News & Updates

ACCRALAW acted as legal counsel to Bank of the Philippine Islands (“BPI”), one of the country’s largest banks, in connection with its merger with Robinsons Bank Corporation (“RBank”), with BPI as the surviving bank.

Chambers Asia-Pacific has again recognized ACCRALAW as a leading law firm in various practice areas for 2024. The Firm was ranked as a Band 1 firm in the practice areas of Dispute Resolution, Employment, and Intellectual Property.

On 6 December 2023, the Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) marked its 120th year of being the cornerstone of business innovation and development in Cebu with a Gala Night. The Gala Night was held at the Nustar Convention Center in Kawit Island, Cebu City.

As part of its Christmas celebrations as well as its corporate social responsibility initiatives, ACCRALAW hosted a Christmas outreach program last 28 December 2023 at the Masaya Home of Virlanie Foundation, Inc. in Makati City.

ACCRALAW proudly congratulates the following associates who successfully hurdled the 2023 Bar Examinations held last 17, 20, and 24 September 2023.

ACCRALAW Partner Antonio Eduardo S. Nachura, Jr. was among the examiners appointed for the Political and Public International Law core subject. He was joined by Atty. Juanito B. Arcilla, Dean Sedfrey M. Candelaria, and Prof. Ranulfo G. Mendoza, consistent with the Supreme Court’s multiple examiner policy.

On 25 November 2023, ACCRALAW Partner Eric R. Recalde participated in the technical sessions of the 78th Annual National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (“PICPA”) held in Sorsogon City.

ACCRALAW Partner Louie John D. Lood and Senior Associate Shiela Vae A. Hoylar-Gascon lectured on labor law updates last 24 November 2023 at the People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) Cebu Chapter 6th General Membership Meeting.

ACCRALAW Senior Partner Alex Ferdinand S. Fider has been recognized by IAM in its Global Leaders 2024 awards.