Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad’s practice is well-known for its abilities litigating for its roster of clients in matters ranging from contract violations to white-collar crime cases, to civil conflicts. Property developers and banks feature in the team’s client list, and it acts for said clients frequently in land ownership and possession matters, amongst others. Commercial arbitration also forms a significant portion of the team’s workload, namely insolvency and rehabilitation-related matters. At the team’s helm sit Eduardo Martinez, who harnesses experience representing clients in complex civil, criminal and commercial disputes, and Shirley F. Alinea, who has expertise in debt restructuring, arbitration and ADR. Kristine R. Bongcaron is another key contact in the group.

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  • ‘The team provides important analysis at each legal step of litigation.’

  • ‘Eduardo Martinez is very hands-on and available.'

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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Eduardo Martinez, Shirley F. Alinea

Other key lawyers

Kristine R. Bongcaron, Reynaldo Dizon, Miguel Sevilla