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. The practice boasts a number of Philippines-qualified lawyers and also has experience of matters involving government entities.

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 a global law firm with 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 and international investors.