Asialaw Profiles
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Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako’s employment practice is highly respected throughout the Philippines. The full service firm is active in disputes that involve collective bargaining and strike handling but will handle all other general employment and labour issues. Notable clients include Cardinal Santos Medical Centre and Coca-Cola Bottlers.

The head of the practice is partner Romarie Villonco, who is well regarded by peers and clients alike. He is both versatile and knowledgeable, and can practice in the areas of corporate law, dispute resolution, and tax matters. Peers also recommend partners Luisito Lantin and Antonio Pido for their outstanding expertise in collective bargaining.

Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako is a traditional presence in the Philippine legal market. As one of the oldest firms in the country, it even possesses one of the largest private law libraries.

Its tax practice has been hard-hit however by the departure of head Jose Lis C Leagogo to become a name partner at upstart Roxas de Los Reyes Laurel Rosario & Leagogo.

Well regarded partner Manuel Montecillo is now the best known tax lawyer at the firm, and he and his team provide full tax advisory services including tax assessments and customs work.