Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 1
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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.
Work Highlights
- King & Spalding represented National Grid Corporation of the Philippines in a United Nations Commission On International Trade Law arbitration, over a USD1 billion payment dispute regarding a 25-year transmission grid concession.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"King & Spalding provides excellent oral argumentation in hearings. They are very organised and able to effectively convey their points."
"King & Spalding's team is top-notch in all aspects."
"King & Spalding provides excellent oral argumentation in hearings. They are very organised and able to effectively convey their points."
"King & Spalding's team is top-notch in all aspects."
Notable Practitioners
Wade Coriell heads the dispute resolution department at the firm and 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.
"Wade Coriell is a household name. I am always impressed by the way he is able to manage and lead relatively large teams across various jurisdictions, including local law firms."
"Wade Coriell's strength is oral argumentation. He is very effective and can distill the issues and effectively deliver themduring hearings."
Jun Bautista is Singapore-based and is well regarded in the market for his capabilities in Philippines-focussed international arbitration.
"Jun Bautista is very detail-oriented and knows the case inside out. It's always good to have him around."
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. He also has experience in commercial and investment treaty arbitrations.
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
King & Spalding LLP
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