News & Updates

ACCRALAW has re-elected Senior Partners Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad and Leland R. Villadolid, Jr. as Managing Partner and Co-Managing Partner, respectively, reaffirming their mandate to lead the Firm through 2026.

ACCRALAW proudly announces the admission to the Partnership of Celerina Rose D. Fajardo-Nacin, Franchesca Abigail C. Gesmundo, Shiree Amor P. Roma, James Patrick O. Alojado, Charlemagne Rae P. Chavez, Felice Suzanne D. Soria, and Dan Bernard S. Sabilala.

ACCRALAW has announced the promotions to Senior Partner of Neptali B. Salvanera, Victor N. De Leon, and Patricia Tysmans-Clemente in recognition of their leadership and significant contributions to the Firm.

ACCRALAW promoted 15 lawyers to the rank of Senior Associate in recognition of their performance and contributions to the Firm. They are Malcolm Joshua C. Cruz, Mary Cherwyn L. Castro, Ysabelle Rei P. Miranda, Mark Ernest E. Mandap, Kristine Bernadette F. Soriano, Mary Clarence Angela T. Protacio, Antonio Ramon L. Castillo, April Jane S. Sillada, Christianna Manami Y. Salud, Megan B. Marcos, Aloysius Francis M. Bresnan, Iris Gizelle S. Agus, Keano M. Flores, Jaims Gabriel L. Orencia, and Jason Don S. Dizon.

The San Beda University Alumni Association (SBUAA) recognized ACCRALAW Partner Antonio Eduardo S. Nachura, Jr. as a 2026 Distinguished Bedan in the field of Law (Private Practice). This prestigious award was presented during the San Beda 25th Annual Red and White Ball, held on March 1, 2026, at the Manila Hotel. Mr. Nachura is a

ACCRALAW Managing Partner and Senior Partner Patricia-Ann T. Prodigalidad, Senior Partner Jose Martin R. Tensuan, Partners Patricia L. Tysmans-Clemente, Everlene O. Lee, and Aylward M. Consulta, and Of Counsel Emerico O. De Guzman will attend the Inter-Pacific Bar Association (IPBA) Annual Conference 2026 at the Pullman New Delhi Aerocity in New Delhi, India from February 25 to 28.

ACCRALAW acted as counsel to the Sole Arranger and Bookrunner, Market Maker and Trustee, Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc., in connection with the ₱2.359 billion 5-year Series 3B 9.5307% Fixed Rate Notes issued by DoubleDragon Corporation (“DoubleDragon”).

ACCRALAW continues its streak as a Band-ranked firm for Banking & Finance and Corporate/M&A in the Chambers Global Guide 2026. Notably, the Firm’s Banking & Finance: Capital Markets practice has maintained its Spotlight ranking from 2024 through 2026.

12 January 2026 — ACCRALAW has been recognized as Law Firm of the Year for the third consecutive year by the pan-Asian legal publication Asia Business Law Journal (“ABLJ”) in its 2025 Philippines Law Firm Awards.

ACCRALAW Senior Partner Jose Martin R. Tensuan was named Leading ADR Attorney of the Year at the recently concluded Bespoke Global Litigation and Arbitration Summit 2026 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.