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Philippines > Aviation

Agcaoili & Associates handles aircraft and finance leasing work under the stewardship of managing partner Jose Luis V Agcaoili. The firm has experience in acting for foreign aircraft lessors and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).

Headed by Tadeo F Hilado, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)’s corporate practice regularly handles aviation matters. Past clients have included Philippine Airlines.

The highly regarded Felipe Gozon and Roberto Rafael V Lucila are the key contacts for aviation work at Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law Office. The firm has a 'reputation for skill, professionalism and customer satisfaction’.

Estelito P Mendoza & Associates has a strong contentious aviation practice, thanks to its solid dispute resolution group. The team has advised Lucio Tan, owner of Philippines National Airline. Name partner Estelito P Mendoza is recommended.

Ocampo & Manalo benefits from the expertise of two ex-Philippines Airlines in-house lawyers: Manolito Manalo and Carlos Ocampo. In 2008, the group was busy advising members of the Airline Pilots’ Association, as well as employees of Lufthansa, on labour issues. High-profile clients have included Korean Airlines and Singapore Airlines.

Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leaño is highly recommended for contentious aviation work. The group’s extensive client portfolio includes China Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Partner Saklolo Leano and his team have recently been handling claims work for its high-profile clients.

One of the major players in the aviation market, Quisumbing Torres effectively draws upon its membership of the Baker & McKenzie network. The firm acts for many foreign airlines, and has most recently been involved in insurance litigation work for a number of clients. The group also handles financing, regulatory and administrative matters. Rodrigo S Quimbo is a well-regarded figure in the market and a key contact for aviation work.

In 2008, Romulo continued to advise long-standing client Cebu Pacific on several matters, including its IPO. The firm often acts as lenders’ counsel.

Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako has expertise in handling contentious aviation matters, representing insurance brokers and aircraft carriers. Mario V Andres, Carlos M Natividad and Jose P Crisostomo Jr are the key contacts.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan draws on its banking and finance expertise to offer aviation clients advice in cross-border financing structures. The group is experienced in secured and ECA-guaranteed acquisitions of aircraft, as well as engine leases. Mia G Gentugaya and Domingo G Castillo are the contacts.

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