Awards and Citations

ACCRALAW is cited in foreign legal publications as the leading Philippine law firm in various practice areas, among them: 

“The market for premium transactional work continues to be dominated by the three largest firms in the country: Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW); Sycip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan (both numbering over 100 lawyers) and Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc & De Los Angeles”

• CORPORATE/M & A CATEGORY

ACCRALAW is cited as the “Leading Firm”, with Senior Partners. Tadeo Hilado and Aleli Angela G. Quirino, cited as “Recommended Individuals”.

ASIA PACIFIC LEGAL 500 2008/2009

• CORPORATE AND M & A
  

“Senior Partners, Tadeo Hilado and Eusebio V. Tan, and Founding Partner, Teodoro D. Regala are cited as leading individuals.

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is described as “excellent – a one-stop-shop with all specialized fields under one roof. The group’s enviable client portfolio includes Del Monte, Philips and Dell. Tadeo Hilado is the key contact among 100 lawyers covering corporate corporate, property, labor litigation, tax and immigration ”

• CAPITAL MARKETS
  

“Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) regularly handles capital markets transactions and has significant experience advising on capital market related litigation. The firm is recognized for its in-depth knowledge of regulatory issues.”

• REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
  

“Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is experienced at handling transactional and contentious property matters, having historically advised clients such as Procter & Gamble on property  dispositions and transfers. The team, which includes Avelino Cruz, made up part of the working group that prepared the proposed law governing real estate investment companies.”

• PROJECTS AND ENERGY
  

“Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is recommended for projects work.”

• TMT
  

“Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) has historically advised clients such as Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, and Manila Standard. The firm has a good reputation for advising telecoms clients in M & A transactions. Teresita Herbosa is highly recommended.”

CHAMBERS ASIA 2009

• CORPORATE/COMMERCIAL
  

“This firm…. maintains a thriving and robust corporate and commercial practice. Its expertise extends to areas as diverse as debt paper trading, tax and projects, and an impressive client list features The Philippines National bank, CITIC UAA group and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation. Clients point to the responsive, professional and diligent service as reasons for engaging the firm. Harvard – educated founding partner Teodoro Regala is lauded by clients for his professional service and flawless communication. Co-founder Avelino Cruz honed his legal skills as a criminal lawyer. Now in corporate practice, his areas of expertise include foreign investment… and remains a universally recognized name in the country’s legal community. Eusebio Tan is a skilled generalist with proficiency in corporate and capital markets matters, as well as in leasing and construction. Tadeo Hilado leads the firm’s corporate and special projects practice. Clients cite that he provides highly in-depth analysis and goes beyond the obvious.”

• REAL ESTATE
  

Cited as Leading Firm, ACCRALAW’s “Leading Individual” in the category of “Senior Statesmen” is Avelino Cruz.

“This impressive outfit is a popular choice among land developers and corporates for a range of real estate matters. Its dispute resolution prowess gives it a particular edge when dealing with construction disputes. The firm acted for a host of impressive clients operating in this sector over the past year, including ASB Realty and Atlanta Land. Manila-based senior partner Avelino Cruz is the firm’s main contact and an impressive, active force in Philippine real estate work.”

• TAX
  

“ACCRALAW houses an extremely capable, effective tax department which assists with the restructuring of the Firm’s corporate and commercial transactions. The team also covers compliance audits and tax litigation. Head of tax, Ruby Rose Yusi, is a respected and eminently capable practitioner for both her tax and general corporate and commercial expertise.”

• GENERAL BUSINESS LAW
  

ACCRA is cited as No. 1 Leading Firm “The Firm that can cover everything, this 100-lawyer institution is especially strong in dispute resolution and its corporate work leaves clients highly satisfied. Sources agree it is the lawyers that make this firm stand out. Clients praise their dependable knowledge, quick response times and ability to further our interests.”

“Founding Partner Teodoro Regala is widely commended for his expertise and wealth of experience in corporate and commercial transactions. His prowess is highly respected. Tadeo Hilado is respected for his thorough, detailed approach which enables him to anticipate upcoming issues. Eusebio Tan is experienced in corporate matters and is known for being fair and effective as well as accessible and commercially-oriented. ”