Languages Spoken: English, Filipino, Spanish, French, Mandarin. Main Practice Areas Firm Profile ACCRALAW is a premier Philippine Institutional business law firm reputed worldwide for its sterling track record in the practice of law, its continuing responsiveness to client and industry needs, and for its innovative approach to providing its clientele timely, creative, and strategic legal solutions matched with cost-effective administration and expert handling of clients’ requirements. The Firm is known for its excellent handling of diverse, significant, and complex business projects and transactions for both local and multinational clients, and has been involved in landmark litigation cases. It enjoys a leadership position locally in most major practice areas. ACCRALAW has the distinct advantage of consistently being invited by the Philippine Congress, regulatory agencies, the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the Supreme Court of the Philippines – to assist in the drafting and/or review of landmark laws or issuances. The Firm has an impressive network of correspondent law firms and bar associations in the primary business centers of the world. Its strong presence locally, enhanced by its global experience and expertise, makes ACCRALAW truly distinct. Recognition and Awards (selected highlights) • An Asian-mena Counsel – In-House Community Most Responsive Firm of the Year, and Firm of the Year for: Anti-Trust/ Competition; Employment/Labor; Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Real Estate/ Construction; Telecommunications, Media & Technology in the Philippines. • Outstanding Firm – Asialaw Profiles: Corporate M&A, Dispute Resolution, Intellectual Property, Labour & Employment. • Band 1 – Chambers Asia Pacific: Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Employment, Intellectual Property. • Top-Tier Firm – Legal 500 Asia Pacific: Employment, Intellectual Property, Real Estate & Construction, Capital Markets, Dispute Resolution, Immigration, Law Firms in Cebu, Law Firms in Davao. • Tier 1 – IFLR1000: Capital Markets, Restructuring & Insolvency, Corporate and Special Projects Philippines – Lawyer International Global Awards; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year – Lawyer International Global Awards. • Tier 1 – Managing Intellectual Property: Copyright – Recommended Law Firm: ACCRALAW; Patent; Trademark Contentious; Trademark Filing and Prosecution Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW) ACCRALAW TOWER, 22-26/F, 2nd Avenue corner 30th Street Crescent Park West, Bonifacio Global City 1635 Taguig, Metro Manila, PHILIPPINES Tel: (632) 830 8000 Fax: (632) 403 7007; 403 7009 Email: [email protected] Website: www.accralaw.com Contact: Managing Partner, Atty. Emerico O. de Guzman Email: [email protected]; and Co-Managing Partner, Atty. Regina Padilla-Geraldez Email: [email protected] Number of Employees: Lawyers 154; Non-Legal Staff 156 Offices in Asia: Manila, Cebu City, Davao City Year Established: 1972 • Alternative Dispute Resolution/ Arbitration • Antitrust/Competition • Banking and Finance • Capital Markets / Securities • Construction & Real Estate • Corporate/M&A • Corporate Rehabilitation, Restructuring/Insolvency • Criminal Law • Cross Border Litigation • Data Privacy and Protection • Energy/Oil and Gas/Renewable Energy • Infrastructure • Immigration • Intellectual Property • Intra Corporate/Proxy Fights/ Corporate Take-Overs • IT/Telecommunications/Media • Labor and Employment • Litigation and Dispute Resolution • Outsourcing Arrangements • Private Equity • Project Finance • Government Contracts/Public Private Partnerships/Privatization Projects • Taxation