Washington, DC office and is particularly well versed in matters related to international arbitration and shareholder disputes. He also has experience in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.

    • Aloysius has very deep connections with his clients and a real strength for pulling together the team and being able to bridge the gap.

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    • He is a pleasure to work with and a strong team player, combining superb legal knowledge with practical, hands-on insights.

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