Ranking tables

Corporate/M&A | Global

Philippines

The Corporate/M&A rankings table below has been designed to provide the most in-depth insights and reviews of the top ranked lawyers and law firms. The firms included in our rankings have been recommended by in-house counsel, other third-party experts and private practice lawyers. Our comprehensive research ensures you have all the information needed when looking to purchase legal services across Philippines.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan 7 Years Ranked
  2. Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
  3. Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
2

Band 2

  1. Villaraza & Angangco
    Villaraza & Angangco 7 Years Ranked
  2. Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
  3. Quisumbing Torres
3

Band 3

  1. Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
    Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) 7 Years Ranked
  2. Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia 4 Years Ranked
  3. Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
    Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad 4 Years Ranked
  4. Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
  5. Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
  6. PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
S

Senior Statespeople

  1. Alex Erlito S FiderPicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Mel A MacaraigCastillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
1

Band 1

  1. Gabriel DeePicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
  2. Perry PeRomulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
2

Band 2

  1. Rose Marie M King-Dominguez
    Rose Marie M King-Dominguez SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan12 Years Ranked
  2. Cynthia Roxas del CastilloRomulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
  3. Norma Margarita B PatacsilGatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
3

Band 3

  1. Judy Hao Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)14 Years Ranked
  2. Sylvette Y. Tankiang
    Sylvette Y. Tankiang Villaraza & Angangco15 Years Ranked
  3. Aris GulapaGulapa & Lim
  4. Christina Macasaet-AcabanQuisumbing Torres
  5. Estrelita G GacutanPicazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos

All Departments profiles

1

Band 1

  1. SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    1
    SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1 | 7 Years Ranked

    SyCip 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.

  2. Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Villaraza & Angangco
    2
    Villaraza & Angangco
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2 | 7 Years Ranked

    Villaraza & 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.

  2. Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Quisumbing Torres
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 2
3

Band 3

  1. Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
    3
    Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 7 Years Ranked

    Angara 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.

  2. Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    3
    Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked
    Cruz 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 Sociedad
    3
    Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3 | 4 Years Ranked

    Martinez 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.

  4. Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3
  6. PJS Law (Puyat Jacinto & Santos)
    Corporate/M&A
    2025 | Band 3