PRACTICE AREAS

Support for businesses is one of the core competencies of the Firm. We understand that businesses require efficient turnaround of legal advice which has been properly vetted by legal experts. For some of the Firm’s clients, the Firm and its lawyers form part of their routine decision-making, providing attention like an in-house counsel would.

We offer legal consultancy services on a one-time, term, or project basis for both individual and corporate clients seeking expert legal guidance on personal or business affairs. We also provide written legal opinions to help clients assess potential legal consequences before making significant business or personal decisions. Our aim is to provide accurate and timely legal advice to help avoid costly missteps and exposures.

We cater to a wide array of clients. We have individual local and foreign clients, small businesses with less than 10 employees, big businesses with more than 200 employees, and businesses that are in highly regulated fields such as energy, realty development, and construction.

The Firm’s lawyers have extensive experience managing high-stakes commercial and personal disputes both within and outside Metro Manila. We frequently handle cases involving contractual breaches and damages. We also provide robust criminal defense representation.

The Firm’s lawyers have represented clients before trial courts, appellate courts, as well as specialized bodies such as the Philippine Dispute Resolution Center, Inc., and the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission.

A substantial portfolio of the Firm includes legal support for realty transactions such as residential and commercial real estate transactions, realty development, conveyances, and financing.

The Firm has extensive experience in delivering comprehensive legal services throughout the entire property investment process, from pre-investment due diligence to acquisitions and transfers. Our expertise encompasses a wide range of real estate transactions, including straightforward sales, donations, extrajudicial settlements with sales or donations, joint ventures, and more.

The Firm has a strong track record in managing project development, including obtaining condominium and subdivision licenses and meeting all necessary prerequisites from relevant government agencies. For condominium and subdivision projects, we also offer comprehensive legal management and consultancy throughout the development, sales, and transfer phases.

The Firm offers a complete range of legal services in corporate and commercial law. The Firm counsels clients on doing business issues, choice and structure of business entities, and business formation.

The Firm also advises on standard corporate housekeeping. Moreover, the Firm is experienced in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts ranging from simple leases to technology outsourcing arrangements.

The Firm has a proven track record in delivering regulatory assistance and comprehensive legal services to businesses in the hospitality industry. Our expertise includes reviewing joint venture agreements, managing legal transactions with online travel agencies (OTAs), protecting intellectual property, addressing consumer protection issues, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and handling employment matters.

As of 2024, the Firm is the retained counsel of at least nine (9) DOT-accredited hotels and several tourism-related businesses such as restaurants and travel agencies.