De Guzman San Diego Mejia & Hernandez has demonstrable experience in all aspects of litigation, such as breach of contract, fraud and intellectual property cases. It has developed a niche insurance claims practice too, and regularly works on substantial insurance claims. At the helm are Michael Mejia, Rodolfo San Diego, Nestor Mejia and Jose Emmanuel Hernandez, who collectively have a wealth of experience in other sectors such as maritime, energy and mining.
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Testimonials
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- 'Most important to us are the people who handled our case are very familiar and knowledgeable about insurance legal issues and terminologies. Their practice for collaboration is acceptable to us particularly the way they used modern technologies to meet our expectations.'
- 'We valued their partnership in times we needed their legal advice and services for all of our legal issues particularly if the claim was denied due to fraudulent claim. Most of all, they immediately responded.'
- 'The team's vast and detailed experience in insurance cases is clearly seen with their nuanced approach to recommending optimum solutions. Attys Nestor Mejia, Joel Hernandez and Rodolfo San Diego can make us feel as real partners in resolving controversies and conflicts.'
- 'The team is competent and reliable. Especially in a specialised industry where we, one of their clients, belong, it is helpful that we have a legal counsel that has vast experience in the field. They also have a competent pool of lawyers who make regular updates to appraise clients of case status and prioritise face-to-face meetings if need be.'
- 'Atty Rodolfo San Diego, Atty Nestor Mejia and Atty Jose Emmanuel Hernandez are the main partners and lawyers whom we regularly deal with. For cases being assigned to them, they handle them with utmost competency and passion.'
- 'I have been working with Atty Nestor Mejia in the insurance industry for decades now. His partners at GSMH Law have followed Atty Mejia's lead and their collective track record has solidified their position as our trusted legal partner.'
- 'Atty Nestor Mejia and Atty Jun San Diego's proficiency in dissecting complex legal issues while providing prompt, insightful advice greatly enables us to make strategic decisions involving our cases.'
- 'Atty Joel Hernandez makes sure that we understand any potential outcomes by presenting the advantages and disadvantages of each possible course of action.'
Key clients
- Pioneer Insurance and Surety Corp.
- The New India Assurance Co., Ltd
- BPI/MS Insurance Corporation
- Mapfre Insular Insurance Corp.
- Malayan Insurance Co., Inc.
- Charter Ping-An Insurance Corp.
- MAA General Assurance Philippines, Inc.
- AFP General Insurance Corp.
- PNB General Insurers Co., Inc.
- Golden Arches Development Corporation
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philippines, Inc.
- McDonald’s Philippines Realty Corporation- Philippine Branch
- MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.
- Seaglory Shipping Services, Inc
- GNPower Mariveles Energy Center Ltd. Co.
- Pandiman Philippines Inc.
- Ben Line Agencies
- Tsuneishi Heavy Industries (Cebu), Inc
- Hellespont Marine Services Ltd.
- Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc.
- Taisei Philippine Construction, Inc.
- IHI Infrastructure Systems Co. Ltd
- WeGen Distributed Energy Philippines Holdings Corporation
- UBX Philippines Corporation
- Udenna Land Corporation
- Armscor Global Defense, Inc.
- SiA (Sellinall) Philippines Corporation
- Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation
- Ajinomoto Philippines Flavor Food, Incorporated.
- International Justice Mission
- Jiu-Jitsu Federation of the Philippines
- Automobile Association of the Philippines
- Philippine British Assurance Company, Inc.
- Aidea Philippines, Inc.
- Meinhardt Philippines, Inc.
- Lycee Francais de Manille
- CEVA Logistics Philippines, Inc.
- Asian Terminals, Inc.
- Dehadista Gaming, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised and advocated for a consortium of insurance companies in denying a $119m fraudulent claim of a manufacturing company.
- Assisted major insurance companies in eliciting the testimony of a terrorist to strengthen the denial of an P800m insurance claim due to the destruction caused by the terrorist group.
- Advised a shipyard company in managing multiple claims including a claim for a capsized vessel brought about by a super typhoon.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Michael Mejia, Rodolfo San Diego, Nestor Mejia, Jose Emmanuel Hernandez