Established 1977
Tel: +63 2 5317 7888 / +63 2 8810 1791
Fax: +63 2 5317 7890
Email: mail@delrosariolaw.com
Website: www.delrosariolaw.com
Contact: Ruben T. Del Rosario
Number of partners: 10
Number of lawyers: 30
Languages: English, Filipino, Spanish
Practice Areas: Labour & personal injury, litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and commercial, shipping and admiralty, intellectual property, cargo claims and charter party, transport, insurance and reinsurance, arbitration and ADR, immigration
Firm overview
The Philippine maritime industry is a dynamic and ever-growing business in which DelRosarioLaw has played, and continues to play, a major part. The firm acts for multinational shipping clients on controversies involving labour, personal injury, vessel arrest, collisions, salvage, oil pollution, damage/loss of cargoes, bunker claims, charter party/bill of lading disputes, protection & indemnity (P&I)/hull & machinery (H&M) and freight demurrage & defence (FD&D) work, ship finance, sale and purchase documentation, registrations, management and crewing.
Co-managing partner, Ruben T Del Rosario, former charter president of the Philippine Maritime Voluntary Arbitrators’ Association, is regularly invited to speak at national and international fora on issues related to amendments to the standard terms and conditions of the POEA contract and other matters relating to Filipino crew claims.
DelRosarioLaw’s labour practice acts on a full range of matters involving Filipino seafarers’ claims and industrial relations disputes. With Filipinos making up over 25% of all seafarers worldwide, labour claims and suits for death, disability, illness, illegal dismissal and other related claims make up a large part of our practice.
DelRosarioLaw represents, among others, the International Group of P&I Clubs, as well as insurance companies and cruise lines.
In response to the growing needs of the clients, Del Rosario Pandiphil, the firm’s paralegal affiliate, handles all seafarers’ medical claims. Del Rosario Pandiphil, is also now the Philippine network partner of the Through Transport Club, the largest club for ship, terminal, and depot operators, container lessors, and freight forwarders, and is a member of, and insured with, the ITIC Club.
The firm continues to evolve
The firm’s corporate practice has grown substantially in recent years to accommodate increased business and the outsourcing activities of its clients in the Philippines. These business activities include direct foreign investments, company formations such as RO/ROHQ, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general corporate work.
The firm’s tax and immigration practices have likewise grown to support the growing corporate clientele, to ensure their compliance with the ever developing local regulatory environment.
Major international law firms regularly refer cases to DelRosarioLaw, trusting them to ably handle their representation in the Philippines. The litigation and dispute resolution practice of the firm continually expands to various fields of law to cope with the ever expanding business concerns of its clients.
In recent years there has been a large increase in matters pertaining to intellectual property. The firm’s IP clients include international giants Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Sony.
Co-managing partner Arturo T del Rosario Jr, besides specialising in maritime law, also holds the position of president of the International Property Association of the Philippines and spearheads DelRosarioLaw‘s work covering trademark and patent applications and disputes.
Philippines
Del Rosario & Del Rosario
‘Outstanding’ shipping boutique Del Rosario & Del Rosario is regularly sought out by the international group of P&I clubs as well as insurance companies and cruise lines. The firm has expertise in all aspects of shipping matters including labour, personal injury, vessel arrest, collisions, salvage, oil pollution, damage of cargoes, bunker claims, protection and indemnity, and ship finance. Its notable IP group has also been engaged by global giants such as Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Sony. Key partners include Ruben Del Rosario, Arturo Del Rosario Jr, Charles Jay Dela Cruz Joseph Manolo Rebano and Herbert Tria.
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Work highlights
Assisting CEMEX Holdings and its insurer AIG in an environmental claim due to a landslide in Cebu in 2018, resulting in multiple deaths and injuries.
Provided advice and assistance on Filipino crew claims in relation to the widely publicised Diamond Princess quarantine incident in Japan due to the outbreak of COVID-19.
Key clients
ABOJEB, Columbia Ship Management, Fujitrans Logistics Philippines, Louis Dreyfus Company
Client feedback
“Partners are easy to work with. They often provide quick responses.” – Shipping
Joseph Rebano
“Experienced litigator. Easy and concise advice provided.”
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Shipping
Outstanding |
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Del Rosario & Del Rosario |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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Ocampo & Manalo Law Firm |
Recommended |
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Esguerra & Blanco |
Ortega Bacorro Odulio Calma & Carbonell |
Quisumbing Torres |
Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
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 LeaƱo |
Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako |
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Lawyer | Ranking | Practice Area |
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Del Rosario, Arturo | Distinguished practitioner | Shipping |
Del Rosario, Ruben | Distinguished practitioner | Shipping |
Rebano, Joseph Manolo | Distinguished practitioner | Shipping |
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