Lawyers and advisers in the Philippines
The Corporate INTL directory lists 19 experts in the Philippines from 17 firms.
The most represented practice areas in the Philippines are Banking & Finance, Intellectual Property and Corporate, Commercial & M&A. Use the filters below to narrow by specialism or practice area, or search by name or firm.
Experts
Anthony B. Peralta
Anthony B. Peralta is a Senior Partner of Calleja Peralta Jimenez Law Office and Head of its Corporate Practice Group. He is also Corporate Secretary of Technikos Corporation, NextStage, Inc., Pulse Asia Research, Inc., Pulse Asia…
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Caesar Poblador
Caesar Poblador is an attorney at law. Prior to joining Federis & Associates Law Office, he worked with two other large firms performing primarily litigation work while supervising daily trademark filing and prosecution work. His…
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Cesar P Manalaysay
Cesar P Manalaysay is the Managing Partner and a General Partner at Siguion Reyna, Montecillo & Ongsiako. He joined the firm in 1975. Mr Manalaysay’s practice includes litigation, arbitration and corporate. He has 45 years’ experience in…
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Cornelio Abuda
Cornelio “Leo” Abuda is a founding partner of Abuda Asis & Associates. Leo has been cited by the IFLR 1000, Asia Pacific Legal 500 and Chambers Asia as a leading banking and finance practitioner in the Philippines. With over 20 years of…
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Editha R Hechanova
Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio (HBVAR) is a leading law firm based in Makati City, renowned for its comprehensive expertise in matters of IP. Established in 2006 by Editha R Hechanova, Rodinil D Bugay and Gladys C Vilchez, the…
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Elita Joy P Quicho
Elita Joy P Quicho is a Senior Partner at Siguion Reyna, Montecillo & Ongsiako. She is also concurrently the Partnership Secretary. She joined the firm in December 2008. Ms Quicho’s practice includes both commercial law and corporate…
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Jonathan P Serrano
Jonathan P Serrano is a Senior Partner at PunoLaw, and heads the Banking & Finance practice of the firm. His offering focuses on banking and financial institutions regulation, project and infrastructure finance, acquisition finance,…
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Kerwin K Tan
Tan Hassani & Counsels (TH Counsels) was founded by Kerwin K Tan, who, together with his partners, has a combined experience in advising clients for more than 30 years. TH Counsels possesses substantial experience and knowledge of the…
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Llewellyn L. Llanillo
Llewellyn L. Llanillo is one of Asia’s leading experts in intellectual property law and business law, and has been cited as such by Asialaw Profiles, Asia Leading Lawyers, Legal Media Group Guide to World’s Leading Trademark Law…
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Mary Rose V. Pascual
Mary Rose V. Pascual is one of SLB’s specialists in tax litigation and advocacy, corporate services, and human resources. She is the go-to expert when it comes to handling tax treaty relief applications for multinational clients and…
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Nilo T. Divina
DivinaLaw is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippines. We take pride in advocating and practicing dynamic lawyering - prompt, proactive and result-oriented. We offer depth and range in experience and resources and a professional,…
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Paulino C. Petralba
Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & SanJose counsels local and international clients in all aspects of Philippine law. The firm excels in advisory and implementation work, provides efficient, value-added legal service and assists multi-sectoral…
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How do I find a good lawyer or adviser in the Philippines?
Check that they are qualified or registered to practise in the Philippines, for example with the local bar association or professional body, and that they have handled matters like yours, including any cross-border element. Ask who will do the work, which languages they work in and how they charge before you instruct them. Each lawyer or adviser listed on this page has a profile with their firm, practice areas and contact details, so you can compare them before getting in touch.
How much does a lawyer cost in the Philippines?
Fees depend on the firm, the experience of the person advising you and how complex the matter is. Firms commonly charge by the hour, a fixed fee for a defined piece of work, or a combination of the two. Ask for a written estimate and the terms of engagement before any work starts.
Do I need a local lawyer or adviser in the Philippines if I am based abroad?
Matters governed by the law of the Philippines, or that involve its courts, registries or authorities, usually need an adviser qualified there. If you already have an adviser at home, they can often work alongside a local lawyer or adviser in the Philippines, which keeps the advice joined up on cross-border matters.
Can I find an English-speaking lawyer or adviser in the Philippines?
Many lawyers and advisers who work with international clients advise in English, but it is worth checking. Ask about working languages when you first get in touch, and whether documents can be provided in English as well as the local language.
Should I use a lawyer or an adviser?
Use a lawyer for legal advice, contracts and anything that may end up before a court or a regulator. Advisers such as accountants, tax advisers and consultants handle compliance, financial and business advice. Many matters need both, which is why Find an Expert lists both, under the Legal and Advisory specialisms.
How do I contact a lawyer or adviser in the Philippines through Corporate INTL?
Open any profile on this page to see the contact details the firm has provided, such as telephone, email and website. Every profile also has a "Contact via Corporate INTL" button if you would rather send your request through us.