Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia (CMT) is pleased to announce its recognition in the Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings, a leading guide to dispute resolution firms and practitioners in the region.
Firm Rankings
Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia has been ranked across multiple practice areas, reflecting the firm’s strength in both contentious and advisory work:
• Tier 1 – Intellectual Property
• Tier 2 – Commercial and Transactions
• Tier 3 – Labor and Employment
• Recommended – Government and Regulatory
These rankings highlight CMT’s continued capability in handling complex disputes, including intellectual property enforcement, commercial litigation, regulatory matters, and employment-related cases.
Individual Recognitions
Several CMT lawyers were also individually recognized for their contributions to dispute resolution:
• Simeon V. Marcelo – Litigation Star (Commercial and Transactions; Tax)
• Susan D. Villanueva – Litigation Star (Philippines); Top 100 Women in Litigation – Asia-Pacific
• John Jerico L. Balisnomo – Litigation Star (Government and Regulatory)
• Miguel U. Silos – Litigation Star (Commercial and Transactions; Tax)
• John Y. Chua – Future Star (Commercial and Transactions; Government and Regulatory)
• Carla S. Pingul – Future Star (Commercial and Transactions)
These distinctions are based on extensive research, including interviews with clients, peers, and market participants, as well as an evaluation of recent casework and professional standing.
About Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific
Benchmark Litigation is widely regarded as a definitive guide to the world’s leading litigation firms and lawyers. Its Asia-Pacific rankings are based on comprehensive research conducted by experienced analysts, focusing on dispute resolution capabilities, client feedback, and peer recognition.
CMT thanks its clients and peers for their continued trust and support, and remains committed to delivering strategic, effective, and results-driven legal representation across all areas of dispute resolution.
View the full Benchmark Litigation Asia-Pacific 2026 rankings:
https://benchmarklitigation.com/Jurisdiction/the-philippines/Rankings/8497#rankings
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