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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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

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Accenture

| Accenture

Commercial and professional services

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ACEN Corporation

| ACEN Corporation

Energy and utilities

AREIT

| AREIT

Industrials and real estate

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Asia United Bank Corporation

| Asia United Bank Corporation

Financials

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Asian Development Bank

| Asian Development Bank

Financials

Avida Land Corp.

| Avida Land Corp.

Industrials and real estate

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Ayala Corporation

| Ayala Corporation

Commercial and professional services

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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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BDO Unibank

| BDO Unibank

Financials

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Bloombery Resorts Corporation

| Bloombery Resorts Corporation

Hotels

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Cignal TV

| Cignal TV

Sports and media

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City Savings Bank

| City Savings Bank

Financials

Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines

| Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines

Food

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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Digiplus Interactive Corporation

| Digiplus Interactive Corporation

Hotels

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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Filinvest

| Filinvest

Financials

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Foodpanda

| Foodpanda

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 Group of Companies

| Globe Group of Companies

Commercial and professional services

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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Grab

| Grab

Information technology

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Consumer products

Höegh LNG

| Höegh LNG

Energy and utilities

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HSBC

| HSBC

Financials

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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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Indra

| Indra

Information technology

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ING Bank Manila

| ING Bank Manila

Financials

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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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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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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

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Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)

| Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)

Financials

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MIESCOR

| MIESCOR

Industrials and real estate

Monde Nissin

| Monde Nissin

Food, beverages and tobacco

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Mondelēz Philippines

| Mondelēz Philippines

Food

Nestlé Philippines

| Nestlé Philippines

Food

Nissan Philippines

| Nissan Philippines

Consumer products

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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

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SM Investments

| SM Investments

Financials

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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

Travellers International Hotel Group (Newport World Resorts)

| Travellers International Hotel Group (Newport World Resorts)

Hotels, restaurants and leisure

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UnionBank of the Philippines

| UnionBank of the Philippines

Financials

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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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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

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As a proud sponsor of this landmark event, Villaraza & Angangco was honored to celebrate the achievements of the Philippines’ top in-house legal teams. This year marks a significant shift in focus—from the Legal 500 recognizing individual achievements to celebrating the collective excellence of legal teams. This shift reflects the evolving role of in-house counsel, who are increasingly seen as strategic partners within their organizations, driving innovation, fostering collaboration, and contributing significantly to their respective companies’ success. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, the challenges faced by legal teams are more complex than ever. The teams recognized at this event have not only risen to the occasion but have also excelled by tailoring their strategies to seamlessly align with their respective companies’ overarching goals and vision. This demonstrates how the role of in-house legal counsel goes beyond being troubleshooters or merely ensuring legal compliance; it is about being key drivers of corporate strategy.

The achievements of these legal teams are a testament to the power of collaboration, innovation, and a deep understanding of the industries or business context in which you operate, further proving that when legal expertise and business acumen are combined the results can truly be groundbreaking and transformative.

We at Villaraza & Angangco extend our deepest congratulations to each team for your remarkable contributions. By sponsoring this event, we aim to promote the sharing of best practices in hopes of continuing to elevate the standards of our profession. It is through coming together to acknowledge and learn from one another’s successes that we can truly drive the entire industry forward.

GC Powerlist: China 2024

We are delighted to launch our first China GC Powerlist since the pandemic. It has been far too long since we could celebrate the best in-house lawyers in this remarkable country, but it has certainly been worth the wait. We thoroughly enjoyed researching this edition and are immensely grateful to the many lawyers and GCs who supported us over the past few months to bring this publication to fruition. The launch event was a huge success, with over 120 key legal professionals who make up the elite of the Chinese legal scene attending to hear speeches from leading partners at sponsor firm Tian Yuan and the in-house lawyers who made it on to this exclusive list.

In particular, the excellent team at Tian Yuan Law Firm played a pivotal role in providing insights into key market changes and introducing some of the most innovative GCs for consideration in this publication.

As expected for legal and business leaders in such a powerhouse economy, we had an abundance of outstanding candidates to choose from. Narrowing it down to the final 100 names was no easy task. Congratulations to everyone included—earning a place on this prestigious list was a significant achievement.