Manila, Philippines, 20 October 2026 - We are delighted to share that nine of our partners have been recognized in Asia Business Law Journal’s 2026 A-List of Top 100 Lawyers in the Philippines, with Ramon Quisumbing receiving the distinguished Legal Icon recognition.
This year, our recognized partners are joined by Divina Ilas-Panganiban, who has been named to the A-List. We are proud to celebrate her achievement alongside our partners who have once again earned this distinction.
Congratulations to the following:
- Ramon Quisumbing (Legal Icon) – Managing Partner; Partner, Dispute Resolution
- Gil Roberto Zerrudo – Partner, Employment & Compensation; Member, Management Committee
- Maria Christina Macasaet-Acaban – Partner and Head, Corporate and Transactional; Member, Management Committee
- Kenneth Chua – Partner and Head, Employment & Compensation
- Bienvenido Marquez III – Partner, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology
- Dennis Quintero – Partner, Corporate and Transactional
- Divina Ilas-Panganiban – Partner and Head, Intellectual Property, Data and Technology
- Miguel Antonio Galvez – Partner and Head, Immigration
- Kristine Anne Mercado-Tamayo – Partner and Head, Tax
Asia Business Law Journal recognizes A-List lawyers as leading practitioners in the Philippine legal profession, distinguished by the quality of their work, their ability to develop innovative solutions to complex matters, and the high standards they set in legal practice. Legal Icons receive a distinct recognition reserved for highly respected leaders in the profession, reflecting their standing among clients and peers as well as their contributions to leadership, mentorship and the development of leading legal practices.
The selections are informed by nominations and feedback from in-house counsel and legal professionals in the Philippines and around the world. The firm did not make a submission for this recognition, making the results especially meaningful as a reflection of the trust and reputation our lawyers have built among clients and the wider legal community.
We congratulate all nine partners on this well-deserved recognition and thank our clients and colleagues for their continued trust and support.
View the full 2026 A-List.