Established 1972
Tel: +63 2 8830 8000
Fax: +63 2 8403 7007 / +63 2 8403 7009
Email: accra@accralaw.com
Website: www.accralaw.com
Contact: Emerico O. de Guzman, Managing Partner (eodeguzman@accralaw.com); Salvador L. Pena, Co-Managing (slpena@accralaw.com)
Number of partners: 45
Number of lawyers: 175
Languages: English, Filipino
Cebu City Office:
6/F Cebu Holdings Center Building,
Cebu Business Park (Ayala),
6000 Cebu City, Philippines,
Resident Partner: Jefferson M. Marquez
Davao City Office:
11/F Pryce Tower, Pryce Business Park,
J.P. Laurel Avenue, 8000 Davao City, Philippines,
Resident Partner: Myra S. Montecalvo-Quilatan
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW) is the country’s premier law firm with a cohesive multi-disciplinary team of legal professionals who possess in-depth knowledge in specialized fields of law, backed by extensive experience of over forty years in the practice of law in the Philippines. From a core group of seven lawyers at its inception in 1972, the Firm has grown to a prestigious service organization of more than 170 lawyers and over 170 non-legal personnel. Its principal offices are in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila. The firm has full service branches in thriving business commercial centers in the Visayas and Mindanao - Cebu City and Davao City.
The Firm has an excellent track record in litigation and dispute resolution, labor and employment law, intellectual property, and in handling diverse, significant and complex business projects and transactions for both local and multinational clients. It has been involved in landmark litigation cases and significant business transactions.
ACCRALAW’s clientele represents the full spectrum of business and industry, and includes professional organizations and individuals. Servicing the Firm’s clients are seven practice departments and two branches, which offer timely, creative and strategic legal solutions matched with cost-efficient administration and expert handling of clients’ requirements.
The Managing Partner of the Firm is Emerico O. De Guzman and its Co-Managing Partner is Salvador L. Pena.
Practice Areas
- Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice
- Admiralty and Maritime
- Advertising and Mass Media
- Agricultural Law and Agrarian Reform
- Anti-Bribery, Corruption and Anti-Money Laundering
- Anti-Counterfeiting
- Antitrust and Trade Regulation
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration and Mediation
- Aviation
- Banking and Finance
- Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Corporate Rehabilitation
- Business Process Outsourcing
- Constitutional Law
- Construction
- Contracts
- Copyright and Related Rights
- Corporate
- Criminal Law
- Elections
- Eminent Domain
- Energy
- Entertainment and Sports
- Environment and Natural Resources
- Family and Matrimonial Relations
- Government and Legislative Advocacy
- Government Contracts and Public Private Partnerships
- Immigration and Naturalization
- Insurance
- International Law
- Internet, Technology and Science
- Investment, Mergers and Acquisition
- Labor and Employment
- Licensing and Franchising
- Litigation
- Mining
- Passing-Off and Unfair Competition
- Patent, Utility Model and Design
- Privacy, Cybersecurity and Data Protection
- Product Liability and Consumer Protection
- Professional Liability and Malpractice
- Project Finance
- Public Bidding and Procurement
- Real Estate
- Securities and Capital Markets
- Tax, Tariff and Customs
- Taxation
- Telecommunications
- Trademark, Service Mark and Tradename
- Transportation
- Torts and Damages
- Trusts and Estates
- White Collar Crime
- Wills and Probate
- Zoning, Planning and Land Use
“Setting the Pace of Excellence in the Practice of Law”
Philippines
ACCRALAW
The largest law firm in the Philippines by size, ACCRALAW is particularly strong in capital markets, dispute resolution, intellectual property, labour and employment and tax. This year, the firm climbs to ‘Outstanding’ tier in banking and financial services sector. Capital markets leading practitioner Francisco Lim, dispute lawyer Oliver Pantaleon, labour and employment partner Emerico De Guzman and IP specialist Alex Ferdinand Fider are key figures.
Banking and finance
Work highlights
Acted as counsel to Philippine National Bank in the establishment of its medium-term note programme and issuance of notes amounted to over $2 billion.
Key clients
ASA Philippines Foundation, Polymer Link
Capital markets
Work highlights
Assisted HSBC, DBS, Mizuho Securities, MUFG and Standard Chartered in the dollar bond issuance by Aboitiz Equity Ventures.
Key clients
Ayala Land, BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, China Bank Capital Corporation, Philippine National Bank
Corporate and M&A
Work highlights
Advised Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on its merger with RCBC Savings Bank.
Key clients
Anhui Conch Cement, Johnsonville Sausage, Sealed Air Corporation
Dispute resolution
Work highlights
Represented one of the largest banks in the Philippines in a white-collar crime prosecution of its former executive.
Defended Senate President Franklin Drilon accused of corruption and successfully convicted the accuser for libel.
Key clients
Landing International Development, Metro Pacific Water Investments Corporation
Labour and employment
Work highlights
Assisted Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation in the recently concluded collective bargaining agreement negotiations with its union in its refinery located in Batangas.
Key clients
Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Chevron Philippines, Loxon Philippines, Melco Resorts Leisure, Wells Fargo Enterprise Global Services
Tax
Work highlights
Represented Philippine Central Bank in a series of tax assessment cases before the Court of Tax Appeals and helped negotiate a compromise agreement with the tax authority.
Filed a petition on behalf of Metropolitan Bank before the Supreme Court in relation to the legality of a tax regulation issued by the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Client feedback
“ACCRA partners are reachable any time, are quick to respond, and are able to provide clear, practical advice.” – Corporate and M&A
“Extensive knowledge and experience in handling high impact and highly sensitive cases.” – Dispute resolution
George Aquino
“Great litigation skill and reliable.”
Elaine Patricia Reyes-Rodolfo
“She is proactive and gives advice grounded both in law and experience.”
Philippines
Banking and financial services
Outstanding |
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ACCRALAW |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
PunoLaw |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Recommended |
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Abuda Asis & Associates |
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano (MVGS) |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Quisumbing Torres |
Energy
Outstanding |
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
PunoLaw |
Quisumbing Torres |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Gulapa Law |
Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso |
Other notable |
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Abuda Asis & Associates |
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar |
Tolosa Javier Law Firm |
Infrastructure
Outstanding |
---|
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Gulapa Law |
PunoLaw |
Quisumbing Torres |
Other notable |
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Abuda Asis & Associates |
Poblador Bautista & Reyes |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Real estate
Outstanding |
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Quisumbing Torres |
Recommended |
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Gulapa Law |
PunoLaw |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Technology and telecommunications
Outstanding |
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Disini Buted Disini Law Offices |
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra |
Quisumbing Torres |
Recommended |
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Poblador Bautista & Reyes |
Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Other notable |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
PunoLaw |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Banking and finance
Outstanding |
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Other notable |
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Insights Philippines |
Morales & Justiniano |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Capital markets
Outstanding |
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ACCRALAW |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
---|
Quisumbing Torres |
Recommended |
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso |
Other notable |
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Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano (MVGS) |
Competition/antitrust
Highly recommended |
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Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Other notable |
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano (MVGS) |
PunoLaw |
Zambrano Gruba Caganda & Advincula |
Construction
Outstanding |
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
PunoLaw |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Recommended |
---|
ACCRALAW |
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Gulapa Law |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Other notable |
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Quisumbing Torres |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Corporate and M&A
Outstanding |
---|
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
---|
ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Quisumbing Torres |
Other notable |
---|
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar |
Insights Philippines |
Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro Leaño |
Dispute resolution
Outstanding |
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ACCRALAW |
Poblador Bautista & Reyes |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Quisumbing Torres |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Recommended |
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Esguerra & Blanco |
PunoLaw |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso |
Intellectual property
Outstanding |
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ACCRALAW |
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia |
Quisumbing Torres |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Bengzon Negre Untalan |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Villaraza & Angangco |
Recommended |
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Baranda & Associates |
Del Rosario & Del Rosario |
Esguerra & Blanco |
Federis & Associates |
HECHANOVA Group |
Poblador Bautista & Reyes |
Other notable |
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Betita Cabilao Casuela Sarmiento |
Gulapa Law |
Ortega Bacorro Odulio Calma & Carbonell |
Sapalo Velez Bundang & Bulilan Law Offices |
Labour and employment
Outstanding |
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ACCRALAW |
Quisumbing Torres |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro Leaño |
Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako |
Other notable |
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DivinaLaw |
Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra |
Tolosa Javier Law Firm |
Tax
Outstanding |
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Baniqued & Bello |
Du-Baladad and Associates (BDB Law) |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Zambrano Gruba Caganda & Advincula |
Highly recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Quisumbing Torres |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo |
Recommended |
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law) |
Quiason Makalintal Barot Torres Ibarra Sison & Damaso |
Other notable |
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra |
Mata-Perez Tamayo & Francisco |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro Leaño |
PunoLaw |
Lawyer | Ranking | Practice Area |
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Cruz, Avelino | Senior statesman | Dispute resolution |
De Guzman, Emerico | Distinguished practitioner | Labour and employment |
Fider, Alex Ferdinand | Elite practitioner | Intellectual property |
Hao, Judy | Distinguished practitioner | Capital markets, Corporate and M&A |
Lazatin, Victor | Senior statesman | Dispute resolution |
Lim, Francisco Ed | Elite practitioner | Capital markets, Dispute resolution |
Manibog, Emiterio | Senior statesman | Labour and employment |
Prodigalidad, Patricia-Ann | Distinguished practitioner | Dispute resolution |
Regala Jr, Teodoro L | Notable practitioner | Dispute resolution |
Vera Cruz, Luis | Senior statesman | Dispute resolution |
Yusi, Ruby Rose | Distinguished practitioner | Tax |
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