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The Firm recognizes that real estate acquisition demands thorough due diligence, whether undertaken by individuals or corporate entities. With significant real estate experience, the Firm has successfully assisted clients in acquiring various types of properties for a wide range of purposes. This includes facilitating the transfer of assets, whether under individual titles or consolidated titles which are commonly referred to in the industry as "mother titles."

The Firm has significant exposure in assisting clients acquire properties by way of sale, joint venture, settlement of estate with sale, and donation, among others.

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 understands that real estate disputes can be complex, often involving overlapping legal, contractual, and property issues. The Firm has extensive experience representing clients in a wide range of real estate litigation matters, including ownership disputes, boundary conflicts, breach of contract, and issues involving titles or encumbrances. Whether representing individual property owners, developers, or corporations, the Firm provides strategic and results-oriented legal representation at all stages of litigation.

The Firm has significant experience in resolving construction-related disputes, representing clients before the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) as well as in trial courts across the country. The Firm has handled cases involving contract breaches, project delays, defects, cost overruns, and enforcement of construction warranties. With a deep understanding of both legal and technical aspects of construction, the Firm provides strategic and effective representation to contractors, developers, property owners, and other stakeholders involved in construction conflicts.

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.

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 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. 

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 provides comprehensive legal services in labor and employment law, representing clients in administrative, quasi-judicial, and judicial proceedings. The Firm has successfully handled cases involving illegal dismissal, constructive dismissal, unfair labor practices, claims for wages and benefits, and labor standards compliance. It regularly appears before the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), and various courts, offering  representation for different clients in various industries.