"Leveraging over 26 years in local and international law practice, Alex Acain champions client success with innovative solutions, drawing on extensive experience to navigate complex legal challenges "
Alexander Llanes Acain Jr., Co-founding Partner
Global Legal Expertise. Proven Results.
Alex leverages his 26+ years of experience in both local and international law to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients across diverse industries.
Aviation Law Leader:
- Previously served as General Counsel for Kuwait National Airways, handling multi-billion dollar aircraft acquisitions (AIRBUS & EMBRAER).
- Extensive experience in aviation law across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Trusted advisor:
- Represents individuals and corporations in a wide range of legal matters, including civil & family law, tax law, intellectual property, criminal & cybercrime, and immigration.
- Manages complex transactions in technology and intellectual property.
International Reach:
- Proven track record handling legal issues for clients in over 20 countries, including the United Kingdom, countries in the Middle East, and the Netherlands.
- Advised international law firm JonesDay on Philippine internet and telecommunications matters.
Additional Expertise:
Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB). Authorized Managing Officer (AMO) for Construction companies.
Proven Track Record Resolving Labor Disputes
Extensive experience navigating complex labor disputes, particularly within Export Processing Zones (EPZs). Throughout his career, he has successfully represented multinational companies in achieving favorable resolutions in cases like:
- Maxon Systems Philippines, Cavite EPZ (1998): Secured Favorable Assumption of Jurisdiction by the Secretary of Labor: Achieved critical assumption of jurisdiction by the Secretary of Labor in the labor dispute at Maxon Systems, ordering the workers who are on strike to return to work, expediting the case and potentially saving the company millions.
- Pilipinas Daechang Steel, Inc., LIIP, Laguna (1999): Delivered Successful Resolution: Represented Pilipinas Daechang Steel and achieved a favorable outcome in their labor dispute and avoided substantial money claims against the company.
- El Cielito Inn, Santa Rosa, Laguna (2000): Protected Client’s Interests: Successfully defended El Cielito Inn against labor cases for unfair labor practices resulting in the dismissal of the cases against the company.
- Closure of El Cielito Inn, Makati City. As a labor law expert, he shepherded the management of El Cielito Inn Hotel in Makati City through the legal closure of its Makati City branch after a remarkable 45 years of operation.
International Representative Experience
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the multi-billion dollar A320Neo Purchase Agreement with Airbus.
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the multi-billion dollar E195 E2 jets Purchase Agreement with Embraer.
- Represented Kuwait National Airways (Wataniya Airways) in the long-term Aircraft Operating Leases with Aercap and ICBC involving fleets of E195 E2 jets.
Education & Court Admissions
- Juris Doctor, Southwestern University, Cebu City
- Supreme Court of the Philippines, admitted to the practice of law on September 5, 1997
- Member of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines in good standing
Alex's Highlights
- G&A lawyer represents former 8Chan owner and founder in the Cyberlibel case against James Watkins (Source: The Washington Post)
- G&A lawyer is in the Netherlands for the Air and Space Law Masterclass (Source: G&A)
- Kuwait’s Wataniya Airways to add 25 A320Neo aircraft (Source: AIRBUS)
- G&A lawyer is in Dubai for the 2017 Airline Economics Growth Frontiers (Source: G&A)
- G&A wins anti-money laundering case (Source: G&A)
- G&A lawyer wins rape case for an American client (Source: G&A)
- G&A lawyer wins patent case against Pfizer (Source: G&A)
- Represented American Michael Ray Stubbs who was accused of having ties to the Al Qaeda terrorist organization (Source: CNN 2003)
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