Esguerra & Blanco is a full-service firm that combines professional legal
expertise with unwavering client commitment. The firm advises both local
and international clients on all areas of Philippine law.
Litigation, corporate, tax and intellectual property matters constitute Esguerra & Blanco’s
strongest practice areas. The firm likewise excels in contracts, estate
planning, labor and employment relations, arbitration, corporate rehabilitation,
real property, mining and energy, foreign investments, telecommunications,
information technology, admiralty and governmental relation and regulatory affairs.
Vision and Mission
This Firm is founded by a common faith in God and His goodness, and the faith of its members in one another to pursue a practice of law that is Christ-centered and perpetually inspired by what is true, just and fair.
Believing that it is enabled by the wisdom, experience and integrity of its members and staff, the Firm endeavors to render services with utmost dedication, honesty and competence, thus affirming, for God and country, its modest contribution to regaining the nobility of the law profession and the respect it deserves.
Results-Oriented Practice
Esguerra & Blanco emphasizes – and clients rightfully expect – good results. To that end, the Firm combines innovative and pragmatic strategies with hard work. Esguerra & Blanco recognizes that its success depends on close coordination with and the satisfaction of its clients. Our lawyers regularly meet with clients to set objectives, including developing budgets for attorney time and major expense items.
The Firm initiates periodic reviews sessions with clients to measure progress against objectives and to ensure that the clients’ objectives and needs are being met. In the litigation area, Esguerra & Blanco has and will continue to develop mutually beneficial alternatives to the standard hourly rate system in consultation with clients.
Awards and Recognitions
2024– Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution; Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz recognized as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution; Atty. Abelaine T. Alcantara recognized as Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property.
2020 – Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz highly recommended as Recognized Practitioner in Dispute Resolution.
2019 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Intellectual Property Eminent Practitioner; Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra and Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz recognized as Leading Lawyers in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property; Atty. Abelaine T. Alcantara recognized as Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property.
2018 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property; Leading Firm in Intellectual Property.
2015 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property.
2019 – Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz recognized as Client Choice for Litigation.
2016 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Client Choice for Litigation.
2013 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Client Choice for Litigation
2019 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra as Commended External Counsel of the Year; Atty. Abelaine T. Alcantara as Commended External Counsel of the Year.
2018 – Firm of the Year, Intellectual Property, Philippines; Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra as Commended External Counsel of the Year.
2017 – Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz as Commended External Counsel of the Year.
2022 – The Firm is awarded a Silver band recognition by IAM Patent 1000 as one of the world’s leading patent law firms. Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz recognized as one of the world’s leading patent professionals.
2016 – Honourable Mention, Firm of the Year, Litigation and Dispute Resolution, Philippines; Honourable Mention, Firm of the Year, Anti-Trust/Competition, Philippines; Firm of the Year, Intellectual Property, Philippines.
2011 – Firm of the Year, Intellectual Property, Philippines; Firm of the Year, Life Science, Philippines.
2010 – Most Responsive Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2018 – Highly Recommended in Intellectual Property, Recommended in Dispute Resolution & Litigation, Labor and Employment, Shipping, Maritime Aviation.
2016 – Outstanding in Intellectual Property, Highly Recommended in Dispute Resolution; Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property.
2015 – Highly Recommended in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property; Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Intellectual Property.
2016 – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Criminal Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2013 – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2015 – Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Criminal Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2014 – Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Criminal Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2013 – Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2014 – Leading Firm in Intellectual Property, Asia’s Leading Lawyers; Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property.
2013 – Leading Firm in Intellectual Property, Asia’s Leading Lawyers.
2012 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property.
2011 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as a Leading Lawyer in Dispute Resolution and Intellectual Property; Leading Firm in Intellectual Property, Asia’s Leading Lawyers.
2024 – Atty. Carlos Paulo M. Villaruz recognized as Litigation Lawyer of the Year.
2016 – Criminal Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2014 – Criminal Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Corporate Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2016 – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2011 – Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2010 – Intellectual Property aw Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2013 Litigation Law Firm of the Year, Philippines; Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year, Philippines.
2016 – DealMakers Country Awards, Best IP Law Firm, Philippines; Managing Intellectual Property, IP Star, Philippines.
2015 – M&A Awards, Most Outstanding Full Service Law Firm, Philippines.
2013 – ILO Client Choice, Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as the winner of the Philippines General Corporate Category.
2012 – Finance Law Awards, Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year.
2011 – Atty. Ramon S. Esguerra recognized as Asia Law Leading Lawyers, Intellectual Property.
Connect with us.
Esguerra and Blanco Law Offices,
S & L Building, Dela Rosa corner Esteban Streets, Legaspi Village, Makati City, Philippines 1229
Telephone: (632) 8840-3413 to 15; Fax: (632) 8813-8185
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