Philippines Teams 2024 – GC Powerlist
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Philippines Teams 2024

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3M Philippines

| 3M Philippines

Industrials and real estate

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Aboitiz Data Innovation

| Aboitiz Data Innovation

Information technology

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Accenture

| Accenture

Commercial and professional services

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AREIT

| AREIT

Industrials and real estate

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Avida Land Corp.

| Avida Land Corp.

Industrials and real estate

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Ayalaland Malls

| Ayalaland Malls

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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Bank of the Philippine Islands 

| Bank of the Philippine Islands 

Financials

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Cignal TV

| Cignal TV

Sports and media

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Coins.ph

| Coins.ph

Information technology

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Collins Aerospace

| Collins Aerospace

Transport and infrastructure

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Concepcion Industrial Corporation

| Concepcion Industrial Corporation

Consumer products

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Daiichi Properties

| Daiichi Properties

Industrials and real estate

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Dentsu Philippines

| Dentsu Philippines

Commercial and professional services

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DITO Telecommunity Corporation

| DITO Telecommunity Corporation

Telecommunication services

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EdgePoint Towers

| EdgePoint Towers

Telecommunication services

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FactSet Philippines

| FactSet Philippines

Information technology

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FPG Insurance

| FPG Insurance

Insurance

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GCash (Mynt – Globe Fintech Innovations)

| GCash (Mynt - Globe Fintech Innovations)

Financials

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Ginebra San Miguel

| Ginebra San Miguel

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Globe Telecom

| Globe Telecom

Telecommunication services

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Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald’s Philippines)

| Golden Arches Development Corporation (McDonald’s Philippines)

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Höegh LNG

| Höegh LNG

Energy and utilities

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Huawei Technologies

| Huawei Technologies

Information technology

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ib vogt Philippines

| ib vogt Philippines

Energy and utilities

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ING Bank Manila

| ING Bank Manila

Financials

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Liwayway Marketing Corporation (Oishi Group)

| Liwayway Marketing Corporation (Oishi Group)

Commercial and professional services

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LSERV Corporation

| LSERV Corporation

Commercial and professional services

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)

| Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)

Financials

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Monde Nissin

| Monde Nissin

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Nissan Philippines

| Nissan Philippines

Consumer products

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SM Investments

| SM Investments

Financials

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Travellers International Hotel Group (Newport World Resorts)

| Travellers International Hotel Group (Newport World Resorts)

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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UNObank

| UNObank

Financials

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Wells Fargo Philippines

| Wells Fargo Philippines

Financials

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Western Union

| Western Union

Information technology

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Aboitiz Equity Ventures

| Aboitiz Equity Ventures

Commercial and professional services

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Aboitiz Group

| Aboitiz Group

Commercial and professional services

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Aboitiz InfraCapital

| Aboitiz InfraCapital

Financials

ACEN Corporation

| ACEN Corporation

Energy and utilities

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Asia United Bank Corporation

| Asia United Bank Corporation

Financials

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Asian Development Bank

| Asian Development Bank

Financials

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Ayala Corporation

| Ayala Corporation

Commercial and professional services

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BDO Unibank

| BDO Unibank

Financials

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Bloombery Resorts Corporation

| Bloombery Resorts Corporation

Hotels

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City Savings Bank

| City Savings Bank

Financials

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines

| Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines

Food

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Digiplus Interactive Corporation

| Digiplus Interactive Corporation

Hotels

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Filinvest

| Filinvest

Financials

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Foodpanda

| Foodpanda

Information technology

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Globe Group of Companies

| Globe Group of Companies

Commercial and professional services

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Grab

| Grab

Information technology

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Consumer products

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HSBC

| HSBC

Financials

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Indra

| Indra

Information technology

Transport and infrastructure

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JG Summit Holdings

| JG Summit Holdings

Commercial and professional services

John Hay Management Corporation

| John Hay Management Corporation

Public sector

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JTI Philippines

| JTI Philippines

Food

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Manila Water Company

| Manila Water Company

Energy and utilities

Megaworld Corporation

| Megaworld Corporation

Industrials and real estate

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Melco Resorts and Entertainment Philippines

| Melco Resorts and Entertainment Philippines

Hotel

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Meralco

| Meralco

Energy and utilities

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Metro Pacific Investments

| Metro Pacific Investments

Commercial and professional services

MIESCOR

| MIESCOR

Industrials and real estate

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Mondelēz Philippines

| Mondelēz Philippines

Food

Nestlé Philippines

| Nestlé Philippines

Food

Okada Manila

| Okada Manila

Hotel

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Pasudeco

| Pasudeco

Financials

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Philippine Bank of Communications

| Philippine Bank of Communications

Financials

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Philippine National Bank

| Philippine National Bank

Financials

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PLDT

| PLDT

Telecommunication services

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Prime Infra

| Prime Infra

Transport and infrastructure

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Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G)

| Procter & Gamble Philippines (P&G)

Industrials and real estate

Republic Cement

| Republic Cement

Materials and mining

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation 

| Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation 

Financials

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Robinsons Land

| Robinsons Land

Industrials and real estate

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San Miguel Corporation

| San Miguel Corporation

Commercial and professional services

SM Prime

| SM Prime

Industrials and real estate

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SN Aboitiz Power

| SN Aboitiz Power

Energy and utilities

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Sun Life of Canada Philippines

| Sun Life of Canada Philippines

Insurance

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UnionBank of the Philippines

| UnionBank of the Philippines

Financials

In this first-of-its-kind edition of The Legal 500: GC Powerlist Philippines Teams 2024, we are honored to spotlight the nation’s premier in-house legal teams. These outstanding departments have harnessed their legal expertise to drive their organisations’ success strategically.

Philippines’ in-house counsel have navigated a dynamic and challenging year, demonstrating resilience and innovation in addressing potential risks without straining their companies’ budgets. A notable example is the legal team at AREIT, which adopted a hot-desking policy to improve accessibility. This approach has facilitated earlier and more frequent consultations, preventing potential issues at every stage. As the AREIT team shared: ‘Traditionally, lawyers have been seen as problem solvers, only called upon when trouble arises. This perception has often intimidated project and operation teams. By making our team more accessible, we have integrated our lawyers more effectively into company projects and processes.’

In-house counsel in the Philippines have been pivotal in supporting some of the country’s most significant transactions, maintaining a reputation for innovation and excellence. Their dedication and expert legal knowledge continue to set them apart.

In this edition, we also explore the creative strategies employed by these legal teams to align with their companies’ business goals. Their ability to foster internal cohesion and build a strong team identity has been crucial to their success. The legal team at Avida Land Corp. emphasises the importance of creating a collaborative environment: “We create a safe space for discourse and collaboration among all team members, regardless of rank or seniority. Everyone is encouraged to contribute, but the final decision lies with the lead. We also prioritise health and rest, encouraging participation in sports activities, the use of vacation days, and executive check-ups.”

As the legal landscape in the Philippines continues to evolve, in-house counsel remain committed to driving their companies’ growth and success through legal excellence, adaptability, and innovation. The GC Powerlist: Philippines Teams 2024 celebrates their achievements and serves as an inspiration for legal professionals striving for excellence in the country’s ever-changing business environment.

Joe Boswell
Global Editor: The Legal 500 GC Powerlist

Green Forum: Singapore 2025

Legal 500 hosted the Green Forum Singapore 2025 at Allen & Gledhill’s offices on the 30th level of One Marina Boulevard, offering panoramic views across the Singapore Strait. The event brought together leading general counsel, sustainability experts, and legal practitioners from across Southeast Asia for an afternoon of insight and discussion on the fast-evolving ESG landscape.

As sustainability remains a defining challenge for global business, the Green Forum served as an essential platform for exploring how corporate legal teams can navigate emerging environmental, social, and governance risks while helping shape long-term responsible growth.

Opening remarks were delivered by Joe Boswell, Global Editor of The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist series, who highlighted the increasingly strategic role of in-house counsel in guiding organisations through the sustainability transition. He was followed by Jerry Koh, Managing Partner at Allen & Gledhill, who reflected on Singapore’s leadership in driving ESG progress across Southeast Asia and the importance of collaboration between the legal profession and industry in delivering meaningful change. He also spoke about the firm’s long-term commitment to sustainability. This extends to personal exertions by himself and the other staff at A&G, who recently engaged in rubbish-cleaning efforts in Singapore’s waterways.

The first panel, The Impact of Technology and AI on ESG: Considerations and Challenges, examined how rapid technological advancements are reshaping sustainability priorities. Moderated by Tham Kok Leong, Head of Technology & Corporate Intellectual Property Practice at Allen & Gledhill, the session featured Sophie Lim, Co-Head of ESG & Public Policy Practice at Allen & Gledhill; Doris Chen, Head of Legal, APAC at dsm-firmenich; and Richard Koh, Chief Technology Officer, Microsoft Asia, Enterprise Partner Solutions. Together they discussed the ethical and regulatory implications of AI adoption, the importance of governance and transparency, and how legal teams can leverage technology to drive sustainable value creation.

The second session, Sustainable Finance and Green Capital Markets: The Legal Counsel’s Role, turned to the evolving role of lawyers in guiding businesses through sustainability-related financial frameworks. Moderated by Elsa Chen, Co-Head of ESG & Public Policy Practice and Regional Co-Head of Competition & Foreign Investment Review Practice at Allen & Gledhill, panellists Mushtaq Kapasi, Managing Director and Chief Representative, Asia-Pacific, International Capital Market Association; Ong Kangxin, Partner at Allen & Gledhill; and Bridget Burns, Capital Markets Counsel at Wells Fargo explored Singapore’s pioneering Singapore-Asia Taxonomy for Sustainable Finance (SAT) and its implications for disclosure, risk management, and investor confidence.

The event closed with remarks from Elsa Chen, followed by networking drinks and canapés overlooking the Singapore Strait. It was the perfect way to end a successful and engaging afternoon that reaffirmed the legal community’s pivotal role in shaping a more sustainable and transparent business landscape.