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Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALAW) represents an impressive array of international clients on their immigration matters, including multinationals, foreign embassies, hotel chains and individual businessmen. As president of the Immigration Lawyers Association, Regina Padilla-Geraldez is one of the leading lights in the market.

Quisumbing Torres has a vast clientbase in the mining, BPO and technology sectors, and represents numerous related companies from the US, Australia and Singapore on their immigration issues. Managing partner Ricardo Castro heads the excellent team.

Romulo has an excellent reputation in the market, and its international clientbase ensures a regular flow of immigration work, where the firm covers the full range of matters. Maria Terestita Sison-Go heads the well-regarded team.

Reynaldo Gatmaitan is the key contact at Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako’s highly rated immigration practice. The firm regularly handles visa applications, work permits, emigration matters and related citizenship and naturalisation issues.

Employment head Lozano Tan is one of the key partners at SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s active immigration team, which receives regular instructions from the firm’s impressive international clientbase.

Pancho Umali heads the three-partner team at Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angangco, which is praised for its ‘timely’ advice, ‘strong teamwork’ and ‘hands-on’ approach. Recent highlights include getting a watchlist order lifted that had been issued by the Department of Justice against the employees of an energy and petrochemicals company.

Maria Trinidad Villareal is recommended at Carag, Jamora, Somera & Villareal Law Offices, which represents several clients in the logistics, TMT and fashion sectors.

Cochingyan & Peralta Law Offices’ managing partner Jose Cochingyan is experienced in immigration matters, and is currently vice-president of the Immigration Lawyers Association of the Philippines.

Melva Valdez, Jose Jimenez and Victoria Limkico at JGLaw all regularly advise clients on the full range of immigration matters.

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos is experienced in a broad range of immigration matters, including securing visas, clearances and work permits.

Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leaño’s respected practice is headed by Jose Pacis Flores. The firm regularly advises foreign corporate clients on their visa requirements.

Poblador Bautista & Reyes has a strong immigration practice, where senior partner Marie Cecile Roque-Quintos is well regarded.

Managing partner Enrique Dela Cruz is the main contact for immigration matters at Ponce Enrile Reyes & Manalastas, which represents a broad range of international corporations.

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