Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw)’s group is well regarded for its ‘excellent handling of dispute resolution cases’. The practice has extensive expertise handling the variety of high-value litigious cases, including defending companies in multi-claimant disputes against consumers, recovery of property cases and matters concerning banking and finance, the outcome of which could impact banking practices in the Philippines. Oliver L. Pantaleon ‘obtains outstanding results’ and leads the team alongside Patricia Tysmans-Clemente and Jose Martin R. Tensuan. Other key contacts in the group include Victor P. Lazatin, Arnold Corporal and George S.D. Aquino.

The practice at Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has a strong reputation for its capabilities in handling commercial litigation matters of significant value and high-stakes for its client roster. The team, noted for its ‘meticulous approach to crafting compelling pleadings’, is noted for its administrative, regulatory and tax litigation expertise and is well-placed to handle such cases at Supreme Court and Court of Appeal level. Commercial and construction arbitration mandates are another key area of specialism for the group. Rodel Cruz has expertise in commercial litigation and infrastructure projects in particular. The ‘exceptionally practical and sharp’ Victor Emmanuel M. Pangilinan stands out, as does Miguel Silos and Simeon Marcelo, who harnesses experience in handling high-profile disputes of various natures. Civil, criminal and tax expert John Jerico L. Balisnomo oversees the practice.

Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)’s group is well placed to represent its portfolio of clients, which features well-known domestic and international names, in the plethora of complex disputes across the array of industry sectors. Examples of the team’s caseload includes its defending a banking client in a failure to meet contractual obligations, and handling a high-stakes infrastructure dispute, the outcome of which has the potential to change the Philippines’ rail system. Ben Dominic R. Yap and Jesus Paolo U. Protacio co-head the practice; Yap has particular expertise handling energy, construction and infrastructure-related disputes, while Protacio’s broad range of specialisms includes handling product liability, malpractice and environmental disputes. Vladi Miguel Lazaro is experienced handling civil and commercial litigation at various court levels.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad’s practice is well-known for its abilities litigating for its roster of clients in matters ranging from contract violations to white-collar crime cases, to civil conflicts. Property developers and banks feature in the team’s client list, and it acts for said clients frequently in land ownership and possession matters, amongst others. Commercial arbitration also forms a significant portion of the team’s workload, namely insolvency and rehabilitation-related matters. At the team’s helm sit Eduardo Martinez, who harnesses experience representing clients in complex civil, criminal and commercial disputes, and Shirley F. Alinea, who has expertise in debt restructuring, arbitration and ADR. Kristine R. Bongcaron is another key contact in the group.

The practice at Quisumbing Torres is well equipped to handle the range of high-value and high-stakes disputes, often in cross-jurisdictional contexts. It is helmed by Eliseo Zuñiga, Jr., who is noted for her ‘years of experience dealing with diverse issues and clients’ alongside Donemark Calimon. Key practitioner Ramon Quisumbing has a focus on ADR and international arbitration cases. Healthcare, construction and compliance disputes, as well as criminal litigation are all areas of experience of Michael Macapagal. Dranyl Jared Amoroso has a focus on criminal litigation and arbitration. Marvin Masangkay is equipped to handle ADR matters and has particular expertise in aviation, being a member of the firm’s industrial, manufacturing and transport group.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan has noteworthy experience litigating for both foreign and domestic clients at all levels of court. The firm has a strong commercial specialism, evident in its disputes practice. The industry sectors the team’s high-value workload spans includes banking, pharma, infrastructure and construction. Ricardo Ma. P.G. Ongkiko heads up the collective and assists with the range of litigation and arbitration cases, from contract disputes, to corporate restructuring, to insurance cases. Key practitioners include Carlos Lopez, who has experience in representing clients at the highest court levels, John Regalado, who is noted for his ability to ‘think out of the box’, and Ma. Patricia Paz-Jacoba, who specialises in complex commercial disputes.

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)’s ‘best in class’ team is well regarded for its experience assisting its plethora of clients on the array of disputes, and is helmed by Raquel Wealth Taguian. The group handles high-stakes matters of multi-millions in value, ranging from those involving money laundering, to the seizing of companies, to sale and purchase disputes. Alejandro Alfonso Navarro harnesses expertise defending high-profile names in criminal aspects of corporate and commercial issues; Augusto San Pedro’s specialisms include representing clients in product liability, insurance and competition-related disputes, amongst others; and Joseph Anthony Lopez harnesses broad ranging experience. The ‘exceptional’ Thea Daep is also noteworthy.

Tolosa Javier Lim & Chua Law Firm houses a team which is well placed to handle the broad range of complex disputes. Its workload includes defending its clientele in disputes regarding issues ranging from defrauding to insurance. A prominent portion of the team’s workload is formed of consistently high-value property-related work and includes disputes of land possession, purchase issues and various aspects of sales. Its client portfolio features well-known names. Benjamin Tolosa oversees the practice and heads many of its most prominent matters. Also of note is ‘subject matter expert’ Filemon Ray Javier.

The group at De Guzman San Diego Mejia & Hernandez has a broad ranging expertise. A prominent portion of its client roster is formed of insurance companies whom the team is adept at defending with the variety of issues; it is considered the ‘go-to law firm’ for said clients. At the team’s helm are Nestor Mejia and Michael Mejia, as well as Rodolfo San Diego and Jose Emmanuel Hernandez, both of whom are noted as ‘superb’ by clients.

Gruba Caganda Advincula Melo & de la Fuente's practice is co-led by litigation specialist Jorge Alfonso Melo and Steven Michael De Guzman. The team is well equipped to handle a variety of cases of significant value, examples being its Supreme Court matters regarding tax, and capabilities handling disputes involving banking, insolvency and contractual issues, amongst others.

Disini & Disini Law Office is noted by clients as being ‘uncompromising on legal matters’. IT specialist JJ Disini has experience representing clients in disputes relating to telecoms and tech, amongst other areas. Disini heads up the offering alongside Juor Buted. Kristofer Abe Pojas is described as ‘spot-on’ with his handling of cases.

Enrique V. Dela Cruz, Jr. is at the head of Divina Law's arbitration practice, which handles high-value matters relating to the range of industry sectors, including construction, energy and hospitality and tourism. The team was bolstered by the arrival of Mary Jude Cantorias-Marvel who joined the practice in February 2024 and harnesses expertise in litigation and arbitration.

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law)’s team is well regarded for its ‘exceptional blend of deep expertise’. Its workload spans sectors, and includes drafting letters of demand and negotiation for its clientele in various disputes. Michael Marlowe Uy harnesses ‘strategic foresight and meticulous attention-to-detail’ and is at the helm of the practice.

The group at Sarmiento Loriega Law Firm is led by Julito R. Sarmiento,  who has particular expertise in corporate work and special projects. Sarmiento leads the practice alongside Jose A. Linsangan, who is experienced in litigation, arbitration and ADR, as well as Bryan A. San Juan and Recolito Ferdinand N. Cantre.

Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) houses a team well placed to assist its roster of clients on a range of cases, including defending fraud investigations, falsifications, violations and malversations. The team is helmed by Daniel C. Subido, Ma. Joycelyn L. Guirnalda, Joseph Joel Castillo, Maria Patricia L. Alvarez and Mary Christine Charisse G. Catre.