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Quisumbing Torres

12TH FLOOR, NET ONE CENTER, 26TH STREET CNR 3RD AVENUE, CRESCENT PARK WEST, BONIFACIO, GLOBAL CITY, TAGUIG 1634
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What we say about the firm's legal practice in Philippines

Aviation

Within Aviation , Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

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.

Banking and finance

Within Banking and finance , Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Quisumbing Torres benefits from being part of the Baker & McKenzie LLP network, offering clients an integrated international service. Felix T Sy Jr leads a team with particular expertise in syndicated loans, structured finance, and projects work. Recent standout mandates include assisting the State Grid Corporation of China in its $3.95bn bid to expand into the Philippines.

Capital markets

Within Capital markets , Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Pearl T Liu and Elizabeth Opeña at Quisumbing Torres, and Sylvette Tankiang at Villaraza Cruz Marcelo & Angangco are also recommended.

Corporate and M&A

Within Corporate and M&A , Baker & McKenzie is a third tier firm,

Quisumbing Torres’ corporate commercial team is ‘thorough and cautious’ and as a result of its association with Baker & McKenzie LLP is regularly involved in significant cross-border M&A transactions. The firm is also noted for its work within the pharmaceutical industry. Clients recommend practice head Pearl Lui and Christina Macasaet-Acaban, who was promoted to partner in 2009.

Dispute resolution

Within Dispute resolution , tier 4

Quisumbing Torres handles civil and commercial litigation, as well as international arbitration. As part of the Baker & McKenzie LLP network, the firm is well placed to undertake complex cross-border disputes, and represents a number of well-known brands in the food, chemical, and construction industries. Rodrigo Quimbo is the lead partner.

Employment

Within Employment, Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

Quisumbing Torres handles employment litigation, due diligence, union matters, as well as outsource-related work. Gil Roberto Zerrudo heads a three-partner team that includes recently promoted partner Kenneth Chua.

Foreign firms

Within Foreign firms, Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

Baker & McKenzie is the only foreign firm to have a local office in the Philippines. Its local office Quisumbing Torres handles contentious and non-contentious work across the spectrum of sectors.

Immigration

Within Immigration , Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

As part of the Baker & McKenzie LLP network, Quisumbing Torres is ideally placed to advise its international client base, and handles visa-related work, foreign employment procedures, naturalisation, dual citizenship and deportation proceedings. Ricardo Casto is the partner contact.

Intellectual property

Within Intellectual property , Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

Part of the Baker & McKenzie LLP network, Quisumbing Torres’ client base is made up of multinationals in the cosmetics industry, as well as apparel companies and software developers. The three-partner team assists a number of household names in trade mark applications and enforcements. The firm has been instrumental in implementing the Philippine Intellectual Property Code. André G Betita is the practice head.

Philippines overview

Within Legal market overview,

Although foreign firms are not permitted to have offices in the Philippines, Quisumbing Torres benefits from its affiliation with Baker & McKenzie LLP, affording it a niche in the market. A number of leading international firms are active in the Philippines market through their Hong Kong and Singapore offices.

Projects and energy

Within Projects and energy , Baker & McKenzie is a first tier firm,

Quisumbing Torres offers an ‘excellent level 
of service that conforms to the best international standards’. The firm is a leader in the mining 
field, and lead partner Leo Dominguez is a 
well-known name in the market. The team recently advised the State Grid 
of China in its bid to operate, maintain and 
expand the nationwide electricity grid in the Philippines.

Real estate and construction

Within Real estate and construction , Baker & McKenzie is a second tier firm,

Part of the Baker & McKenzie LLP network, Quisumbing Torres frequently assists clients in cross-border deals including infrastructure projects and high-value hotel and tourism developments. Pearl T Liu heads the corporate and commercial team.

Tax

Within Tax , Baker & McKenzie is a second tier firm,

Quisumbing Torres represents international companies from the manufacturing, cargo and financial sectors across a broad array of tax matters. Dennis Dimagiba heads a team that regularly works in tandem with the firm’s strong corporate and banking practices. Jose Jaime Cruz was promoted to partner in 2009.

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