ACCRALAW remains the Philippine law firm with the highest number of A-List lawyers recognized by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) in its annual research to identify the country’s best. ABLJ is a premier legal media publication that provides news analysis and intelligence, rankings, and regulatory insights on business law across the Asia-Pacific region.
This year, eleven (11) of the Firm’s top brass were recognized as among the Legal Icons and A-Listers, by ABLJ.
Among the Top 100 A-List, defined by ABLJ as the current “star performers” setting the highest standards in quality, innovation, and the ability to handle complex matters, are the following:
- Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, Managing Partner and Senior Partner (2018-2026 Top 100)
- Leland R. Villadolid Jr., Co-managing Partner and Senior Partner (2024-2026 Top 100)
- Oliver L. Pantaleon, Senior Partner (2024-2026 Top 100)
- Judy Hao, Senior Partner (2020-2026 Top 100)
- Arnold M. Corporal, Senior Partner (2024-2026 Top 100)
ACCRALAW’s Founding Partner, Senior Counsels, Senior Partner, and Of-Counsels, likewise continue to be acknowledged as Legal Icons, regarded as “titans” and “luminaries” of the Philippines’ legal profession:
- Avelino V. Cruz, Founding Partner (2018-2024 Top 100; 2025-2026 Legal Icon)
- Franklin M. Drilon, Senior Counsel (2024 Top 100; 2025-2026 Legal Icon)
- Victor P. Lazatin, Senior Legal Counsel (2018-24 Top 100 ; 2025-2026 Legal Icon)
- Alex Ferdinand S. Fider, Senior Partner (2018-2025 Top 100 ; 2026 Legal Icon)
- Eusebio V. Tan, Of Counsel (2018-2024 Top 100 ; 2025-2026 Legal Icon)
- Emerico O. De Guzman, Of Counsel (2018-2022, 2024 Top 100 ; 2025-2026 Legal Icon)
ACCRALAW’s continued distinction on the A-List underscores the Firm’s industry leadership and its dedication to serving its clients with excellence across multiple practice areas.