Issue 5 2019

50 Acquisition International - Issue 5 2019 Mar19443 DivinaLaw is a leading full-service law firm based in the Philippines. Recently, we profile the firm to discover more about the exceptional services they provide, following Managing Partner Nilo Divina’s success in AI’s Leading Adviser 2019 where he was recognised as the Leading Corporate and Banking Lawyer of the Year in the Philippines. nly 13 years since its inception, DivinaLaw has become one of the top law firms in the Philippines. Its rapid rise is coupled with the unparalleled growth of the firm which began with five lawyers and now has a roster of 65 legal practitioners. Led by its managing partner, Nilo T. Divina, the firm has made its mark in the corporate legal practice and its impressive list of clients includes some of the biggest names in banking and finance, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, and real estate. “We consider our clients’ problems and challenges as our own. We push ourselves beyond the limit to give them peace of mind. We innovate, we think out of the box, we explore unchartered territories, we open doors, and we find ways. At DivinaLaw, we adhere to a basic credo: client satisfaction is our burning passion,” said Divina. This dynamic lawyering may be the reason behind the many accolades the firm and its partners have received, including the recent honor of being the Leading Corporate and Banking Lawyer of the Year in the Philippines given to Divina by Acquisition International. With its clients in mind, the firm established an office in Cebu City in 2015, and also partnered with 13 law firms all over the Philippines to strengthen its corporate, commercial, and arbitration-related services. Likewise, the firm enhanced its global reach by joining Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), a by-invitation-only organization with 100 member firms in 60 countries, and also Legalink , a top-ranked network of 60 independent firms from around the world. DivinaLaw is currently the sole Filipino law firm in both networks. Considering what this firm has managed to accomplish in such a short span of time, DivinaLaw’s momentum shows no signs of slowing down. With steadfast commitment to its clients fuelling the dynamism of the firm, it is clear that DivinaLaw will only continue to expand their impressive portfolio of work in the years to come. The Practice of Dynamic Lawyering O Company: DivinaLaw Web Address: https://divinalaw.com/ Address: MAKATI, 8/F Pacific Star Building, Sen. Gil Puyat Ave. cor. Makati Ave. Makati City, Philippines 1200 Phone No.: (63)(02)-822-0808 Email: [email protected] CEBU, Unit 1504 Ayala Life- FGU Center, Mindanao Avenue cor. Biliran Road, Cebu Business Park,Cebu City, Philippines 6000 Phone No.: (63)(32) 416-8018 “...the firm established an office in Cebu City in 2015, and also partnered with 13 law firms all over the Philippines to strengthen its corporate, commercial, and arbitration-related services.” “We consider our clients’ problems and challenges as our own. We push ourselves beyond the limit to give them peace of mind. We innovate, we think out of the box, we explore unchartered territories, we open doors, and we find ways. At DivinaLaw, we adhere to a basic credo: client satisfaction is our burning passion,”