Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
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+63 2 830 8000About
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
The dispute resolution practice of the Head Office of Litigation & Disputes Resolution Department of ACCRALAW is extensive, varied and, more often than not, involves complex legal and factual issues. The litigation practice is specialized into various subgroups that involve, among others, complex issues on banking; securities; real estate and construction; intracorporate controversies; corporate reorganization and rehabilitation; product liability; environmental law; credit transactions; insurance; medical malpractice; and anti-trust and competition law. The Head Office of ACCRALAW is likewise actively managing various forms of arbitration – domestic, international and construction. The dispute resolution department provides service to various domestic & multinational corporations including the largest global and domestic banks, the largest oil companies, the nation’s primary telecommunication firm, business process outsourcing entities & several Fortune 500 manufacturing companies. As part of its dispute resolution practice, ACCRALAW’s partners have, upon the request of the Supreme Court or the legislative department, assisted as resource persons in the crafting and revision of various rules and laws including, among others, Rules on Corporate Rehabilitation, Electronic Evidence Rules, Rules on Intra Corporate Controversies, Rules on Arbitration and Alternative Modes of Dispute Resolution, Revisions in the Rules on Evidence, Revisions in the Rules of Court & DNA Rules.
Chambers Review
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) has a standout disputes team in the Philippines with deep experience acting in cases litigated at a high level in the national courts, including Supreme Court appeals. The firm is also well regarded for its accomplished arbitration practice, offering experience in both the domestic and international arenas. Well versed in matters involving regulatory proceedings, its sectors of focus include banking, energy and TMT. The firm also advises on cases with competition and criminal law elements, including defending investment disputes and corruption charges.
Work Highlights
- ACCRALAW represented Meta Platforms in a petition filed by the City Major of Cotabato City, which sought a cyber warrant to disclose data related to a specific Facebook account.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"ACCRALAW's lawyers display expertise in matters referred to them. They understand the big picture while still paying attention to details."
"ACCRALAW's lawyers display expertise in matters referred to them. They understand the big picture while still paying attention to details."
Notable Practitioners
Francisco Lim is recognised in the Philippines legal market for his work involving banking and financial disputes. He is experienced in acting for corporate clients in both commercial and criminal disputes.
Victor Lazatin is highly respected and maintains a leading position in the Philippines legal market. He is particularly experienced in real estate and construction disputes.
Patricia-Ann Prodigalidad is respected for her disputes work in the Philippines. Her work also includes commercial litigation and white-collar crime cases.
"Patricia-Ann is very sharp, analytical and meticulous in reviewing evidence."
Chrysilla Carissa Bautista is well regarded for her expertise as a commercial and civil litigator. She advises clients across a range of matters, including regulations on technology matters, such as cyber warrants. She also works on shareholder disputes, mass tort actions and internal investigations.
"We are very happy with the services provided by Chrysilla Carissa Bautista as she is very proactive."
Ranked Lawyers at
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
Philippines
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