The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific has released its rankings for 2021. It has recognized ACCRALAW as a top-tier firm in nine (9) practice areas for 2021, namely: Banking and Finance, Capital Markets, Corporate and M&A, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, Real Estate and Construction, and Tax.
ACCRALAW is a Legal 500 Asia-Pacific Top Tier Firm for 2021 Read More »
In a recent survey conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), about 1.4 million Filipinos are working as domestic workers or “kasambahay.” They consist of about 3.2% of the labor force in the Philippines as of October 2020. The kasambahay is often considered an essential member in many households across the country. But despite their important role, however, their benefits under the law are often disregarded.
New DOLE Guidelines for Additional Protection of Kasambahay Read More »
ACCRALAW is pleased to have acted as Philippine counsel to private equity company CVC Capital Partners in connection with its investment in the Fast Logistics Group.
ACCRALAW Represents CVC Capital’s Expansion to Logistics Read More »
ACCRALAW proudly announces the re-election of Senior Partner Emerico O. De Guzman as its Managing Partner and election of Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad as Co-Managing Partner.
Emerico O. De Guzman and Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad Lead the Firm Read More »
As we begin a new year, most corporations would have to go through the usual process of electing their directors or trustees and officers. Previously, meetings were mostly in-person, but such proved to be difficult, if not unsafe, given the pandemic and the prohibition of large in-person gatherings that came with it.
Corporate Meetings Made More Convenient Through Remote Communication or in Absentia Read More »
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 criminal law and an overview of the rules on criminal procedure.
Fundamentals of Criminal Procedure Read More »
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 to learn and understand the impact of these special laws on the capital markets.
REIT Law and Other Laws Read More »
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. This holiday season, Shopee, an e-commerce platform, reported that its “12.12” Christmas sale broke records with around 12 million products sold in the first 24 minutes of the sale.
The Proposed Internet Transactions Act and the Uncertainties in Online Retail Read More »
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’s Rankings by Chambers Asia-Pacific 2021 Read More »
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 issue on the security of one’s tenure becomes more relevant.
House Bill No. 7036: Another attempt to end ENDO Read More »
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