Dispute Resolution (Expertise Based Abroad) | Asia-Pacific

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. Its impressive roster of clients includes Prime Energy Resources Development and National Grid Corporation of the Philippines. The practice boasts a number of Philippines-qualified lawyers and also has experience of matters involving government entities. Much of the firm's work is handled from its Singapore and London offices.

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 practice draws on lawyers based in Hong Kong and Singapore. 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.