ACCRALAW has maintained its Legal 500 Tier 1 rank for six consecutive years (2021–2026) in the following practice areas: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate/M&A, and Dispute Resolution.
Additionally, the firm has held a Tier 1 ranking for five straight years (2022–2026) for its Tax and Labor & Employment practice areas (the latter of which includes Immigration for 2025 and 2026). Its Intellectual Property and Real Estate & Construction practice areas are ranked in Tier 2.
Beyond the firm-wide recognition, the following lawyers achieved top individual rankings for 2026:
Hall of Fame
- Victor P. Lazatin (Dispute Resolution)
- Emerico O. De Guzman (Labor and Employment – including Immigration)
Leading Partners
- Alex Ferdinand S. Fider (Intellectual Property)
- Judy Hao (Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A)
- Andre B. Navato, Jr. (Banking and Finance)
- Arnold M. Corporal (Dispute Resolution)
- Joy Anne C. Leong-Pambid (Labor and Employment – including Immigration)
Leading Partners
- Patricia Tysmans-Clemente (Dispute Resolution)
- Maria Khristina Z. Garcia-Angel (Labor and Employment – including Immigration)
- Everlene O. Lee (Capital Markets; Corporate and M&A)
Leading Associates
- Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo (Labor and Employment – including Immigration)
- James Patrick O. Alojado (Corporate and M&A)
- Dan Bernard S. Sabilala (Capital Markets)
- Fatima Faye E. Cordova (Tax)
- Napoleon L. Gonzales III (Labor and Employment – including Immigration)
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