With the recent upbeat performance of the Philippine economy, many companies are considering investing in the country. Philippine laws, however, impose certain conditions and requirements that must be complied with by investors not only during the registration process, but also throughout the operation of the company. Our firm could provide potential investors and those already […]

Entering into contracts is an essential activity of almost every company operating in the Philippines. Under Philippine laws, however, some contracts must follow a specific form, while others require registration or some other act for its effectivity. Our firm could provide the following legal services to clients desiring to enter into a contract with Philippine […]

The Philippines is one of the countries with very strict labor laws. Companies desiring to employ or are currently employing Filipino workers must be aware of and comply with these local labor requirements. Our firm could assist in: Drafting employment contracts and service agreements Advising on employment rights and benefits, and other labor regulations Handling […]

Intellectual property is an emerging field of law in the Philippines. Both the government and the private sector are increasingly acknowledging the need to promote and protect intellectual property rights. Our firm is available to provide the following services to both local and foreign intellectual property rights holders: Registration of trademarks, patents and copyright in […]

The Philippines is a litigious society. Filing a case before the courts is a usual remedy to enforce one’s rights. However, filing a case in the Philippines is not that easy. Apart from having a strong command of substantive law, litigants must also be aware of procedural rules, such as condition precedents, prescriptive periods, deadlines […]

Apart from the foregoing, our firm is available to provide legal assistance concerning other Philippine-law related matters, including the following: Researching and advising on Philippine laws and regulations Family law matters involving Filipinos Criminal matters in the Philippines