ACCRALAW once again distinguishes itself as the law firm with the highest number of lawyers recognized in the 2025 A-List: Philippines’ Top Lawyers, published by the Asia Business Law Journal (“ABLJ”).
Eleven esteemed members of the Firm were included in this year’s A-List. They are:
- Avelino V. Cruz, Founding Partner
- Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, Managing Partner and Senior Partner
- Leland R. Villadolid, Jr., Co-Managing Partner and Senior Partner
- Alex Ferdinand S. Fider, Senior Partner
- Oliver L. Pantaleon, Senior Partner
- Judy Hao, Senior Partner
- Arnold M. Corporal, Senior Partner
- Franklin M. Drilon, Senior Counsel
- Victor P. Lazatin, Senior Legal Counsel
- Eusebio V. Tan, Of Counsel
- Emerico O. De Guzman, Of Counsel
ABLJ conferred the distinction of Legal Icons upon Mr. Cruz, Mr. Drilon, Mr. Lazatin, Mr. Tan, and Mr. De Guzman, honoring them as “the titans” and “the luminaries of the Philippines’ legal profession”.
Meanwhile, Ms. Prodigalidad, Mr. Villadolid, Mr. Fider, Mr. Pantaleon, Ms. Hao, and Mr. Corporal were named A-List Lawyers, recognized as “currently the star performers of the Philippines’ legal profession”.
The A-List is the result of rigorous research conducted by ABLJ, based on nominations from in-house counsel across the Philippines and abroad, as well as Philippines-focused partners at international law firms.
ACCRALAW’s consistent presence at the top of the A-List reflects the Firm’s enduring commitment to legal excellence and its leadership across diverse practice areas.