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The Asia Business Law Journal has listed notable Utopians for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession. Among them, several have been honored as legal icons, celebrated for their enduring impact and leadership, while others have earned a well-deserved place in the prestigious Top 100 Lawyers in the Philippines. These recognitions underscore the fraternity’s legacy of excellence, service, and distinction in the legal field.​

Gil Zerrudo
Utopia 1984, Ces-Craft 23
Quisumbing Torres

​Tranquil Salvador III
Utopia 1987, Mavericks
Romulo

​Eduardo Martinez
Utopia 1988, The Apostles
Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad

​Andre Philip Betita
Utopia 1988, Libra
Betita Cabilao Casuela Sarmiento

​John Siao
Utopia 2000, Xerox Boys
​Tiongco Siao Bello & Associates

Greg Tiongco
Utopia 2000, Xerox Boys
Tiongco Siao Bello & Associates

LEGAL ICON
​Rogelio Nicandro
Utopia 1966
​Romulo

LEGAL ICON
Cesar Manalaysay
​Utopia 1969
Siguion Reyna Montecillo & Ongsiako

LEGAL ICON
​Francisco Lim
Utopia 1975
​ACCRALAW

LEGAL ICON
​Perry Pe
​Utopia 1981, Lakas Loob
​Romulo

Utopians have likewise been recognized in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide, published by Chambers & Partners, one of the world’s most respected legal directories. This recognition further affirms the fraternity’s enduring commitment to excellence, integrity, and leadership within the Philippine legal community.

​Perry Pe
​Utopia 1981, Lakas Loob
Senior Statespeople
Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Francisco Lim
​​Utopia 1975
Senior Statespeople
Dispute Resolution

Rogelio Nicandro
​​​Utopia 1966
Senior Statespeople
Intellectual Property

Gil Zerrudo
Utopia 1984, Ces-Craft 23
Eminent Practitioner
Employment

The Legal 500 Asia Pacific recognized Brod FRANCISCO LIM as a Leading Partner in Capital Markets, citing his work on market-leading transactions and the strong endorsements he receives from both peers and clients alike.

The Asian Legal Business Southeast Asia Law Awards honored Brod TIMOTHY JOSEPH LUMAUIG as Finalist for Dealmaker of the Year in 2024, recognizing his exceptional expertise and success in structuring and closing complex cross-border transactions with precision and strategic insight.

The Asian Legal Business Philippines Law Awards named Brod CESAR MANALAYSAY as Managing Partner of the Year 2025, recognizing his decades of exemplary leadership and extensive expertise in corporate litigation and international arbitration.

The International Financial Law Review IFLR1000 Leading Lawyers Rankings recognized Brod PERRY PE (Utopia 1981, Lakas Loob) as a Market Leader and Brod TRANQUL SALVADOR III (Utopia 1987, Mavericks) as a Highly Regarded Lawyer, distinctions that reflect their outstanding expertise and leadership in the Philippine legal and financial sectors.

​Perry Pe
​Utopia 1981, Lakas Loob

​Tranquil Salvador III
​Utopia 1987, Mavericks