The Philippines top lawyers 2026

Source: The Manila times
Published on: 2026-10-19 13:28

THE Philippines is pivoting towards an economic model focused on attracting foreign investment and opening its domestic markets. However, despite recent legislative reforms, foreign investors in the Philippines continue to face structural hurdles, including fragmented local government unit regulations where inconsistent permit requirements and administrative delays often slow down initial project deployment. In a time of transition, Asia Business Law Journal honors the country's top 100 A-List lawyers and 49 Legal Icons, celebrating their exceptional service standards and commitment to industry best practice. Gary EP Cheng, managing director at Fortman Cline Capital Markets in Metro Manila, says Jude Ocampo, a partner at Ocampo & Suralvo Law Offices, does not "sugar coat" problems. "I have seen him relentlessly pursue an uncomfortable line of inquiry to ascertain that his client unde...

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