Dispute Resolution | Asia-Pacific

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) has a standout disputes team in the Philippines with deep experience acting on matters litigated at a high level in the national courts, including Supreme Court appeals. The firm is also well regarded for its accomplished arbitration practice, offering experience in both the domestic and international arenas. Well versed in matters involving regulatory proceedings, its sectors of focus include banking, energy and TMT. The firm also advises on cases with competition and criminal law elements, including defending investment disputes and corruption charges. Examples of clients are Meta Platforms, Sanofi and Manila Electric Company.

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia's highly regarded team of lawyers in Manila possesses experience in commercial, tax and banking litigation. The firm is noted for its impressive history of involvement in high-profile public interest cases and significant commercial disputes. The practice is also well equipped to handle appellate work, as well as complex alternative dispute resolution and cross-border arbitration. In addition, the firm boasts experience handling criminal mandates, and has a proven track record acting for a number of local and international energy and consumer goods companies, among others. Its clients include Dole Food Company, Union Bank of the Philippines and Unilever.

Poblador Bautista & Reyes has a dedicated team of lawyers with a market-recognised emphasis on dispute resolution in the Philippines. The firm is noted for its work on contentious contractual, debt collection, product liability and real estate issues. Other areas of particular strength include criminal and intellectual property litigation, as well as insolvency and enforcement-related mandates. In addition, the practice has experience in international arbitration mandates, including SIAC and UNCITRAL proceedings.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines, with an accomplished litigation and arbitration practice. The team works in close coordination with its commercial counterparts at all levels and has significant experience handling appeals in the Supreme Court. The firm also has experience with litigation proceedings before the Philippine Competition Commission and the Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission. The practice also houses strong expertise in construction arbitration. Its impressive client roster includes international banks, infrastructure and mining corporations and energy companies. Clients include the Manila Electric Company, OceanaGold and Platinum Group Metals.

Villaraza & Angangco is a respected law firm in the Philippines with experience across the full spectrum of disputes, including mediation, commercial litigation and appellate work. The firm handles disputes regarding competition, fraud, shareholders and insolvency, among others, and regularly represents a range of high-profile clients from the real estate, banking, energy and telecoms sectors. Such clients include Aircraft Support Industries Development, UC Malampaya and BDO Unibank.

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles has a strong dispute resolution practice in the Philippines, demonstrating wide-ranging legal expertise across civil, commercial and criminal litigation. The firm is especially noted for its extensive corporate client base and also garners significant praise for its excellent arbitration offering. The practice is also able to advise on disputes relating to family law and regulatory compliance matters.