Corporate/M&A: Real Estate | Asia-Pacific

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is well known for its work on M&A, corporate restructuring and the establishment of local subsidiaries in the Philippines. Its lawyers are experienced in acting for both national and international companies on corporate transactions, with a busy practice in the insurance, telecoms and finance sectors. The firm is able to draw on its expertise in dispute resolution in order to pre-empt conflicts. It also handles regulatory and legislative mandates and has rich experience advising on foreign equity investments. Clients include Bank of the Philippine Islands, MIESCOR Infrastructure Development and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking.

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is a versatile legal practice in Manila with core expertise in merger transactions and share-based acquisitions and dispositions. The firm caters to an impressive roster of clients in the technology, infrastructure and finance industries, with experience representing clients in both the private and public sectors. The team is also highly proficient in real estate acquisitions, disposals and leasing matters.

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles is a Philippines-based law firm endorsed by local and international market sources as a significant name for large-scale transactions. It offers expertise across the whole gamut of corporate issues, including strategic alliances, investments and international joint ventures. The firm also frequently handles regulatory and compliance advisory work and is well equipped to act on cross-border transactions. It is noted for representing a number of major financial clients. The team wins further market recognition for its real estate practice, which regularly advises on leasing and land ownership matters.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a top-class law firm based in the Philippines, occupying a prominent position in the market. The team frequently advises major multinational clients on complex cross-border transactions and competition issues. It is particularly renowned for its expertise in advising companies that wish to establish their businesses in the Philippines, across sectors ranging from telecommunications to infrastructure. It also has a strong reputation for its work in the real estate sphere, working with a range of international clients on investments and divestments in the Philippines. Examples of its clientele include Metro Pacific, Frontier Tower Associates Philippines and Aboitiz.

Villaraza & Angangco is a highly regarded law firm in the Philippines with extensive experience handling joint venture negotiations and corporate reorganisations, as well as compliance issues. The team attracts clients from a variety of industries including technology, healthcare and energy. The team regularly advises large corporations on real estate and mining issues, including land acquisition matters. Clientele of the firm includes SEA Group, China Telecommunications and Udenna.