Ranking tables
Corporate/M&A | Global
Philippines
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan 7 Years Ranked
- Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
- Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
Band 2
- Villaraza & Angangco 7 Years Ranked
- Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
- Quisumbing Torres
Band 3
- Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) 7 Years Ranked
- Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia 4 Years Ranked
- Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad 4 Years Ranked
- Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
- Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
- PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
Senior Statespeople
- Alex Erlito S FiderPicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
Eminent Practitioners
- Mel A MacaraigCastillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
Band 1
- Gabriel DeePicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
- Perry PeRomulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
Band 2
- Rose Marie M King-Dominguez SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan12 Years Ranked
- Cynthia Roxas del CastilloRomulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
- Norma Margarita B PatacsilGatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
Band 3
- Judy Hao Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)14 Years Ranked
- Sylvette Y. Tankiang Villaraza & Angangco15 Years Ranked
- Aris GulapaGulapa & Lim
- Christina Macasaet-AcabanQuisumbing Torres
- Estrelita G GacutanPicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 SyCip Salazar Hernandez & GatmaitanCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years RankedSyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a top-class law firm based in the Philippines, occupying a prominent position in the market. The team frequently advises major multinational clients on complex cross-border transactions and M&A deals, including initial structuring, due diligence and regulatory processes. It is particularly renowned for its expertise in advising companies that wish to establish their businesses in the Philippines, across sectors ranging from telecommunications to infrastructure. It also has a strong reputation for its work in the real estate sphere, working with a range of international clients on investments and divestments in the Philippines.
Band 2
2 Villaraza & AngangcoCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years RankedVillaraza & Angangco is a highly regarded law firm in the Philippines with extensive experience handling joint venture negotiations and corporate reorganisations, as well as compliance issues. The team attracts clients from a variety of industries including technology, healthcare and energy. The team regularly advises large corporations on real estate and mining issues, including land acquisition matters.
Band 3
3 Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)Corporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years RankedAngara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is well known for its work on M&A, corporate restructuring and the establishment of local subsidiaries in the Philippines. Its lawyers are experienced in acting for both national and international companies on corporate transactions, with a busy practice in the insurance, telecoms and finance sectors. The firm is able to draw on its expertise in dispute resolution in order to pre-empt conflicts. It also handles regulatory and legislative mandates and has rich experience advising on foreign equity investments.
3 Cruz Marcelo & TenefranciaCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedCruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is a versatile legal practice in Manila with core expertise in merger transactions and share-based acquisitions and dispositions. The firm caters to an impressive roster of clients in the technology, infrastructure and finance industries, with experience representing clients in both the private and public sectors. The team is also highly proficient in real estate acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters.3 Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez SociedadCorporate/M&A2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years RankedMartinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad is a respected corporate law firm in the Philippines. It handles a range of M&A, joint venture and regulatory matters. The firm is regularly active in M&A across a variety of industry sectors, with particular expertise in real estate and construction. The firm benefits from its membership of the Drew Network Asia, which is a cross-border network of law firms across South-East Asia.