Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Global Guide 2024
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Email address
[email protected]Contact number
+63 2 830 8000Share profile
About
Head Office:
22/F, ACCRALAW Tower,
2nd Avenue corner 30th Street,
Manila Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City,
Taguig, Philippines 1634
Telephone:+63 2 8830 8000
Fax: +63 2 8403 7007 / +63 2 8403 7009
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.accralaw.com
Cebu City Office:
6/F Cebu Holdings Center Building,
Cebu Business Park (Ayala),
6000 Cebu City, Philippines
Email: [email protected]
Resident Partner: Maria Iolanda B. Abella
Davao City Office:
11/F Pryce Tower, Pryce Business Park,
J.P. Laurel Avenue, 8000 Davao City, Philippines
Email: [email protected]
Resident Partner: Myra S. Motecalvo-Quilatan
Managing Partner: Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad
Email: [email protected]
Co-Managing Partner: Leland R. Villadolid, Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Number of partners: 47
Languages: English, Filipino
Firm Overview:
Founded in May 1972, ACCRALAW is a top-tier firm with a multidisciplinary team of 195 legal experts, with in-depth knowledge of specialised legal fields. The firm has full-service branches in Cebu City and Davao City — thriving commercial and business centres to the south of Metro Manila, and has links to global networks of lawyers, firms and bar associations. The firm has a track record in handling diverse, significant and complex business projects and joint ventures involving multinational clients, and has handled a great number of landmark litigation cases. ACCRALAW’s clientele represents the full spectrum of business and industry, as well as professional organisations and individuals, locally and globally.
Practice Areas
■ Domestic & International Arbitration
■ Alternative Dispute Resolution
■ Antitrust & Competition
■ Banking & Finance
■ Capital Markets; Securities
■ Construction & Real Estate
■ Immigration
■ Infrastructures & Foreign Investments
■ IP Rights, Registration, Enforcement
■ Labour & Employment
■ Litigation
■ Mergers & Acquisitions; Joint Ventures
■ Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights
■ Public Private Partnership Arrangements
■ Taxation
■ Telecommunications, Media, Data Privacy
Main Areas of Practice:
Retainer:
44 partners; 161 fee-earners
The retainer department provides legal services required by the firm’s general retainer clients in the ordinary course of business, such as consultation and advice, preparation of simple contracts and legal documents, rendering of opinions.
Key Clients: Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation; Manila Electric Company; Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation; San Miguel Corporation; PLDT, Inc.
Contact: Andre B. Navato, Jr.
Email: [email protected]
Intellectual Property:
5 partners; 10 fee-earners
The intellectual property department (IPD) represents clients in all aspects of IP rights protection and management, including registration and enforcement of IP rights. ACCRALAW is a leading Philippine IP law firm.
Key Clients: Collective Brands; Hershey’s; The Estee Lauder Companies, Inc., British Petroleum (BP); San Miguel; Philippines Daily Inquirer; Bayer AG; Asian Honda Motor Co., Ltd.,; F. Hoffman-LaRoche AG LP
Contact: Victor N. De Leon
Email: [email protected]
Labour & Employment:
5 partners; 25 fee-earners
The labour and employment department has established a sterling track record in both advisory and employment related litigation work.
Key Clients:Coca-Cola BeveragesPhilippines, Inc., Procter & Gamble Phils., Inc., JP Morgan PGCS, Melco Resorts Leisure (Php) Corporation (City of Dreams), Uber Philippines Centre of Excellence LLC, LizardBear Tasking, Inc., and Wells Fargo International Solutions LLC - Philippines
Contact:Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos
Email:[email protected]
Corporate & Special Projects:
14 partners and of counsels; 34 fee-earners
The corporate and special projects department performs legal services in connection with the establishment of business enterprises, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance (including project finance), securities issues and energy/utilities projects, among others.
Key Clients: AGC Inc.; BDO Capital and Investment Corp.; First Metro Investment Corporation; Manila Electric Company; SMMT-TM 2016, Inc.; SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; China First Highway Engineering Company Ltd.; House of Investments
Contact: Judy Hao
Email: [email protected]
Litigation & Dispute Resolution:
16 partners; 50 fee-earners
The firm is a key player in Philippine litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). It has a deep bench of litigators and ADR practitioners with a consistent and outstanding track record, including the highly regarded Senior Of Counsel Victor P Lazatin, who is a member of ICC International Court of Arbitration, Chairman of Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, and accredited lecturer on ADR at CIAC, PDRCI.
Key Clients:Ayala Land, Inc., CoStar Group, Inc., SM Prime Holdings, Inc.; Manila Electric Company; Metropolitan Bank and Trust Company; Banco de Oro Unibank Inc.; PLDT Inc.; Chevron Philippines Inc.; Pilipinas Shell; and Sanofi Pasteur, Inc., Meta Platforms, Inc.
Contact:Oliver L. Pantaleon
Email: [email protected]
Tax:
2 partners; 9 fee-earners
The tax department offers services covering the entire field of national and local taxation, customs and trade laws.
Key Clients: Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc.; Asahi Glass Company, Ltd.; Light Rail Manila Corporation; Rappler, Inc.; SM Prime Holdings; Hershey Group of Companies; Smartmatic Philippines affiliates, and Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Contact: Eric R. Recalde
Email: [email protected]
Immigration:
1 partner; 4 fee-earners
The Immigration Department provides legal representation before government agencies involved in defining the terms and conditions of a foreign national’s authorised stay in the Philippines, including petitions for administrative and judicial naturalisation, recognition, retention and reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.
Key Clients: ING Hubs B.V. Philippine Branch; LizardBear Tasking, Inc.; Chevron Holdings, Inc.; Deutsche Knowledge Services Pte Ltd.; Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp.; Telephilippines Incorporated
Contact: Maria Kristina Z. Garcia – Angel
Email: [email protected]
Cebu Branch:
4 partners, 16 fee-earners
Contact: Ma. Iolanda B. Abella
Email: [email protected]
Davao Branch:
1 partner, 7 fee-earners
Contact: Myra S. Motecalvo-Quilatan
Email: [email protected]
Ranked Offices
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
- TaguigACCRALAW TOWER, 2nd Avenue corner, 30th Street, Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines, 0399
- Web: www.accralaw.com
- Tel: +63 2 830 8000
- Fax: +63 2 403-7007
- View ranked office
Contributions
Latest contributions provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) rankings
Articles, highlights and press releases
90 items provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Joseph Anthony I. Malaya at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Roadshow: “HKIAC in the P
Joseph Anthony I. Malaya at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Roadshow: “HKIAC in the Philippines”
George S.D. Aquino as 2024 Ateneo Law Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
George S.D. Aquino as 2024 Ateneo Law Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
Twelve ACCRALAW Lawyers in Asia Business Law Journal's 2024 A-List: Philippines Top Lawyers
Twelve ACCRALAW Lawyers in Asia Business Law Journal's 2024 A-List: Philippines Top Lawyers
ACCRALAW as Counsel to Joint Issue Managers, Joint Lead Underwriters and Bookrunners in Final Tranch
ACCRALAW as Counsel to Joint Issue Managers, Joint Lead Underwriters and Bookrunners in Final Tranche of Php10 Billion Debt Securities Program
ACCRALAW Authors Arbitration Article in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Authors Arbitration Article in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of Asia Business Law Journal – ESG Update
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of Asia Business Law Journal – ESG Update
ACCRALAW Authors Technology, Media and Telecommunications Legal Updates in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Authors Technology, Media and Telecommunications Legal Updates in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Iskolar and Violeta Calvo-Drilon Scholarships
ACCRALAW Iskolar and Violeta Calvo-Drilon Scholarships
ACCRALAW at Batang Munti Foundation Recognition Day 2024
ACCRALAW at Batang Munti Foundation Recognition Day 2024
Judy Hao is asialaw’s 2024 Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year
Judy Hao is asialaw’s 2024 Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year
asialaw Awards ACCRALAW as 2024 Philippines Law Firm of the Year
asialaw Awards ACCRALAW as 2024 Philippines Law Firm of the Year
ACCRALAW at PBA Law Day
Silence is Not an Option
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Insights Fintech 2024
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Insights Fintech 2024
What Exactly is Financial Leasing? Definition, Issues, and Requisites
What Exactly is Financial Leasing? Definition, Issues, and Requisites
ACCRALAW Among asialaw’s Outstanding Firms for 2024
ACCRALAW Among asialaw’s Outstanding Firms for 2024
Multi-Party Arbitrations in the Philippines
Multi-Party Arbitrations in the Philippines
Partner George S.D. Aquino at the Supreme Court’s Caravan Consultations on the Proposed Revisions to
Partner George S.D. Aquino at the Supreme Court’s Caravan Consultations on the Proposed Revisions to the Rules of Civil Procedure
ACCRALAW’S Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Presents Business Development Study at the Meritas Asia Regio
ACCRALAW’S Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Presents Business Development Study at the Meritas Asia Regional Meeting
ACCRALAW Partner Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Lectures at IBP Iloilo’s MCLE
ACCRALAW Partner Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Lectures at IBP Iloilo’s MCLE
Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs.
Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.
ACCRALAW Lawyers Attending IBA Mexico
ACCRALAW Lawyers Attending IBA Mexico
ACCRALAW Recognized in ITR World Tax
ACCRALAW Recognized in ITR World Tax
ACCRALAW in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024
ACCRALAW in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Anti-Money Launderi
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Anti-Money Laundering for 2024
With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility
With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility
Partnership with Khan Academy Philippines
Partnership with Khan Academy Philippines
Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista Holds Lecture for Paralegals
Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista Holds Lecture for Paralegals
ACCRALAW is Acquisition Internationals Leading Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year 2024 - Phili
ACCRALAW is Acquisition Internationals Leading Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year 2024 - Philippines
ACCRALAW and Senior Partner Judy Hao Nominated in Asialaw Awards 2024
ACCRALAW and Senior Partner Judy Hao Nominated in Asialaw Awards 2024
Joseph Anthony I. Malaya at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Roadshow: “HKIAC in the P
Joseph Anthony I. Malaya at the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Roadshow: “HKIAC in the Philippines”
George S.D. Aquino as 2024 Ateneo Law Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
George S.D. Aquino as 2024 Ateneo Law Distinguished Alumnus Awardee
Twelve ACCRALAW Lawyers in Asia Business Law Journal's 2024 A-List: Philippines Top Lawyers
Twelve ACCRALAW Lawyers in Asia Business Law Journal's 2024 A-List: Philippines Top Lawyers
ACCRALAW as Counsel to Joint Issue Managers, Joint Lead Underwriters and Bookrunners in Final Tranch
ACCRALAW as Counsel to Joint Issue Managers, Joint Lead Underwriters and Bookrunners in Final Tranche of Php10 Billion Debt Securities Program
ACCRALAW Authors Arbitration Article in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Authors Arbitration Article in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of Asia Business Law Journal – ESG Update
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of Asia Business Law Journal – ESG Update
ACCRALAW Authors Technology, Media and Telecommunications Legal Updates in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Authors Technology, Media and Telecommunications Legal Updates in Asia Business Law Journal
ACCRALAW Iskolar and Violeta Calvo-Drilon Scholarships
ACCRALAW Iskolar and Violeta Calvo-Drilon Scholarships
ACCRALAW at Batang Munti Foundation Recognition Day 2024
ACCRALAW at Batang Munti Foundation Recognition Day 2024
Judy Hao is asialaw’s 2024 Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year
Judy Hao is asialaw’s 2024 Philippines Female Lawyer of the Year
asialaw Awards ACCRALAW as 2024 Philippines Law Firm of the Year
asialaw Awards ACCRALAW as 2024 Philippines Law Firm of the Year
ACCRALAW at PBA Law Day
Silence is Not an Option
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Insights Fintech 2024
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the Global Legal Insights Fintech 2024
What Exactly is Financial Leasing? Definition, Issues, and Requisites
What Exactly is Financial Leasing? Definition, Issues, and Requisites
ACCRALAW Among asialaw’s Outstanding Firms for 2024
ACCRALAW Among asialaw’s Outstanding Firms for 2024
Multi-Party Arbitrations in the Philippines
Multi-Party Arbitrations in the Philippines
Partner George S.D. Aquino at the Supreme Court’s Caravan Consultations on the Proposed Revisions to
Partner George S.D. Aquino at the Supreme Court’s Caravan Consultations on the Proposed Revisions to the Rules of Civil Procedure
ACCRALAW’S Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Presents Business Development Study at the Meritas Asia Regio
ACCRALAW’S Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Presents Business Development Study at the Meritas Asia Regional Meeting
ACCRALAW Partner Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Lectures at IBP Iloilo’s MCLE
ACCRALAW Partner Christopher Louie D. Ocampo Lectures at IBP Iloilo’s MCLE
Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs.
Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.
ACCRALAW Lawyers Attending IBA Mexico
ACCRALAW Lawyers Attending IBA Mexico
ACCRALAW Recognized in ITR World Tax
ACCRALAW Recognized in ITR World Tax
ACCRALAW in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024
ACCRALAW in the Philippine Trademark Conference 2024
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Anti-Money Launderi
ACCRALAW Pens Philippine Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guide on Anti-Money Laundering for 2024
With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility
With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility
Partnership with Khan Academy Philippines
Partnership with Khan Academy Philippines
Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista Holds Lecture for Paralegals
Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista Holds Lecture for Paralegals
ACCRALAW is Acquisition Internationals Leading Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year 2024 - Phili
ACCRALAW is Acquisition Internationals Leading Labour & Employment Law Firm of the Year 2024 - Philippines
ACCRALAW and Senior Partner Judy Hao Nominated in Asialaw Awards 2024
ACCRALAW and Senior Partner Judy Hao Nominated in Asialaw Awards 2024