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The Travails of Justice (1975)
The piece is Castrillo’s avant-garde interpretation of the classical story of King Solomon as found in the Hebrew Bible.
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News & Updates

16 September 2024

ACCRALAW Among asialaw’s Outstanding Firm for 2024

ACCRALAW has again been recognized as an Outstanding Firm by asialaw in its 2024 rankings. The Firm was ranked Outstanding in the following industry sectors and practice areas, namely: Banking and Financial Services Capital Markets Dispute Resolution Intellectual Property Labour and Employment ACCRALAW was also ranked Highly Recommended for Corporate and M&A, Construction, Real Estate, […]

Message from the Managing Partner
(On ACCRALAW’s 50th Anniversary)

On the 1st of May 2022, the Firm attained a glorious milestone: Golden Anniversary. We, the Partners of ACCRALAW, are truly privileged to witness and share this historical event despite the unprecedented challenges brought by global crises, such as the pandemic and the Ukraine war. Indeed, the Firm’s endurance and growth over the past 50 years are a testament to its institutional presence in the Philippine legal landscape, a measure of success that we cannot claim as our own. We owe it to many others, and for which we are grateful.

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Featured Lawyer

Jacqueline Ann “Jacqui” C. Alegre-Tan

ACCRALAW Partner Jacqueline Ann “Jacqui” C. Alegre-Tan is with the Firm’s Tax Department and currently serves as its Monitor. She began her legal career in ACCRALAW’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department where she represented clients in civil, criminal, and commercial disputes before different levels of courts. Although litigation-focused in early years of law practice, Jacqui had her fair share in contract review work while she was seconded by ACCRALAW to a client company in the beauty and cosmetics industry. She assisted that client in the review of its supplier and customer contracts.

She briefly joined Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation and took on the role of Operations Lawyer, catering to the different branches spread across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, and to other business units of said bank.

Publications

11 September 2024 Amicus Curiae

Multi-Party Arbitrations in the Philippines

Multi-Party Arbitration is an arbitration involving at least three parties. In the Philippines, various dispute resolution institutions categorically include in their rules of procedure provisions to govern Multi-Party Arbitrations i.e., provisions on joinder and consolidation of proceedings, and rules on the appointment and/or constitution of the arbitration tribunal. Multi-Party Arbitrations are allowed under the respective […]
4 September 2024 Amicus Curiae

Patents and the Doctrine of Equivalents: Insights from Phillips Seafood Philippines Corporation vs. Tuna Processors, Inc.

The language of the claims limits the scope of protection granted by the patent. The patentees, in enforcing their rights, and the courts, in interpreting the claims, cannot go beyond what is stated in the claims, especially when the language is clear and distinct.
16 August 2024 Amicus Curiae

With great (corporate) power comes great responsibility

The adage “with great power comes great responsibility” was famously brought to prominence in Marvel’s Spider-Man. It captures the essence of the moral responsibility that comes with having power or influence. This theme resonates in many aspects of life – leadership, talent, or even personal decisions. Interestingly, this concept also applies to corporate officers and directors, who can be held accountable for the crimes committed by their respective organizations.

ACCRALAW thanks The Legal 500 Asia Pacific for recognizing the Firm as a leading law firm in various practice areas for 2024. This continued recognition is valued by the Firm, its lawyers, and support staff, who continue to put the hard work during these unprecedented times.

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