Dispute Resolution
Global Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 1
Contact number
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King & Spalding has significant presence in the Philippines legal market for dispute resolution, with a notably deep bench devoted to international arbitration. The firm regularly acts on behalf of multinational and domestic companies on a broad range of significant commercial and investment treaty mandates, and has particular expertise in the oil and gas, natural resources and construction sectors. The practice boasts a number of Philippines-qualified lawyers and also has experience of matters involving government entities. King & Spalding is also well placed to advise international clients on M&A within the Philippines energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as handling LNG project development. Its lawyers are additionally well placed to assist with arbitration in the energy sector. The firm combines its international teams together on Philippines matters, including its Singapore office.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in an arbitration matter worth USD623 million against two Filipino parties: the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation and the National Transmission Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm provide practical advice and are very quick at doing legal research and providing legal positions with respect to matters we refer to them. Additionally, they understand clients' needs and wants."
"The firm provide practical advice and are very quick at doing legal research and providing legal positions with respect to matters we refer to them. Additionally, they understand clients' needs and wants."
Notable Practitioners
Wade Coriell is highly regarded for his expertise in international arbitration, including UNCITRAL and SIAC proceedings. He is deeply experienced in assisting international companies with cross-border disputes relating to the Philippines, especially in the oil and gas and natural resources sectors.
"He leads the King & Spalding team and is quite well known."
Jun Bautista is Singapore-based and is well regarded in the market for his capabilities in Philippines-focused international arbitration.
"We like that Jun doesn't spend so much time with flowery words, rather he goes straight to the point. He is really good in the pre-arbitration and arbitration fields."
Aloysius Llamzon is based in King & Spalding's Washington DC office and is particularly well versed in matters related to international arbitration and shareholder disputes.
John Savage KC is based in London and is recognised for his extensive track record in international arbitration, with notable experience in complex cross-border disputes involving the Philippines. He acts for leading international oil and gas and real estate clients.
Simon Cowled is based in Singapore and regularly advises on Philippines-related work in the energy sector. He often handles transactional matters relating to solar energy and is also active on infrastructure matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
Philippines