The Firm was founded in 1984 by retired Justice Ricardo C. Puno, Sr., a recognized authority in Philippine civil, commercial and procedural law. From its initial concentration and expertise in litigation, the Firm has aggressively expanded and diversified its areas of practice in the last five years, and successfully positioned itself as a top-tier law Firm in the Philippines. It has progressed into a full-service law Firm offering premium and efficient legal services in various fields of practice to clients, both domestic and foreign, representing a broad range of industries. To complement its prominent litigation practice, the Firm has emerged as a leader in the areas of energy, securities