Some of the legal services and areas for which Picazo Law is best known are: International firms are particularly active in capital and bond markets, with Milbank and Latham & Watkins LLP leading the way in these areas. Renowned national law firms such as Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) and SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan cover other key practice areas such as TMT and IP and are often visited by large multinationals as local advisors. As a member of the Baker Mckenzie network, Quisumbing Torres is particularly strong in most regions. Martinez Vergara Gonzalez & Serrano joined Drew Network Asia, an alliance of Southeast Asia-based law firms, including Drew & Napier LLC, Makarim & Taira S. and Shearn Delamore & Co., in October 2021. Joel Angelo Cruz, Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Petron Corporation, said, „As one of the most prestigious and established law firms in the Philippines, ACCRALAW`s work is impressive. The firm`s lawyers are so knowledgeable about their clients` affairs that they can provide competent and competent advice on legal matters. The firm has been at the forefront of adopting technology to constantly improve its services, and technology has been a real turning point for businesses over the past two years since the pandemic forced lawyers to work from home. ACCRALAW is one of the most well-known and recognized law firms in the Philippines. With 177 lawyers, including 44 partners, the firm has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country in nearly half a century of existence.

It was founded in 1987 and is one of the most respected companies in the country. It is also one of the largest, with 32 partners, three special advisors and 14 partners and senior associates. Avenida & Diaz Law Office is one of the most prestigious immigration law firms in the country and an accredited partner of the Philippine Bureau of Immigration. The company has two decades of experience in applying for visas and work permits, making it an important partner for multinational companies entering the Philippine market. Avenida & Diaz Law Office was previously known as Fernando Lagman & Avenida Law Offices. Unlike the other firms on this list, this firm has a narrower vision and specializes primarily in two areas: Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia is the youngest of the four firms to win the Best Law Firm award. Cruz Marcelo was founded in 2013 and quickly became a world-class company in the country. Tanada of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines praises the firm`s aviation practice: „In my opinion, Ocampo Manalo is the outstanding aviation law firm in the Philippines,“ he says. Their expensive customer base, their links to industry and regulators at home and abroad, and their institutional knowledge gained from decades of experience in the field, ensure that their current and potential clients that their aviation-related concerns are addressed in the best possible and comprehensive manner. „At Romulo, we take a unique collaborative approach to every challenge. Our collegial work style, reinforced by relationships with leading law firms around the world, provides effective solutions to our clients. A voting form was posted on our website and thousands of in-house lawyers, lawyers from international law firms and other Filipino professionals were invited to vote.

At the same time, Filipino law firms were invited to submit contributions in support of their nomination for the awards. These submissions, combined with research by the Asia Business Law Journal editorial team, played a supporting role in the evaluation process. Picazo Law is one of the best law firms for companies looking to meet the myriad requirements of the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSG), SEC and other government agencies. The company`s many illustrious clients include several publicly traded and unlisted companies that are on the list of the top 1,000 companies in the Philippines.