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At Agcaoili & Associates, Jose Luis V Agcaoili handles aircraft and finance leasing work, and regularly assists foreign aircraft lessors and Export Credit Agencies (ECAs).

Teresita Herbosa, who is highly recommended for litigation, is the partner contact for 
aviation matters at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW). Herbosa is a member of the Aviation Lawyers Association of the Philippines.

Led by Felipe Gozon and Roberto Rafael V Lucila, Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila Law Office’s highly accomplished aviation practice offers both regulatory and transactional expertise. The group handles the acquisition of franchises, permits and licenses from the Civil Aeronautics Board.

Estelito P Mendoza & Associates has a first-rate aviation practice, with particular experience in contentious matters. Former Solicitor General of the Philippines, Estelito P Mendoza is recommended.

Ocampo & Manalo recently assisted 
AMY Holdings with the acquisition of Asian Spirit, the third biggest airline in the Philippines. Clients also include Korean Airlines and Singapore Airlines. Ex-Philippines Airlines in-house lawyers Manolito Manalo and Carlos Ocampo are recommended.

Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leaño is highly recommended for contentious aviation work, and has handled work on behalf of Air France and Cathay Pacific. The group recently advised Philippine Airlines, Air France/KLM and Cathay Pacific in civil cases involving varying claims for damages. Saklolo Leano is recommended.

Rodrigo S Quimbo and recently promoted partner Alejandre C Dueñas are the key practitioners within Quisumbing Torres’ renowned aviation practice. The group consists of ‘well respected and leading aviation lawyers, and Civil Aeronautics Board practitioners’. Clients include aviation underwriters and airlines.

Romulo has continued to assist longstanding client Cebu Air, most recently on the purchase of six aircraft.

Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako is highly recommended for its specialised aviation litigation practice. The group has represented international airlines, such as Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines and Gulf Air, either directly or through insurers. Mario V Andres, Carlos M Natividad and Jose P Crisostomo Jr are recommended.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan is a leader for aircraft finance and leasing transactions. The practice acted for the aircraft lessors in the ECA-supported re-fleeting program of Philippine Airlines, and has also advised investors in the first securitisation of airline ticket sales.

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