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ENEOS acquires Chevron Asia-Pacific downstream fuels and lubricants assets for JPY336 billion, pending 2027 approvals

Interpreting when service income from cross-border transactions is considered Philippine-sourced ¨C and taxable ¨C has become a hot topic of debate lately in the Philippines

ABLJ seeks input from in-house and legal pros worldwide to identify top private lawyers in the Philippines

Firms advise on TotalEnergies and renewable energy developer Nextnorth¡¯s USD300 million in financing for a 440MW solar project in the Philippines

Philippines GI registration and enforcement: IPOPHL rules, local heritage products, foreign entries and proposed penalties

Patricia Bunye, managing partner of Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia, is the first Filipino to receive the LESI Gold Medal

Konektadong Pinoy Act reshapes Philippines connectivity through open access, sharing and spectrum reform amid challenges

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra appoints Edrian Apaya to lead its newly established fraud, financial crime and anti-money laundering (AML) practice group

Philippines shifts from crypto payments to tokenised structured finance, guided by regulation and investor protection

APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners

PJS Law advises Singapore-headquartered WEnergy Global and Philippine developer ARCII on the launch of a PHP2.1 billion (USD35 million) off-grid microgrid initiative

Four lawyers launch their own firm, Puno & Partners, in the Philippines

Norton Rose Fulbright and Kinstellar have advised on a USD2.2 billion, 50-50 joint venture between UAE renewable energy company Masdar

Avoid illegal dismissal: Align grounds, evidence and due process in Philippine termination decisions for employers

As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age

From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region¡¯s energy sector

A roundup of noteworthy legal developments in the region

The official launch of PJS Law¡¯s private wealth and family governance practice group is timely during an unprecedented global wealth transition

As Asian regulators tighten controls on online gambling, cross-border networks and advancing technologies remain one step ahead, testing the limits of regulation

Patricia-Ann T Prodigalidad and Leland R Villadolid, Jr will continue as managing partner and co-managing partner, respectively, at Philippines law firm ACCRALAW through 2026

In the landmark consolidated cases of Lone Congressional District of Benguet Province v Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co (Lepanto) and Far Southeast Gold Resources Inc (FSGR) and Republic v Lepanto and FSGR

Long-term land tenure has historically been one of the Philippines¡¯ most significant structural constraints for foreign investors

The Philippines strengthens intellectual property enforcement as the NCIPR intensifies anti-counterfeit and anti-piracy operations

Pomoy has been with the firm for 12 years, and serves as the deputy managing partner, deputy head of the labour and employment department

From pandemic disruption to regional expansion, Arlene Lapuz-Ureta talks to Sheryl Ubana about uniting Asia-Pacific in-house counsel

Under the Philippines' Anti-Sexual Harassment Act and Safe Spaces Act, employers are legally mandated to create a Committee on Decorum and Investigation

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) has conducted a public consultation on the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) for the Beijing

Walkers and A&O Shearman advised on PAL¡¯s lease of a Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engine, its first ECA-backed deal in 12 years

Maynilad Water Services' PHP34 billion initial public offering, the Philippines' second largest in history

Esports and gaming have become powerful engines of innovation across Asia, yet each market faces its own peculiar legal and regulatory challenges

A look at how PSE general counsel Veronica Del Rosario is driving transformation and growth at the Philippine Stock Exchange

Philippines raises FIT-All to PHP0.20/kWh to reflect renewable energy costs and support household electricity consumption

The Philippines has passed RA No.12253, creating a new profit-based tax system for large-scale metallic mining to ensure fairness and transparency

The BIR¡¯s RMC No.81-2025 sets rules on deductible business expenses, stressing they must be ordinary, necessary, reasonable, and well-documented under Philippine tax law

The Supreme Court now fully applies the dominancy test to determine confusing similarity in trademarks, focusing on the mark¡¯s most striking features rather than its overall appearance

PunoLaw partner Maria Lethel C Alburo-Mejia appointed DOE assistant secretary in the Philippines

Miura & Partners entered the Philippines via a Manila office with Feria Tantoco Daos, expanding its SE Asia network

Milbank hires Maurice Conway in Singapore to expand private equity in Southeast Asia

Evolving worker classifications and stricter rules on dismissal highlight the challenges businesses face in navigating labour laws in these jurisdictions

Advances in technology are reshaping media and telecoms, with regulators in the Philippines

Gorriceta hires Jose Ma Emmanuel Caral as senior counsel and head of its energy practice

PJS Law hires former ERC chair Monalisa Dimalanta as senior partner to boost its power industry practice

LMCP elects Alicia Salita as president and plans initiatives to support in-house counsel and strengthen global ties

On 8 April 2025, the DOJ issued Circular No. 009, streamlining the process for employing foreign technical personnel

Florete Law partners with A&D Law to offer cross-border legal services in Southeast Asia

Filing a trademark infringement case requires proving harm and justifying entitlement to damages, not just copying of the mark

AC Health acquired a 16% stake in ABC Impact, with legal advice from Milbank and Sidley Austin

DivinaLaw names ex-COMELEC commissioner Gregorio Larrazabal as senior partner to lead election law practice

Gorriceta Africa partners with NICLD in Davao and Florete Law in Iloilo to expand presence across the Philippines

ABLJ seeks input from in-house and legal pros worldwide to identify top private lawyers in the Philippines

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra joins Euro Latam Lex to better support clients in Europe and Latin America      

Baker McKenzie, Quisumbing Torres advise ARCH Capital on PH deal as part of tie-up with Partners Group

Trade secret laws in the Philippines and Taiwan continue to evolve amid confidentiality challenges

Valerie Amante leads Jollibee¡¯s global legal and compliance team through its international expansion

South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are developing legal frameworks for renewable energy

Regulations for personal data privacy are being implemented in the Philippines, Taiwan, and India

Asia Business Law Journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2024

The Philippines is boosting its renewable energy transition, focusing on offshore wind

Regulators in China, Japan, the Philippines, and Taiwan are adjusting policies to manage e-sports' rapid growth

Explore key tax updates in Japan and the Philippines, including changes to VAT, global minimum tax, and digital services taxation

I Squared Capital acquired the Philippine Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation for USD460 million

Phil-Tower and Miescor are merging to enhance telecommunications infrastructure in the Philippines

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country¡¯s legal profession

With rapid tech advances, regulators must address legal challenges in the technology, media, and telecoms sector

Arbitration remains a pro-business dispute resolution method, but understanding key locations is essential for success

The Philippine Supreme Court reinforces CIAC's jurisdiction over construction disputes

Latham & Watkins, SyCipLaw, Milbank handle USD600 million Terra Solar Project investment

After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia

Asia Business Law Journal is seeking the help of in-house counsel and other business and legal professionals in Philippines and around the world to identify the top private practice lawyers in Philippines

ChatGPT's global surge sparked broader debate on AI innovation and risk management among policymakers and stakeholders

Asia business law journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2023  

Mori Hamada & Matsumoto has secured an alliance with Philippine counterpart Tayag Ngochua & Chu to enter the local market

Stay informed on the latest legal developments shaping Asia's business landscape

The Philippine economy has shifted up a gear as a growing middle class flexes its online buying power

Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2023/2024 Philippines Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in December 2023

Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils its top performers of the country¡¯s legal profession

Asia M&A booms with government incentives and global investor interest. To compete, dealmakers must keep current on trends and regulations

Long denied access to full business ownership in the Philippines, foreign investors are poised as new laws are now effective

Rowel Barba, director general of the Philippines¡¯ IP office and new chair of APEC IP expert group, shares insights on the state of IP in the region in an exclusive interview

Asia business law journal presents our top law firms in the Philippines for 2022

We are requesting nominations from in-house counsel in the Philippines and around the world ¨C as well as lawyers at international law firms ¨C who have first-hand experience of the services provided by law firms in the Philippines

In an exclusive interview, the chairman of the Philippine Competition Commission shares his key priorities to ensure a clean slate for a new chair and set of commissioners

One of the most comprehensive resources for general counsel, foreign law firms and anyone else seeking expert legal advice in the Philippine

Among the Philippines¡¯ key trade partners, South Korea stands out among prolific investors, notably accounting for 18.5% of approved foreign investment in the past first quarte

Philippines¡¯ mobile leader Globe Telecom will sell 5,709 cellular towers for USD1.28 billion to two local? companies ¨C Frontier Tower Associates Philippines (FTAP) and Miescor Infrastructure Development Corporation (MIDC)

Massive infrastructure development and liberalisation of overseas investment have boosted the Philippines¡¯ competitiveness, but the pandemic has changed everything. What will a newly elected government mean for business-related legal reform?

Judiciaries from Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Britain and the United States have established the International Judicial Dispute Resolution Network?

Dechert advised Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC Bank, on the sale of its in-house private market feeder fund platform to global fintech Institutional Capital Network (iCapital)