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The asialaw Rankings 2026 Edition ranked 15 ACCRALAW lawyers as leading practitioners in various areas of expertise. asialaw Rankings is a premier legal directory and intelligence guide that evaluates and ranks leading law firms and practitioners across the Asia-Pacific region.

ACCRALAW acted as counsel to Morgan Stanley & Co. International PLC, J.P. Morgan Securities PLC, and UBS AG Singapore Branch, Jefferies Singapore Limited, CLSA Limited, and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Singapore Branch, Maybank Securities Pte. Ltd., BPI Capital Corporation and BDO Capital & Investment Corporation, AB Capital & Investment Corporation and First Metro Investment Corporation, in the initial public offering (“IPO”) of Mynt, Inc. (“Mynt”). Mynt was listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange on 20 October 2026 and opened at ₱6.60 per share, implying an opening market capitalization of approximately ₱442 billion. Assuming full exercise of the overallotment option, the Offer would raise up to approximately ₱60.9 billion, making it the largest IPO in Philippine history.

​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.

ACCRALAW acted as counsel to Sole Arranger and Bookrunner, Market Maker and Trustee, Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc., in connection with the PHP6 billion 8.5-year Series 7 8.8000% Fixed Rate Notes issued by DoubleDragon Corporation (“DoubleDragon”).

ACCRALAW has been shortlisted in six (6) national categories at the upcoming Asia IP Awards, namely the Philippine Firm of the Year in Patent Prosecution, Patent Litigation, Copyright, Trademark Prosecution, Trademark Litigation, and Portfolio Management.

ACCRALAW advised and assisted  CVC,  a private equity company, on the sale of CVC Asia Pacific IV L.P.’s 40% equity stake (through Asia Seal Pte. Limited) in Fast Logistics Corporation (“Fast”).

ACCRALAW served as Philippine counsel to ALDI Süd Group (“ALDI”) in  its acquisition of an aggregate minority equity stake in  DALI Everyday Grocery (“DALI”). The acquisition was accomplished through a combination of purchase of shares from existing shareholders and subscription of shares in DALI Discount AG. ACCRALAW collaborated with global law firm DLA Piper in the transaction.

Imagine an AI system that, entirely on its own, invents a long-sought medicine that cures cancer. No human contributed to its creative process. Should the law allow such an invention to be patented? This is Part 2 of a series exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping intellectual property law.

In the article, Ms. Culala examined the gender-based distinctions in the Philippine legal framework governing foreign spouses of Filipino citizens. She discussed the different pathways respectively available to foreign women and foreign men seeking Philippine citizenship by reason of marriage, as well as the requirements and procedures applicable to each. She also outlined the alternative immigration options available to foreign male spouses who do not qualify for citizenship through marriage.

On 4 September 2026, ACCRALAW Davao Branch held its Legal Forum for clients at the SEDA Abreeza Hotel in Davao City. This year’s Forum also marked the 30th anniversary since the opening of ACCRALAW Davao Branch, affirming the Firm’s long-established reputation of providing excellent legal service to its clients in the Philippines, including Mindanao.