Philippines
The Philippines is one of the fastest-growing economies in Southeast Asia, offering significant opportunities for both domestic and international businesses.
The Philippines has recently become part of the Europe Free Trade Association – Philippines Free Trade Agreement (2016), Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (2020) and Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement Relating to Supply Chain Resilience (2023), Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity Agreement Relating to a Clean Economy (2024), developments that are expected to further enhance trade, strengthen business opportunities and attract increased investments.
Our Philippines Practice supports clients across a broad range of legal matters, combining local market knowledge with regional expertise.
We advise on mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and restructuring, trust structuring, and regulatory compliance. Our team is well-acquainted with sector-specific regulations, particularly in the financial services, energy, infrastructure, and technology industries.
On the dispute resolution front, our highly regarded practice represents both Philippine and international parties in international arbitrations under major institutional rules including the ICC and SIAC. We also regularly act for Philippine clients in enforcement and setting-aside applications before the Singapore Courts.
In addition to our in-house Philippine law capabilities, our practice is further strengthened by our partnership with the Philippine law firm, Gruba Caganda Advincula Melo & de la Fuente ("Gruba Law"), a member of WPG.
Gruba Law, a full-service firm, is widely recognised for its tax practice, as well as its expertise in banking and finance, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, litigation and dispute resolution.
Strengthened by deep expertise and unwavering commitment, we aim to achieve the best outcomes for our clients.