Employment | Asia-Pacific

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is a top-flight law firm in Manila, which is highly respected for its expertise in litigation cases involving labour standards, termination disputes and other labour relations issues, with wide-reaching knowledge of organisational restructuring programmes. The firm also has a distinguished advisory practice, frequently assisting multinationals with compliance issues. The practice assists employers with immigration matters and is frequently involved in negotiations with unions in the Philippines. Astec Power, Rizal Commercial Banking and Unilever are notable clients of the firm.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan's renowned employment law practice is lauded for its depth of knowledge and scope of expertise across all aspects of employment and labour-related issues, from employment due diligence in corporate transactions and restructurings to union negotiations. Its strong labour litigation and arbitration practice works with the firm's corporate and tax departments to provide a full service to global businesses attempting to establish a presence in the Philippines. The team is also closely tied to the firm's immigration offering, allowing it to advise multinationals on cross-border issues concerning multiple jurisdictions. Its clients include major banks, luxury fashion retailers and multinational corporations, such as Adidas, Leighton Contractors and Cargill.

Villaraza & Angangco is active on a wide range of employment-related legal matters in the Philippines, including disputes regarding contracts and dismissals. The firm also handles advisory work, including in relation to health and safety, acquisitions and union-related matters. The practice acts for many international clients across various sectors, including Amazon, Lenovo and Hijo Resources.

Cruz Marcelo & Telefrancia has an established labour and employment law practice with expertise across the labour law field, including but not limited to illegal dismissal, drafting company labour codes and employee contractual matters. Its cases are frequently brought before the Labour Arbiter, the National Labour Relations Commission and the Court of Appeal.