SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan

SyCipLaw Senior Partner and Head of Litigation Department Ricardo P.G. Ongkiko, Partners John Christian Joy A. Regalado, and Ma. Patricia B. Paz-Jacoba have authored the Philippine chapter in the newly released Chambers International Arbitration 2024 Global Practice Guide (GPG). This chapter explores the significant rise in the use of international arbitration to resolve disputes in the Philippines, aligning with the nation's public policy that favors arbitration and emphasizes the inclusion of arbitration clauses in commercial contracts...

On September 15, 2023, the DOLE issued Labor Advisory No. 20, Series of 2023, providing new guidelines on the implementation of a Cancer Control and Prevention Policy and Program in the Workplace. Under the Labor Advisory, employers and their employees are required to adopt such program, which shall include the following areas: 1. promotion of a safe and healthy lifestyle, including the mental and social well-being of employees; 2. adjustment and updating of the existing cancer policy and program, subject to the information gathered from medical surveillance and examination of employees, especially those engaged in high-risk activities; 3...

SyCipLaw is cited "Outstanding" in all industry sector and practice area categories covered by the 2024 asialaw research. SyCipLaw is the only law firm in the Philippines to attain this distinguished ranking across the board...

SyCipLaw has been recognized as a Tier 1 firm in Tax Controversy in the recently released 2025 edition of the International Tax Review (ITR) World Tax directory. Additionally, the Firm earned a Tier 3 ranking in general corporate tax, which encompasses all tax advisory matters not specifically categorized in a jurisdiction. The Firm has retained these rankings since the 2023 edition.ITR World Tax is a globally recognized resource that assesses tax practitioners and firms across over 155 jurisdictions. The rankings are determined based on client feedback, practical evidence, and peer reviews.The latest rankings are accessible on the ITR World Tax website...