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Tax and Wealth Planning

Tax surrounds us, flows through us, and envelopes our everyday business and living. With our passion and expertise for tax law, we help you find the right path in the complex web of taxation and we execute to your advantage, minimizing risks, enhancing safeguards, and maximizing growth.

Our lawyers conduct comprehensive diagnostic evaluations of sound and innovative tax strategies that are aligned with existing tax laws revenue rules, and regulations. These evaluations help us identify potential tax exposures and recommend remedial measures to our clients. While we work hard to prevent or at the least, resolve disputes early and amicably when possible, we are always prepared to take cases to trial before the Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) and the Supreme Court.

Learn More About Our Tax Expertise
Learn More About Our Tax Expertise

Corporate and Special Projects

Our Firm provides a comprehensive range of corporate legal services, encompassing everything from incorporation to liquidation. Whether you are a startup enterprise, a domestic corporation, a multinational company, or anything in between, we have you covered.

 

From the incorporation or establishment of a branch, satellite, or representative office, we offer expert assistance and advice ensuring a seamless and legally compliant process. As business grows, we stand by your side, providing valuable insights on expansion, opportunities for growth, and innovation. Our expertise extends to mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and rehabilitation, and prevention and resolution of intra-corporate controversies.

General Counseling and Retainer

Our Firm takes a holistic look at every business transaction and concern to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid risks that may potentially harm your business interest.

 

We offer unparalleled assistance and expert insights on all aspects of various laws and the impact or relation of these laws to your business operations. With our General Counseling Service, you can rely on our legal professionals to guide you through complex legal matters, from contract preparation and review to execution, offering clarity and strategic solutions to help you make informed decisions throughout the process.

Labor and Employment

Our Firm understands that effectively navigating the legal complexities of labor and employment is crucial for the reputation and success of your organization.

 

With a keen understanding of all aspects of human resource management, our lawyers offer valuable pieces of advice, tailored to specific circumstances and are practical, to organizations seeking to enhance their human resource strategies. From the meticulous preparation of employment contracts and comprehensive employee manuals to creating personalized policies and programs for employee benefits based on your industry, we ensure that your organization remains compliant and upholds best practices in the industry.

Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

In an interconnected world, where the internet and technology are deeply ingrained in all aspects of our lives, our Firm understands that safeguarding data privacy and cybersecurity is of paramount importance.

We have a team of certified and qualified Data Protection Officers (DPO), possessing a deep understanding of the legal frameworks and specific industry best practices related to data privacy and protection and cybersecurity. We are your strategic partner who goes beyond programs, plans, notices, and checklists by empowering your organization and people with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently and responsibly steer the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Our Firm understands that litigation can be a daunting, time-consuming, and costly process. It is for this very reason that our strategy is geared towards the prevention of disputes, and if unavoidable, the exhaustion of all administrative remedies and mechanisms of alternative dispute resolution such as negotiation, conciliation, mediation, and arbitration.

 

We handle the entire spectrum of the dispute resolution process: from advisory and investigative works to negotiations, mediations, and arbitration, finally leading to a court trial. Our expertise lies in developing formidable strategies that are firmly grounded in comprehensive preparation, meticulous research, and a thorough analysis of all relevant factors, arguments, and risks.

Immigration and Naturalization

Our Firm is well-versed in overcoming the complexities of immigration and naturalization law, and we take pride in our ability to offer personalized solutions tailored to your specific needs.

 

From the initial advisory stage to final documentation, our lawyers will guide you through every step of the immigration journey. We handle visa applications, renewals, extensions, and special work permits, ensuring smooth and compliant processes for pre-arranged employment and local employment law compliance. Our proficiency extends to immigration and naturalization litigation, offering robust representation and support in any challenges that may arise.

Technology, Media, and Entertainment

With a dedicated team of legal experts, we excel in handling a wide array of commercial dealings pertaining to telecommunications, media, entertainment, business process outsourcing, and information technology.

We take pride in offering a wide range of services designed to address specific legal challenges and maximize your opportunities. From securing licenses, permits, and franchises to facilitating the smooth purchase and sale of telecommunications licenses, franchises, and frequencies, we guide you through the legal intricacies with precision, efficiency, and a forward-thinking mindset. Whether you are a media conglomerate or a technology startup, our personalized approach will always help you stay ahead of the competition.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property is far more than a mere fancy notion but a valuable asset for organizations as it protects their innovations, establishes their brand identity, provides a competitive advantage, and generates revenue and growth opportunities.

Our Firm specializes in registering, monitoring, protecting, and enforcing the rights of our clients to their trademarks, copyrights, patents, trade secrets, and other intellectual property. Our team of expert lawyers is committed to providing top-notch, tailored, and up-to-date guidance, ensuring that the creative and innovative endeavors of our clients remain protected. We work closely with our clients to develop comprehensive intellectual property strategies aligned with their goals and visions.

Real Estate and Investments

Our comprehensive services in real estate and investments encompass everything from simple portfolio purchases to complex and multifaceted transactions.

Our services encompass property conveyancing, land use reclassifications, land acquisitions, titling, conversion of land, recovery of possession or ownership, commercial leasing, and the entire gamut of real estate practice. With our in-depth knowledge of the real estate market and regulations, we can promptly anticipate potential challenges and devise strategies for you to mitigate risks while maximizing investment opportunities and outperforming competition.

Transportation and Shipping

The in-depth knowledge of our Firm in international shipping regulations and local laws enables us to offer tailored solutions that address the specific needs and concerns of our clients in the transportation, shipping, and logistics industry.

 

We represent a diverse array of clients, including ship owners, owner representatives, charterers, manning and crewing companies, and seafarers. Our expertise also extends to transportation players outside the maritime realm, including trucking service operators, cold storage facility operators, and warehouse and distribution service enterprises in all matters involving the rights, obligations, and liabilities in the movement of cargoes.

Anti-Trust and Competition

Our Firm is a firm advocate of competition, where everyone is on a level playing field and where success is achieved through innovation, efficiency, and quality rather than through unfair, unethical, or illegal means.

Our experienced lawyers conduct thorough analysis and monitoring and provide comprehensive advice on various business activities, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, dispositions, and marketing schemes, ensuring that they align with the Philippine Competition Act, its implementing rules and regulations, and the issuances and advisories of the Philippine Competition Commission and other related laws. We identify potential risks and devise strategies to avoid any infringement which could lead to hefty penalties and reputational harm.

Capital Markets and Securities

The compliance with securities laws and regulations is a non-negotiable aspect of responsible corporate governance and long-term success.

Our expertise encompasses advisory on compliance with securities laws and regulations, as well as the stringent requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Philippine Stock Exchange, and the Philippine Dealing and Exchange Corporation, and guidance on various securities transactions, including meeting key listing requirements, due diligence, initial public offerings, follow-on offerings, and top-up placements, private placements, tender-offers, reverse takeovers, acquisition of publicly traded companies, and backdoor listings.

Infrastructure and Construction

The success of every infrastructure and construction project requires a partner with a solid legal foundation and a deep understanding of the inner workings of the construction industry.

Our expertise covers a wide range of projects, from large-scale subdivisions and condominiums to vital power generation facilities and transportation infrastructures. We take a holistic approach to support our clients throughout the entire project lifecycle. From the initial planning stages to the final implementation, we work closely with our clients, providing proactive legal advice to comply with regulatory requirements, mitigate risks and ensure successful project execution.

FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Web3

While FinTech, Artificial Intelligence, Metaverse, and Web3 have opened new exciting frontiers, these transformative technologies have also raised numerous questions and resulted in stricter scrutiny and even intervention.

Our Firm assists startup ventures, established companies, and financial institutions in threading the relatively young and still evolving regulatory frameworks of these technological frontiers. Our team of experienced lawyers brings a wealth of expertise from working closely with numerous blockchain, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), metaverse, and Web3 initiatives, allowing us to stay at the forefront of industry trends and issues, effectively translate, synthesize, explain the complexities of these cutting-edge technologies, and serve as a bridge between these frontiers and regulatory compliance.

We think progressively and act strategically to develop the most creative solutions to complex legal challenges.

The difference is in our approach. We are not only leaders but also pioneers, innovators, and changemakers. We are always looking for new ways to innovate, make a difference, and execute to your advantage.

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