SyCipLaw was recognized as the Philippine Firm of the Year as well as the Client Choice Awardee at the Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards 2026 (inaugural live awards) ceremony held on July 2, 2026, in Beijing, China.
The Philippine Firm of the Year recognition marks SyCipLaw's fourth win in the category, the Firm having previously received the award in 2021, 2023, and 2024.
Senior Partner Ramon G. Songco was named Philippine Lawyer of the Year.
Partner Russel L. Rodriguez received the Client Choice Award, in recognition of his outstanding client service and excellence in litigation practice.
In addition, SyCipLaw Senior Partner and Employment and Immigration Department Head Leslie C. Dy was cited among the region's leading women litigators in Benchmark Litigation's Asia-Pacific Top 100 Women in Litigation 2026 list.
The Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards recognize the region's leading litigation firms, lawyers, and disputes based on extensive research, including client and peer interviews and an assessment of the impact and complexity of matters handled by participating firms.
The complete list of winners is available on the Benchmark Litigation website. For more information on SyCipLaw's rankings, please visit this page.
SyCipLaw Senior Partner Ramon G. Songco (L) and Partner Russel L. Rodriguez (R) attend the inaugural Benchmark Litigation Asia Pacific Awards ceremony in Beijing, China.
Ramon G. Songco (L) receives the Philippine Lawyer of the Year Award while Russel L. Rodriguez (R) accepts the Philippine Firm of the Year Award on behalf of SyCipLaw.
Russel L. Rodriguez (L) wins the Client Choice Award Lawyer of the Year for the Philippines and is pictured with fellow awardees from other jurisdictions.