Legal Updates

SRMO was recognized by Asian Legal Business (ALB) as the Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year at the 9th Annual Philippine Law Awards 2024. Held at the Makati Shangri-la on November 14, 2024, this prestigious award highlights SRMO’s unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional legal counsel and advocacy in labor and employment law.

SRMO’s success is attributed to its team of competent and seasoned lawyers who possess a deep understanding of the Philippine labor and employment laws. SRMO lawyers are committed to providing practical and innovative legal solutions to address the complex labor issues and challenges faced by their clients.

In accepting the award on behalf of the Law Firm, SRMO Deputy Managing Partner Atty. Michael Felipe A. Mercado highlighted that the award is not only a recognition of the Law Firm’s extensive experience in labor practice but also a recognition of the law firm’s long-standing partnership with clients in achieving industrial peace.

SRMO’s key labor lawyers are Rolando Mario G. Villonco, Antonio C. Pido, Ariss N. Santos, Jonalyn G. Porquez, Kristine Camille Y. Umali-Garcia, Maria Cristina Caterina R. Lopa, and Gregorio R. Bilog IV.

In addition to the Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year, SRMO was a finalist in various award categories such as Immigration Law Firm of the Year, M&A Deal of the Year, Young Lawyer of the Year (Maria Cristina Caterina R. Lopa), and Philippine Law Firm of the Year.