Dentons, the world’s largest global law firm, is announcing today its intention to combine with leading Philippine law firm, PJS Law. The combination would accelerate the momentum for Dentons to become the leading global law firm in ASEAN and allow Dentons to connect clients to talent in six of the largest ASEAN economies with offices in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore and Vietnam.

The combination solidifies a longstanding cooperation between the two firms, culminating in the world’s largest global law firm helping clients to meet the challenges and opportunities in one of the fastest-growing emerging markets.

PJS Law’s outstanding reputation as a leading service provider in the Philippines, coupled with Dentons’ worldwide reach, would enable the combined firm to help clients Grow, Protect, Operate and Finance what is important to them in the Philippines and in 214 locations in 83 countries around the world.

Dentons' unique polycentric approach has been a differentiator, disrupting the traditional model for providing legal services in ASEAN. As each new combination firm joins with Dentons, it can be assured that it will retain local control of its operations, finances and office leadership.

“PJS Law and Dentons share the vision of leading the way for differentiated client service in ASEAN,” said Regina Jacinto-Barrientos, CEO of PJS Law. “Our future combination with Dentons means that we continue to deliver sustainable solutions, first-rate performance and exceptional client care representative of the PJS brand, while our clients also benefit from having access to more than 21,000 professionals around the globe."

“PJS Law's excellent standing in the marketplace made them the compelling and inspiring combination partner for Dentons in this critical market for our clients,” said Elliott Portnoy, Global CEO of Dentons. “Founding Partners Regina Jacinto-Barrientos and Roy Santos, with their strong leadership team, have built an impressive firm that prioritizes inclusion and diversity and is known for outstanding client service. The combination will allow us to provide clients with local knowledge and global insights across ASEAN and around the world.”

PJS Law is a leading full-service law firm in the Philippine market with 57 lawyers and professionals. It is owned and led by a strong team of 19 partners, 57% of whom are women. PJS Law is widely recognized in the market for Energy and Infrastructure, Projects, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Banking and Finance, Capital Markets and Dispute Resolution and is consistently ranked in the top tier by the world's most influential legal and financial publications.

“Dentons’ strategy is focused on finding firms who share Dentons’ ethos and have the proven ability to offer our clients sophisticated, high-quality legal services and business solutions,” said Gerald Singham, CEO of Dentons’ ASEAN Region. “PJS Law is a leading full-service firm and our combination will continue Dentons’ momentum in ASEAN.”

In ASEAN, Dentons now has offices in:

Following approval by the partners, the combination with PJS Law is expected to launch in the coming months.

About Dentons

Dentons is designed to be different. As the world's largest global law firm with 21,000 professionals in over 200 locations in more than 80 countries, we can help you grow, protect, operate and finance your business. Our polycentric and purpose-driven approach, together with our commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity and ESG, ensures we challenge the status quo to stay focused on what matters most to you. www.dentons.com

About PJS Law

PJS Law is a full-service law firm that offers a comprehensive range of legal services in both established and emergent fields of practice. The Firm was established in 1997. https://pjslaw.com/