Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) is renowned for advising high-profile multinational banks, investment banks, and book runners. The capital markets team is well-equipped to handle IPOs, debt securities and equity issues. Leading the team, Judy Hao is experienced in advising joint issue managers and investment banks in high-value transactions. Securities and capital markets specialist, Everlene O. Lee, has been praised by clients for ‘delivering quality work.’ Other notable team members include Shiree Amor P. Roma and Dan Bernard S. Sabilala, who are both central to the team’s ongoing success.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘ACCRA team has been really helpful in meeting our objectives and goals in every special project we've engaged them for.'

  • 'They are diligent in delivering their legal services, which includes communicating with clients in a prompt manner.’

  • ‘Everlene Lee always made herself available and has actively led her team in making sure timelines are met and the work is high quality.' 

Key clients

  • UBS AG
  • RCBC Capital Corporation
  • Land Bank of the Philippines
  • Unicapital, Inc.
  • BDO Capital & Investment Corporation
  • PNB Capital and Investment Corporation
  • SB Capital Investment Corporation
  • Philippine Commercial Capital, Inc.
  • Development Bank of the Philippines
  • Merrill Lynch
  • First Metro Investment Corporation
  • MUFG Securities Asia Limited Singapore Branch

Work highlights

Acted as domestic counsel for the underwriters in connection with the initial public offering of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.
Acted as counsel for RCBC Capital Corporation, and Unicapital, Inc., in connection with the Php10 Billion 5.5-year 8.0000% Bonds issued by DoubleDragon Corporation.
Acted as counsel for BDO Capital & Investment Corporation in relation to the shelf registration of Php100 Billion Debt Securities Program of SM Prime Holdings.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Everlene O. Lee

Leading associates

Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

Judy Hao

Other key lawyers

Everlene O. Lee; Shiree Amor P. Roma; Dan Bernard S. Sabilala