by marc | Dec 28, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Like other educational institutions, the University of the Philippines Law Center migrated its Paralegal Training Program online. Partner Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista is one of the program’s lecturers. Ms. Bautista’s training module provides an introduction to...
by marc | Dec 28, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Last 17 December 2020, Partner Eric R. Recalde conducted an online talk on REIT Law, Bayanihan Laws, and CREATE Bill for one of the Firm’s long-standing clients, First Metro Investment Corporation. The virtual session was attended by investment bankers who were eager...
by marc | Dec 22, 2020 | Amicus Curiae, Publications
Online retail and other e-commerce services are now a mainstay of Philippine commerce. The exponential rise and consequent prevalence of online purchases are partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns that have constrained the everyday consumer to stay at home....
by marc | Dec 18, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Chambers Asia-Pacific recently released its 2021 rankings of leading law firms and lawyers in the region. ACCRALAW is honored that Chambers Asia-Pacific continues to recognize ACCRALAW’s outstanding status in various practice areas. ACCRALAW was ranked as a Band 1...
by marc | Dec 16, 2020 | Amicus Curiae, Publications
Undeniably, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the lives of everyone. Yet, among those who have been affected to a much greater degree are contractual workers, who, during these uncertain times, earnestly hope for the regularization of their jobs. Amid the crisis, the...
by marc | Dec 16, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Eric R. Recalde was a speaker at the Metro Manila Ethics & Leadership Summit Joint Quarterly Membership Meeting and Professional Fair organized by the Philippine Institute of Public Accountants (“PICPA”). The event’s theme was “Traversing the New Landscape with...
by marc | Dec 16, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
ACCRALAW acted as counsel to the joint lead managers (“JLMs”), The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited and Standard Chartered Bank in connection with the issuance by UnionBank of the Philippines of Php9 Billion Peso-denominated fixed rate bonds via a...
by marc | Dec 15, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
The Philippine Bar Association (“PBA”) is the oldest voluntary national organization of lawyers in the Philippines. It was established in 1891. Among its members are lawyers of the Firm. In the recently concluded elections of the Board of Trustees for 2020 – 2021, the...
by marc | Dec 7, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Real Estate Law Experts named Regis V. Puno, ACCRALAW Of Counsel, as the expert for this field in the Philippines. Real Estate Law Experts is an international guide that lists leading real estate law practitioners in more than 30 jurisdictions. Mr. Puno was selected...
by marc | Dec 4, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
ACCRALAW acted as Philippine counsel to the joint lead managers (JLMs) for AEV International Pte. Ltd.’s (AEV Intl) issuance of USD400 Million unsecured Notes. The notes are unrated, have a fixed coupon rate of 4.2% payable semi-annually and are unconditionally and...
by marc | Dec 3, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
ACCRALAW Senior Associate Christopher Louie D. Ocampo was awarded as the Young Lawyer of the Year at the recently concluded 5th Annual Philippine Law Awards of the Asian Legal Business (ALB). He was chosen among fourteen (14) finalists who were shortlisted after a...
by marc | Dec 3, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
During the Asian Legal Business Philippine Law Awards held online on 20 November 2020, ACCRALAW was awarded the Arbitration Law Firm of the Year. The Firm’s dispute resolution practice includes alternative modes of dispute resolution, including arbitration. The Firm...
by marc | Dec 3, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
During the Asian Legal Business’ Philippine Law Awards, ACCRALAW was awarded the Tax and Trusts Law Firm for the Year for 2020. ACCRALAW’s tax advisory and litigation practice is steadily growing. The Firm’s tax lawyers are known for providing practical solutions to...
by marc | Dec 2, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
The Asian Legal Business (ALB) recognizes the top tier law firms and in-house teams in different jurisdictions. Last 20 November 2020, the ALB held the Philippine Law Awards and among the awards given to ACCRALAW is the Litigation Law Firm of the Year. With the...
by marc | Dec 1, 2020 | Amicus Curiae, Publications
With the Philippine economy battling a raging pandemic, there is a great imperative to help business entities weather the crisis by easing the process of doing business. Cognizant of this, the Anti Red Tape Authority (ARTA) issued Memorandum Circular No. 6 Series of...
by marc | Dec 1, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
The In-House Community eCongress Philippines was successfully held on 18, 24 and 25 November 2020. It is the In-House Community’s 7th annual forum in the Philippines. ACCRALAW co-hosted this online forum and it was attended by in-house lawyers and compliance...
by marc | Dec 1, 2020 | 2020, News & Updates
Upon the invitation of the University of the Philippines (UP) College of Engineering, ACCRALAW Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad and Partner Chrysilla Carissa P. Bautista joined the panel on “Forensic Engineering and Litigation”. Ms. Prodigalidad and Ms....
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