Established 1963
Tel: +63 2 8819 4700
Fax: +63 2 8816 0080/ 8728 7777
Email: QTInfodesk@quisumbingtorres.com
Contact: Ramon J. Quisumbing, Managing Partner (ramon.quisumbing@quisumbingtorres.com)
Number of lawyers: 56
Practice Areas: Banking & Finance, Corporate & Commercial / M&A, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Tax
Quisumbing Torres is a full-service firm, advising many of the most dynamic and successful business organizations in the Philippines and overseas for more than 50 years.
Our lawyers specialize not only from the standpoint of practice areas but also from the perspective of industries, including:
Consumer Goods & Retail Industry Group: Bienvenido Marquez III (Bienvenido.Marquez@quisumbingtorres.com); Luisa Fernandez-Guina (Luisa.Fernandez-Guina@quisumbingtorres.com)
Our services include advising and assisting with the establishment of corporate vehicles, government approvals, permits, licenses, and registrations for clients’ operations, preparing and negotiating and reviewing contracts for various commercial transactions, such as licensing agreements, distribution agreements, lease agreements, and other arrangements, brand protection, and compliance with international trade and customs regulations. We also advise clients on e-commerce, advertising, data privacy, competition and anti-trust, consumer protection, employment, transfer pricing, product regulations and recall, and disputes.
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure: Dennis Quintero (Dennis.Quintero@quisumbingtorres.com)
Building on our wealth of experience in this sector, we understand the needs of both investors and financiers. Our transactional capability, coupled with our broad-ranging skills in project development, finance, corporate, tax, and environmental and competition law, means we can deliver commercially effective solutions at every stage of the process.
Financial Institutions: Dennis Quintero (Dennis.Quintero@quisumbingtorres.com)
We provide financial institutions with sector-specific, pragmatic advice on tax structuring, M&A and joint ventures, intellectual property protection, IT, outsourcing, real estate portfolio management, employment, compensation schemes and pensions, data privacy compliance, regulatory compliance, investigations, financial crimes and dispute resolution.
Healthcare & Life Sciences: Christina Macasaet-Acaban (Christina.Macasaet-Acaban@quisumbingtorres.com)
As trusted advisors to the world's largest pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device and healthcare services companies, our team works across jurisdictions, and practice areas to help industry players in various areas such as mergers and acquisitions, market entry, patents and brands protection, transfer pricing and tax planning strategies, product liability cases and complex disputes, regulatory compliance, clinical trials, competition and trade, commercial agreements, data privacy, and employment.
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation: Donemark Calimon (Donemark.Calimon@quisumbingtorres.com)
We provide support in a number of sub-sectors, including agribusiness, aviation, aerospace and defense, automotive, chemicals, construction and building materials, industrial conglomerates, and transportation and logistics. We have valuable insights on current trends affecting clients in light of digital technology (Internet of Things, advanced analytics, e-commerce, blockchain trading, artificial intelligence), physical technology (autonomous vehicles, advanced robotics, new materials) and environmental challenges (environmental threats, trade uncertainty).
Technology, Media & Telecommunications: Gil Zerrudo (Gil.Zerrudo@quisumbingtorres.com); Divina Ilas-Panganiban (Divina.Ilas-Panganiban@quisumbingtorres.com)
We focus on three key areas – (1) Communications and Mobility (including licensing and regulatory matters, internet issues, and privacy / data protection), (2) Digital Media (including interactive entertainment, content and content delivery, broadcasting and transmission, and crisis and reputation management), and (3) Technology (including issues on artificial intelligence, big data, cloud computing and e-commerce).
Philippines
Quisumbing Torres
Quisumbing Torres, a member firm of Baker McKenzie, offers specialised legal expertise across all practice areas and sectors with experienced teams in both transactional and contentious areas. The firm is highly ranked in capital markets, competition/antitrust, corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, IP and tax. Key practitioners include managing partner Ramon Quisumbing, dispute specialist Donemark Calimon, labour expert Kenneth Chua and project specialist Dennis Quintero. Timothy Joseph Mendoza has withdrawn from the partnership and moved to in-house this year.
Banking and finance
Work highlights
Assisting GPay Network in obtaining licenses from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as e-money issuer and remittance and transfer company.
Commissioned by Prudential to prepare a white paper on mobile digital health or the offering of healthcare services through mobile devices.
Key clients
Grab Financial Services Philippines, KPMG AZSA, Vena Energy
Capital markets
Work highlights
Advising a Taiwan-based fibres and textiles manufacturer on issues relating to the redevelopment of the assets of a Philippine-listed corporation.
Corporate and M&A
Work highlights
Assisted Graymont in its completed acquisition in an auction process to acquire Sibelco's controlling interest in Unichamp Mineral Philippines.
Energy
Work highlights
Advising Felix Petroleum on the negotiation and enforcement of its joint venture agreement with a Philippine company for investments in the downstream petroleum industry.
Key clients
Mainstream Renewable Power, Repsol Exploracion, Rizal Resources Corporation
Infrastructure
Work highlights
Assisting Changi Airports International in respect of its participation in the consortium that was awarded the concession agreement for the operations and maintenance of the Clark International Airport.
Client feedback
“The firm is well connected, knowledgeable about the law, adept at understanding what concerns large multi-national companies, and always gives out good advice.” – Dispute resolution
“Thorough review, insightful advice, fast turnaround.” – Energy
“QT is very supportive of our sector. It is always willing to support our industry by conducting briefings about latest policy issuances, webinars on global trends and issues on a variety of topics, regular updates and advisories on circulars and implementing guidelines that may impact our business, and are very forthcoming with copies of issuances or decisions that we sometimes ask for.” – Labour and employment
“Its immediate response and acknowledgement of e-mails is a plus. It also provides administrative support on the management of trademark portfolio without extra cost.” – Intellectual property
“It has a variety of departments which can cater to all our firm's requirements and demonstrate expertise in each of them.” – Regulatory
Kenneth Chua
“Kenneth is very helpful, responsive and supportive of our industry. He knows our sector very well and doesn't hesitate in providing information or referring us to his colleagues when the query is outside his area of expertise.”
Miguel Galvez
“Attorney Miguel Galvez is very professional, can always easily understand issues, have in-depth analysis and provide fast response on legal opinion and solutions. He is also excellent in interacting and communicating with non-Filipino clients like us.”
Divina Ilas-Panganiban
“Vina has always provided consistent and clear legal advice based on her in-depth industry knowledge and practical experience.”
Dennis Quintero
“Dennis is very responsive and on point with useful, relevant and clear advice.”
Ramon Quisumbing
“Ramon is smart and gives practical advice. He is adept at discerning what is important and acting accordingly.”
Eliseo Zuniga
“He is very responsive and has an immense depth of knowledge 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 |
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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 |
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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & de los Angeles |
SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan |
Highly recommended |
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ACCRALAW |
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose |
Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos |
Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law) |
Quisumbing Torres |
Other notable |
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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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Calimon, Donemark | Distinguished practitioner | Dispute resolution |
Cervantes, Julius | Client Service Excellence | Real estate |
Chua, Kenneth | Distinguished practitioner | Labour and employment |
Dimagiba, Dennis | Distinguished practitioner | Tax |
Ilas-Panganiban, Divina | Distinguished practitioner | Intellectual property |
Liu, Pearl | Distinguished practitioner | Corporate and M&A |
Macasaet-Acaban, Christina | Distinguished practitioner | Corporate and M&A |
Marquez III, Bienvenido | Distinguished practitioner | Intellectual property |
Quintero, Dennis | Distinguished practitioner | Energy, Infrastructure |
Quisumbing, Ramon | Elite practitioner | Dispute resolution |
Zerrudo, Gil Roberto | Distinguished practitioner | Labour and employment |
Zuñiga, Eliseo | Notable practitioner | Labour and employment |
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