Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is honored to contribute to The Legal 500: Investment Treaty Arbitration Country Comparative Guide – Philippines Chapter, providing an authoritative and practical overview of the legal landscape surrounding investment treaty arbitration in the country.
Authored by CMT Partners Elmar B. Galacio, Jacques S. Lynn, and Carla S. Pingul, with Associates Maria Josefina M. Concio and Benjamin Xavier J. Antonio, the chapter offers an in-depth analysis of the key aspects of investment treaty arbitration as it applies in the Philippines. Their contribution reflects the firm’s deep expertise in international arbitration, investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS), and the broader framework of investment protection under Philippine law.
The chapter discusses essential topics including:
- The legal basis for investment arbitration in the Philippines, including treaty and statutory frameworks
- Key institutions and arbitral rules applicable to investment disputes involving the Philippines
- Treaty protections and standards commonly invoked by investors
- The approach of Philippine courts to investor-state arbitration awards, including enforcement and sovereign immunity considerations
- Emerging trends and developments that may impact investment treaty arbitration in the Philippines
Through this publication, CMT continues to contribute thought leadership to the evolving field of international arbitration. The firm remains committed to promoting a deeper understanding of dispute resolution mechanisms available to foreign investors and states alike.
We thank The Legal 500 for the opportunity to share our insights alongside other global experts and to further the development of arbitration practice in the region.
Read the full Philippines chapter here:
https://www.legal500.com/guides/chapter/philippines-investment-treaty-arbitration
For more on our International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution practice, please visit www.cruzmarcelo.com.
