Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad) | Global

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.

A&O Shearman's integrated regional legal practice has a strong depth of expertise handling disputes for a range of clients, including local corporations and global companies with interests in the Philippines. The law firm has particular experience in advising on cross-border proceedings with Philippine elements, especially international arbitration in the oil and gas sector, as well as disputes relating to transactional matters. The firm also has significant expertise in project finance in the Philippines, backed by deep familiarity with the power and infrastructure sectors. It handles a wide range of issues including project financing, investment and acquisition mandates for borrowers and developers. Its clients include heavyweight investors and energy companies. The team draws on its regional offices for Philippines matters, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Clifford Chance has a notable capacity for international commercial arbitration involving the Philippines, acting for leading corporates and government entities. Its lawyers often handle disputes arising from transactions, as well as cases within the energy sector. It draws upon its global network to support clients in large-scale multi-jurisdictional disputes, including its teams in Sydney, Hong Kong and Singapore.