by marc | Oct 4, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
George S.D. Aquino, Partner of the Firm’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department, recently recorded his Pre-bar Lectures on Criminal Procedure for the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law (Ateneo Law) Online Bar Review Program. The lecture was made...
by marc | Oct 2, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW offers an apprenticeship program to top and promising law students from leading law schools. In 2021, ACCRALAW opened its doors to 28 law students from the University of the Philippines College of Law and the Ateneo de Manila University School of Law. During...
by marc | Oct 1, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The leading publication, asialaw, recently announced the 2021 rankings of law firms in the Southeast Asian Region. For the Philippines, ACCRALAW was recognized as Philippines Firm of the Year. asialaw produces “comprehensive news, information and rankings analysis of...
by marc | Sep 28, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Christopher Louie D. Ocampo, Senior Associate at ACCRALAW, delivered a lecture on Competition Law to ACCRALAW lawyers as part of their Mandatory Continuing Legal Education (MCLE). Mr. Ocampo started his lecture with a brief background on the general concepts of...
by marc | Sep 24, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW offers a formal training program for its young lawyers. The Quality Circle, the committee tasked to implement the Firm’s training program, organizes monthly seminars on different topics of interest. Last 21 September 2021, Partner Eric R. Recalde lectured on...
by marc | Sep 16, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Asia Business Law Journal published The A List, which is its list of the Philippines’ Top 100 Lawyers. Included in this list are the following ACCRALAW lawyers: Avelino V. Cruz Emerico O. De Guzman Alex Ferdinand S. Fider Judy Hao Victor P. Lazatin Francisco Ed....
by marc | Sep 13, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
To date, ACCRALAW has hired 45 associates who are scheduled to join the Firm after they take the 2020/2021 Bar Examinations. The Firm’s Managing Partner, Emerico O. De Guzman, Co-Managing Partner, Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, and Hiring Partner, Ana Teresa Lourdes...
by marc | Sep 9, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of Chambers Global Practice Guide on Employment Law. Emerico O. De Guzman, Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos, Joy Anne C. Leong-Pambid, and Gilyen Ezra Marie L. Li wrote the chapter. They discussed the important changes in...
by marc | Aug 9, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW mourns the untimely demise of Jefferson M. Marquez, Senior Partner of ACCRALAW and Resident Partner of the Firm’s Cebu Branch. Jeff was a leading labor and employment law practitioner and commended by the different business organizations in Cebu such as the...
by marc | Jul 9, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Benchmark Asia-Pacific recognized ACCRALAW Senior Partner and Co-Managing Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad among its Top 100 Women in Litigation for 2021. This recognition is given to top women litigators who have participated in “some of the most impactful...
by marc | Jul 8, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW Partner and Head of the Tax Department Eric R. Recalde recently authored an article on prescriptive periods under the National Internal Revenue Code of the Philippines, various fraud penalties, and the concept of false returns. His article, entitled A Case of...
by marc | Jul 7, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s trademark and patent law practice gain another recognition from IP STARS. ACCRALAW has been ranked as a Tier 1 Firm for Trade Mark and Patent for 2021. IP Stars, a legal publication, also recognized ACCRALAW Senior Partner Alex Ferdinand S. Fider as a Trade...
by marc | Jun 22, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Asian Legal Business (ALB) recognized ACCRALAW Partners Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos and Erwin Jay V. Filio among the Philippines’ Client Choice Lawyers for 2021. The recognition was given to “top lawyers in the country when it comes to client service.” ALB sought...
by marc | Jun 3, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
In the latest issue of Lawyer Monthly magazine, ACCRALAW Partner Jose Eduardo T. Genilo wrote about the findings of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in its recent Technology Trends 2021 report. The WIPO found significant growth in assistive...
by marc | Jun 1, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Teodoro D. Regala, Sr., one of the five founders of ACCRALAW, was known to bring that high-octane energy to meetings or to just about any gathering. He is passionate about law and trivia, which speaks volumes of his many interests. Ted, or Teddy as he is known to...
by marc | May 18, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific has recently released its rankings for 2021. The legal publication described ACCRALAW as a “market leader with capability in handling a vast range of complex and high-value disputes”, with a “strong track record acting on high-profile...
by marc | May 13, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
We pay tribute to Senator Edgardo J. Angara, one of the founders of our Firm, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW). He died on 13 May 2018. Ed, to his friends, or SEJA as he was fondly called in the Senate, is best remembered for being a...
by marc | May 3, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW contributed the Philippine chapter of The Legal 500’s Comparative Guide on Public Procurement. The team, composed of Partner Melissa G. Velarde, Senior Associate Maria Angeline L. Tayag, and Associates Michael Ryan Natividad and Zyra Frances P. Aquilizan,...
by marc | Apr 23, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW was recognized as a leading law firm by the In-House Community. In the recently concluded In-House Community Firms of the Year Awards for 2021, the Firm was recognized as a leading law firm in the following eight (8) practice areas: Alternative Investment...
by marc | Apr 16, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Asian Legal Business (ALB) recognized ACCRALAW Partner and Head of the Labor and Employment Department, Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos, as one of Asia’s Super 50 Disputes Lawyers. ALB selected based on client recommendations. Mr. Valdecantos specializes on...
by marc | Apr 15, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Asian Legal Business (ALB) recognized ACCRALAW as Asia’s Employer of Choice for 2021. The ALB recognized several firms in Asia who “ensure the safety of their employees” while “maintaining topnotch standards of client service”. When asked how the Firm kept its...
by marc | Mar 29, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW Of Counsel Aleli Angela G. Quirino and Senior Partner Alex Ferdinand S. Fider were recognized by Asia IP as IP Experts for 2021. Ms. Quirino specializes in intellectual property, licensing and franchising, trademarks, copyrights, and patents. She has written...
by marc | Mar 16, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW topped the World Trademark Review (WTR) 1000’s rankings of trademark lawyers in the Philippines. WTR 1000 observed that the Firm “boasts some of the most experienced practitioners in jurisdiction”. The Firm’s Intellectual Property Department serves many...
by marc | Mar 9, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW recently announced the promotion of nine (9) Associates to Senior Associates. They are Kate Aubrey G. Hojilla, Aileen Charisse P. Cruz, Leia Clarissa Veronica R. Veracruz, Gilyen Ezra Marie L. Li, Paulo N. Rabanal, Mara Kristina O. Recto, Paula P. Plaza,...
by marc | Mar 8, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW recently announced the admission to the partnership of Jessa G. Wong-Cantano. Ms. Wong-Cantano obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science in 2003 from Ateneo De Davao University. She obtained her Bachelor of Laws from the same university in 2008. She...
by marc | Feb 26, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s Of Counsel Eusebio V. Tan participated at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines’ (CanCham) Business Briefing on the CREATE Bill. CREATE is the acronym for the bill entitled “Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises”. The seminar...
by marc | Feb 26, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s Clarence Darrow C. Valdecantos has been recognized as a leading practitioner by different publications. As noted by Global Law Experts, Mr. Valdecantos has been described as having “the necessary skills to assist with labor, employment and IP affairs.” He...
by marc | Feb 24, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Firm was awarded the Labor and Employment of the Year by Global Law Experts. Global Law Experts is a leading guide and tool to help business find legal professionals globally encompassing over 50 practice areas. ACCRALAW’s labor and employment practice group is...
by marc | Feb 23, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s Senior Partners Emerico O. De Guzman and Leland R. Villadolid, Jr. are among the selected experts in the fields of Labor and Employment and Cybersecurity, respectively by Global Law Experts. Global Law Experts is a leading guide and tool to help business...
by marc | Feb 11, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s Intellectual Property Department consistently leads the rankings of different publications. On 2 February 2021, Asia IP announced that ACCRALAW is the top firm for Trademarks in the Philippines. In arriving at its rankings for the Philippines and other...
by marc | Feb 10, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
In its Philippines Law Firm Awards for 2020, the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recognized ACCRALAW as a leading law firm for the practice area of Capital Markets. ACCRALAW regularly represents clients in various international public offerings of equity and debt...
by marc | Feb 9, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
In its recently concluded Philippines Law Firm Awards, the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recognized ACCRALAW in the specialized filed of Data Compliance for 2020. ACCRALAW advises clients on compliance with the Data Privacy Act, its Implementing Rules and...
by marc | Feb 8, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recognized ACCRALAW as a top firm in the field of Insurance in its recently concluded Philippines Law Firm Awards for 2020. ACCRALAW regularly represents both local and international insurance companies in actions involving claims on...
by marc | Feb 5, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) recognized ACCRALAW’s aviation practice in the Philippines Law Firm Awards for 2020. ACCRALAW is highly adept in resolving issues on aircraft trading, financing and leasing, mergers and acquisitions, tax credit, and other tax and...
by marc | Feb 5, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW’s antitrust and competition practice was recognized by the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) in its Philippines Law Firm Awards for 2020. ACCRALAW assists clients in ensuring compliance with the Philippine Competition Act and the various issuances of the...
by marc | Feb 4, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW was recognized as a leading law firm in the practice area of Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution by Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) during the recently-concluded Philippines Law Firm Awards for 2020. The Firm has been steadfast in providing...
by marc | Feb 3, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
ACCRALAW has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year by the Asia Business Law Journal (ABLJ) for 2020. ABLJ recognizes law firms who “do not just offer the most reliable legal counsel, but those that go beyond and understand the needs of their clients”. In the face of...
by marc | Jan 29, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The 2021 International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Arbitration Rules National Launch was held virtually last 27 January 2021. The event was organized by ICC Philippines. Significant revisions to the ICC Arbitration Rules were discussed. An overview was given by ICC...
by marc | Jan 28, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
In its Asia-Pacific rankings for 2021, ACCRALAW was recognized as a Top-Tier Firm for the practice area of Banking and Finance. The Firm acts as counsel for multiple domestic and international banks and advises them on the relevant banking regulations in the...
by marc | Jan 27, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific recognized ACCRALAW as a Top-Tier Firm for Immigration in its 2021 Editorial. ACCRALAW offers outstanding expertise in handling diverse, complex, and multifaceted legal problems concerning immigration. The Firm’s immigration specialists...
by marc | Jan 25, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
Effective 1 January 2021 this year, Francisco Ed. Lim who retired as Senior Partner, assumed the role of Senior Legal Counsel in the Firm. Mr. Lim has contributed to the Firm’s growth in different practice areas, such as Capital Markets and Bankruptcy, Insolvency and...
by marc | Jan 24, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific ranked ACCRALAW as a Top-Tier Firm for Capital Markets for 2021. ACCRALAW regularly advises its clients on securities laws and regulation and keeps them abreast of the relevant requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the...
by marc | Jan 23, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
In its Asia-Pacific Rankings for 2021, The Legal 500 ranked ACCRALAW as a Top-Tier Firm for Corporate and M&A. ACCRALAW advises clients, whether sellers or buyers, in significant M&A deals. The Firm not only performs the due diligence work necessary, but also...
by marc | Jan 22, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
The Legal 500 Asia-Pacific recognized ACCRALAW as a Top-Tier Firm for Dispute Resolution in its 2021 Editorial. ACCRALAW has a consistent and outstanding track record in handling high-value and complex disputes. The Firm has successfully represented clients in...
by marc | Jan 21, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
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...
by marc | Jan 15, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
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. The team was led by Partner Andre B. Navato, Jr. He was assisted by Senior Associate Shiree Amor P....
by marc | Jan 13, 2021 | 2021, News & Updates
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. Mr. De Guzman has been the Firm’s Managing Partner since 2014. He ably led the...
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