Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 2
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+63 2 830 8000About
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Since the Firm’s inception, it has been the retained counsel of most of the large Philippine and foreign banks operating in the Philippines. The Firm assisted several leading foreign banks in obtaining their full banking licenses under the law liberalizing the entry of foreign banks into the Philippines. Throughout the years, it has acted as counsel in numerous syndicated loans and other financing arrangements for lenders as well as for borrowers, and has advised and assisted clients in various loan restructuring agreements and project finance transactions.
Chambers Review
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz is a well-respected law firm recognised in the Philippines for its strong offering in the capital markets sphere, with particular experience in debt capital markets, advising on bond offerings and the establishment of MTN programmes. The team is well regarded for familiarity with regulatory and compliance issues around the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Philippine Stock Exchange. It acts for local and international banks on loan transactions and security arrangements, and also advises on the establishment of local branches.
Work Highlights
- ACCRALAW acted for Isla Import Terminals in connection with its omnibus loan and security agreement with China Banking Corporation to partially finance the construction of the Luzon Import Terminal Project.
Notable Practitioners
Everlene Lee is an increasingly notable name in the Philippines capital markets sphere. She is experienced acting as counsel for underwriters on IPO mandates, as well as joint lead managers in bond issuances.
Judy Hao is the head of the firm's corporate and special projects department, and demonstrates considerable experience advising international banks and financial institutions. She has lately assisted on public offerings and bond issuances.