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Becoming a top legal adviser requires firms to go beyond giving solid legal advice and ensure timely completion of tasks. Asia Business Law Journal names the top firms in the Philippines for 2018. We have identified the best overall law firm as follows

  • ACCRALAW
  • PICAZO BUYCO TAN FIDER AND SANTOS
  • ROMULO MABANTA BUENAVENTURA SAYOC & DE LOS ANGELES
  • SYCIP SALAZAR HERNANDEZ & GATMAITAN

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AccraLaw

Despite the intense competition, AccraLaw had an impressive run in 2018, expanding to 164 lawyers, which made it the biggest firm in the country. AccraLaw has made its mark representing some of Philippine’s largest companies, including San Miguel, PLDT, Procter & Gamble, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation and the country’s central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

AccraLaw advised PLDT, the country’s largest telecommunications company, in relation to a petition filed against the PCC with regard to PLDT and Globe Telecom’s acquisition of San Miguel Corp’s telecoms unit. This was a case of first impression in the Philippines, where the courts examined the PCC’s powers and authority to review a deal that complied with its validly issued transitory rules.

BDO Unibank’s US$2 billion medium-term note programme was another notable deal that AccraLaw took on this year. The firm advised the joint lead managers, Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corp, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo Securities, in connection with US$700 million in senior notes issued by BDO Unibank.

AccraLaw has provided IP services for San Miguel Corporation and its subsidiaries for many years and we are very happy with their services and expertise,” says Majalla Baun of San Miguel Corporation. “They are always accessible and provide complete and appropriate advice in a timely manner.

“The area of data privacy is a relatively new practice area in the Philippines and Accralaw, through partner John Paul M Gaba, was very proactive in providing us much needed advice and assistance in this area.”


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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider and Santos

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider and Santos may be best known for their capital markets practice, however it has made significant strides in other practice areas and made quite a name for itself, led by managing partner Alex Erlito Fider and four named partners. The firm is held in high regard by its clients, and also by its peers. Picazo was among the most recommended by other law firms in a number of practice areas, especially capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, as well as banking and finance, and real estate.

“Picazo is among the top firms that many of the domestic issuers go to because of the quality of their output and advice, relatively quick turnaround, and the dedication of their lawyers,” says Juan Paulo Colet, director & general counsel at China Bank Capital Corporation.

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