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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. King & Spalding is also well placed to advise international clients on M&A within the Philippines energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as handling LNG project development. Its lawyers are additionally well placed to assist with arbitration in the energy sector. The firm combines its international teams together on Philippines matters, including its Singapore office.

Work Highlights

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  • King & Spalding represented National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in a United Nations Commission On International Trade Law arbitration, over a USD1 billion payment dispute regarding a 25-year transmission grid concession.

Strengths

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King & Spalding's team is top-notch in all aspects.

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King & Spalding provides excellent oral argumentation in hearings. They are very organised and able to effectively convey their points.

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Notable Practitioners

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Wade M. Coriell
Wade M. Coriell
Expertise Based Abroad

Wade Coriell 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 Coriell is a household name. I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead relatively large teams across various jurisdictions, including local law firms.

Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation. He is very effective and can distill the issues and effectively deliver them during hearings.

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Jun Bautista
Jun Bautista
Expertise Based Abroad

Jun Bautista is Singapore-based and is well regarded in the market for his capabilities in Philippines-focussed international arbitration.

Jun Bautista is very detail-oriented and knows the case inside out. It's always good to have him around.

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Aloysius Llamzon
Aloysius Llamzon
Expertise Based Abroad

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.

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John Savage KC
John Savage KC
Expertise Based Abroad

John Savage KC is based in London and is recognised for his extensive track record in international arbitration, with notable experience in complex cross-border disputes involving the Philippines. He acts for leading international oil and gas and real estate clients.

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Simon Cowled
Simon Cowled
Expertise Based Abroad

Simon Cowled is based in Singapore and regularly advises on Philippines-related work in the energy sector. He often handles transactional matters relating to solar energy and is also active on infrastructure matters.

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Wade M. Coriell
Wade M. Coriell
Singapore expertise based abroad
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Jun Bautista
Jun Bautista
Singapore expertise based abroad
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Aloysius Llamzon
Aloysius Llamzon
USA expertise based abroad
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John Savage KC
John Savage KC
UK expertise based abroad
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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Simon Cowled
Simon Cowled
Singapore expertise based abroad
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