Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 2
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A&O Shearman's integrated regional legal practice has a strong depth of expertise handling disputes for a range of clients, including local corporations and global companies with interests in the Philippines. The law firm has particular experience in advising on cross-border proceedings with Philippine elements, especially international arbitration in the oil and gas sector, as well as disputes relating to transactional matters. The firm also has significant expertise in project finance in the Philippines, backed by deep familiarity with the power and infrastructure sectors. It handles a wide range of issues including project financing, investment and acquisition mandates for borrowers and developers. Its clients include heavyweight investors and energy companies. The team draws on its regional offices for Philippines matters, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.
Work Highlights
- The firm advised Aboitiz InfraCapital on its partnership with EdgeConneX to develop a data centre platform in the Philippines.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm is very strong in terms of providing quality legal advice in a very timely manner."
"The firm is very strong in terms of providing quality legal advice in a very timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
Matthew Hodgson is London-based and active on international commercial arbitration mandates with a Philippines angle. He acts for oil and gas and energy clients and has experience in ICSID arbitration proceedings, as well as before the Philippine Commission of Human Rights.