The group at De Guzman San Diego Mejia & Hernandez has a broad ranging expertise. A prominent portion of its client roster is formed of insurance companies whom the team is adept at defending with the variety of issues; it is considered the ‘go-to law firm’ for said clients. At the team’s helm are Nestor Mejia and Michael Mejia, as well as Rodolfo San Diego and Jose Emmanuel Hernandez, both of whom are noted as ’superb’ by clients.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The people are professional in a sense that they are versatile in any legal case, particularly about insurance matters.'

  • ‘The team are all supportive and bright, acting professionally in every aspect of legal matters.’

  • ‘The firm is known and respected in the insurance industry which specializes in the defence of insurers. We find them very knowledgeable of the non-life insurance market, policy terms and conditions as well as applicable laws.’

  • ‘The lawyers appear very passionate in their work. They also provide a sound, solid basis for their legal position and align it with ruling and jurisprudence.’

  • ‘The team is aggressive and has a strong desire to win a case. They have powerhouse team: a mix of seasoned and young and dynamic lawyers.’

  • ‘Rodolfo San Diego and Jose Emmanuel Hernandez are superb when it comes to customer handling. They will respond to insurer's request and reminders on the regulatory requirements.’

  • ‘The law office is an expert in the insurance industry and has been the go-to law firm for big claims of insurance companies.'

  • ‘Nestor Mejia and Jun San Diego are accommodating to the requests and inquiries of the clients, like us. John Eleccion has been working with us on numerous cases and he has been prudent in providing us with significant updates in our cases.’

Key clients

  • AFP General Insurance Corp.
  • Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
  • Aidea Philippines, Inc.
  • Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation
  • Ajinomoto Philippines Flavor Food, Incorporated.
  • Armscor Global Defense, Inc.
  • Asian Terminals, Inc.
  • Automobile Association of the Philippines
  • Ben Line Agencies
  • BPI/MS Insurance Corporation
  • CEVA Logistics Philippines, Inc.
  • Charter Ping-An Insurance Corp.
  • Crawford & Company Broadspire Philippines Inc.
  • Dehadista Gaming, Inc.
  • Golden Arches Development Corporation
  • GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co.
  • Hellespont Marine Services Ltd.
  • IHI Infrastructure Systems Co. Ltd
  • International Justice Mission
  • Jiu-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines
  • Lycee Francais de Manille
  • MAA General Assurance Philippines, Inc.
  • Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.
  • Mapfre Insular Insurance Corp.
  • McDonald’s Philippines Realty Corporation- Philippine Branch
  • Meinhardt Philippines, Inc.
  • Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
  • MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
  • Pandiman Philippines Inc.
  • Petrogen Insurance Corporation
  • Philippine British Assurance Company, Inc.
  • Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp.
  • PNB General Insurers Co., Inc.
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc.
  • Seaglory Shipping Services, Inc
  • SiA (Sellinall) Philippines Corporation
  • Taisei Philippine Construction, Inc.
  • The New India Assurance Co., Ltd.
  • Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc
  • Total Claims Specialist, Inc.
  • Udenna Land Corporation
  • WeGen Distributed Energy Philippines Holdings Corporation

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nestor Mejia, Rodolfo San Diego, Michael Mejia, Jose Emmanuel Hernandez

Other key lawyers

Jun San Diego, John Eleccion