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 offers assistance with large-scale transactions and focuses on the international aspects of projects, infrastructure and energy deals in the Philippines. The team comprises of project experts with experience spanning multiple jurisdictions and provides guidance to sponsors, financial institutions and companies in the energy, resources, mining and telecommunications industries. A&O Shearman has extensive expertise in international arbitration with lawyers based in Hong Kong, China, Singapore and London. They also have excellent working connections with local firms, which provides a window into the legal environment in the Philippines. The team is exceptionally skilled in energy project disputes, including renewable energy, oil, and gas.

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.

Herbert Smith Freehills is active on a suite of power, oil and gas, and TMT legal matters in the Philippines, working closely with the firm's corporate and finance departments to offer comprehensive expertise in project financing and related contractual matters. The team is significantly active on matters relating to renewable power, including wind, solar and hydropower. The firm also has a strong presence on disputes across the Asia-Pacific region, including in the Philippines. Its team comprises an experienced group of advocates with extensive knowledge of disputes concerning the Philippines, especially among its team in Hong Kong. The firm often acts on UNCITRAL and ICC arbitration proceedings. It maintains a broad bench that regularly advises some of the Philippines' largest conglomerates, international investors and financial institutions as well as major Philippine and international energy sector clients.