Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 2
Contact number
+63 2 8819 4700About
Provided by Quisumbing Torres
We help clients make informed decisions that are consistent with their commercial objectives. Our access to an international network allows us to successfully represent both foreign and domestic clients on some of the biggest commercial disputes and landmark cases in the Philippines. These cases include various types of dispute resolution proceedings including disputes involving commercial, tort, customs, environment, product liability, tax and other regulatory issues.
Our team’s experience and expertise enable us to assist clients in the following areas:
Arbitration:
- International and domestic commercial arbitration
- Construction arbitration
Commercial Litigation:
- Corporate disputes, including shareholders’ actions and other inter-corporate and intra-corporate disputes
- Partnership and joint venture controversies
- Distribution agreement disputes
- Insolvency and corporate rehabilitation
Civil Litigation:
- Airline litigation
- Property disputes
- Enforcement of foreign judgments and foreign arbitral awards
- Damage claims
Administrative and other litigation:
- Tax and customs litigation
- Mining litigation
- Litigation before regulatory agencies
- Litigation relating to corporate compliance
Criminal litigation:
- White collar crimes
- Crimes involving fraud (simple and syndicated estafa)
- Crimes against property (theft and qualified theft)
- Violations under the Cybercrime Prevention Act
- Libel and oral defamation
- Anti-Dummy Law
- Anti-bribery and anti-corruption prosecutions
Chambers Review
Quisumbing Torres's accomplished legal team has a diverse range of expertise covering the full range of civil and criminal litigation in the Philippines, from tort claims, contract, construction and property disputes, to fraud cases and theft. The firm is also known for representing businesses in international and domestic arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution methods.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Quisumbing Torres are very responsive, and they adapt the work product to suit the needs, lingo and preferred style of our company."
"Quisumbing Torres are very responsive, and they adapt the work product to suit the needs, lingo and preferred style of our company."
Notable Practitioners
Ramon Quisumbing is a managing partner at the firm and has longstanding experience in the legal market in the Philippines. He advises clients on litigation and arbitration, including alternative dispute resolution. His clients include private individuals, insurers and manufacturing companies.
"Ramon Quisumbing is a very good strategist."
Donemark Calimon continues to be active on both litigation and arbitration in the Philippines. He has particular expertise in advising clients involved in the construction, finance and technology sectors.
"Donemark Calimon is a calm, professional and sharp lawyer who leads a strong team that delivers practical and thoughtful advice."
Ranked Lawyers at
Quisumbing Torres
Philippines
Members
Provided by Quisumbing Torres
Head of Department
Michael Macapagal
Miguel Galvez
Clients
Provided by Quisumbing Torres
Johnson & Johnson
Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
Publicis
UHS Essential Health Philippines
Industries
Provided by Quisumbing Torres
Consumer Goods & Retail
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Financial Institutions
Healthcare (including Medical Devices and Products)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (including services)