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Poblador Bautista & Reyes

The Philippines

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Key contacts
Founding Partner and Head of the Executive Committee: Alexander J. Poblador
Quick facts
Partners

18

Other qualified practitioners

26

Total number of lawyers

44

Practitioners (worldwide)

44

Languages

English, Filipino

Key practice areas
Intellectual property
Trade mark
Patent
Labor and employment
Intellectual property
Dispute resolution
International arbitration
White collar crime
Commercial and transactions
Government and regulatory
Tax
Firm overview

Poblador Bautista & Reyes Law Offices is a full-service firm based in Makati, Philippines which maintains a rich portfolio of cases and matters in all fields of civil, commercial, and criminal litigation. 

The Firm's practice in arbitration, both international and domestic, in energy/ power-related litigation/ arbitration, and in consumer/ product liability cases has grown and increased significantly over the past half a decade or so. 

In the past, the Firm was also known for handling politically-charged and high-profile cases involving high-ranking Government officials, including, but not limited to, the impeachment trial of former President Joseph Estrada, the defense of Senator Ping Lacson against murder charges, the impeachment trial of the late Chief Justice Renato C. Corona, defense of then leading Presidential Candidate, Senator Grace Poe in petitions before the Supreme Court questioning her qualifications, proceedings before the Supreme Court seeking to remove former Chief Justice Ma. Lourdes Sereno from office, and the defense of the late President Benigno Aquino III before the Philippine Graft Court.  

Key practice areas
  • Appellate
  • Arbitration
  • Commercial and transactions
  • Commercial disputes
  • Construction and real estate
  • Dispute resolution
  • Energy and construction
  • Family and matrimonial
  • Government and regulatory
  • Intellectual property
  • International arbitration
  • Labor and employment
  • Product liability and recall
  • Tax disputes
  • White collar crime
Sector expertise
  • Construction and materials

     

  • Consumer goods and services

     

  • Energy

     

  • Financial services

     

  • Government and public policy

     

  • Media

     

  • Mining

     

  • Oil and gas

     

  • Real estate

     

  • Shipping

     

  • Technology and telecommunications

     

  • Transport

     

  • Utilities

Address:
34th Floor, Tower I, The Enterprise Center
6766 Ayala Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Makati, Metro Manila, 1226
Tel:+6388937623 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://www.pbrlaw.com.ph
Rankings published in 2026
Commercial and transactions
Tier 2
15 firms ranked
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Tier 1

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
9 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
10 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
7 practice areas
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PunoLaw
1 practice area
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos (PJS Law)
3 practice areas
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Government and regulatory
Recommended
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Recommended

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
9 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Other Notable Firms

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10 practice areas
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Intellectual property
Tier 2
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Tier 1

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
9 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
10 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Baranda & Associates
5 practice areas
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Bengzon Negre Untalan
5 practice areas
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Esguerra & Blanco Law Offices
2 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

Betita Cabilao Casuela Sarmiento
2 practice areas
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
7 practice areas
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Hechanova Bugay Vilchez & Andaya-Racadio
1 practice area
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International arbitration
Recommended
6 firms ranked
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Recommended

Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
10 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Labor and employment
Tier 3
16 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Quisumbing Torres
10 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Platon Martinez Flores San Pedro & Leano
1 practice area
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Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako
5 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
10 practice areas
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Tier 3

Belo Gozon Elma Parel Asuncion & Lucila
2 practice areas
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
7 practice areas
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
9 practice areas
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Del Rosario & Del Rosario
3 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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2 practice areas
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Tax
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Highly Recommended

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
11 practice areas
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Recommended

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1 practice area
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Du-Baladad & Associates
3 practice areas
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Layug Celicious-Sy & Villapando (LCV Tax Law)
2 practice areas
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Salvador Llanillo & Bernardo
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White collar crime
Active firms
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Active firms

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
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