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The largest law firm in the Philippines by size, ACCRALAW is particularly strong in capital markets, dispute resolution, intellectual property, labour and employment law, and tax. The firm has a stellar track record of handling complex cases both domestically and internationally. Senior partners Judy Hao, Andre Navato Jr and partner Melissa Angela Velarde are key contacts.
Client feedback
“Very fast response times, good communication and client-management skills.” – Corporate and M&A
“They are very professional and have experience dealing in the areas wherein we need their expertise. As they have been part of the legal circles for some time, they have the necessary contacts to help clients.” – Corporate and M&A
“Thorough and detailed.” – Restructuring and insolvency
Eric Recalde
“Expansive knowledge and thorough in his work.”
Elaine Reyes-Rodolfo
“Knowledgeable in the aspects of law that are most required for the clients.”
Melissa Velarde
“Clear communicator and very responsive.”
Work highlights
Defended Boehringer Ingelheim against a complaint for constructive dismissal and money claims filed by one of its district sales managers.
Key clients
Astec Power Philippines, LizardBear Tasking, Melco Resorts Leisure Corporation, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Unilever Philippines.
Work highlights
Represented Energizer in securing a favourable decision from the Court of Appeals in a trademark cancellation case.
Key clients
Delfi Chocolate Manufacturing, Kabushiki Kaisha Sebun Kagaku, San Miguel Food and Beverage, Too Faced Cosmetics, Toyo Ink SC Holdings.
Work highlights
Advised Manila Electric Company in an ongoing dispute over the imposition of fuel cost recovery adjustments on several contestable customers covered by their respective retail electricity supply agreements.
Work highlights
Advised Nomura Real Estate Development on its real estate joint venture project aimed at delivering world-class township developments in the Philippines.
Key clients
Bank of the Philippine Islands, HC Consumer Finance Philippines, Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, Warburg Pincus.
Work highlights
Advised HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank on the digital bond issuance of UnionBank of the Philippines.
Advised on the maiden bond issuance of Converge Information & Communications Technology Solutions.
Advised on the proposed maiden bond issuance by Megawide Construction Corporation.
Key clients
China Bank Capital Corporation, First Metro Investment Corporation, JP Morgan, RCBC Capital Corporation, UBS.
Work highlights
Advised China First Highway Engineering Company on the review of loan agreements for a reclamation project.
Key clients
BDO Unibank, HSBC, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Standard Chartered Bank.
