Dicky Salazar, Managing Partner and Mining Law Practice Head, contributed to the publication, Getting the Deal Through - Mining 2008, published by Law Business Research Ltd., the Official Research Partner of the International Bar Association, by writing the Philippine Chapter on Mining. This publication is found to be a very useful work as it contains a 5 page overview on each country's perspective on mining law. Written in a question and answer format, the information offered provides potential mining investors with an executive and informative summary. The article may also be viewed at www.GettingTheDealThrough.com. The Firm's mining law practice is recognized in the country and internationally as being one of the leading firms in the industry.