Dispute Resolution: Arbitration | Asia-Pacific

Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles has a strong dispute resolution practice in the Philippines, demonstrating wide-ranging legal expertise across civil, commercial and criminal litigation. The firm is especially noted for its extensive corporate client base and also garners significant praise for its excellent arbitration offering. The practice is also able to advise on disputes relating to family law and regulatory compliance matters.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines, with an accomplished litigation and arbitration practice. The team works in close coordination with its commercial counterparts at all levels and has significant experience handling appeals in the Supreme Court. The firm also has experience with litigation proceedings before the Philippine Competition Commission and the Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission. The practice also houses strong expertise in construction arbitration. Its impressive client roster includes international banks, infrastructure and mining corporations and energy companies. Clients include the Manila Electric Company, OceanaGold and Platinum Group Metals.

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) has a standout disputes team in the Philippines with deep experience acting on matters 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. Examples of clients are Meta Platforms, Sanofi and Manila Electric Company.

Poblador Bautista & Reyes has a dedicated team of lawyers with a market-recognised emphasis on dispute resolution in the Philippines. The firm is noted for its work on contentious contractual, debt collection, product liability and real estate issues. Other areas of particular strength include criminal and intellectual property litigation, as well as insolvency and enforcement-related mandates. In addition, the practice has experience in international arbitration mandates, including SIAC and UNCITRAL proceedings.