What we do

Practice Areas

Full-service counsel for Philippine individuals, companies, and in-house teams — the deals, the disputes, the regulators, and the industries in between. Each page below sets out what we handle and how we work.

Technology, AI & Digital Economy

Counsel for software, AI, platforms, outsourcing, and data.

AI governance, model deployment, and responsible-AI programsSaaS, software licensing, and technology procurementIT and business-process outsourcing (BPO) contracts

Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure

The land, power, and connectivity deals behind digital infrastructure.

Site and land acquisition, ground leases, and colocation leasesEasements and rights-of-way for fiber, poles, and transmission linesPower supply, wheeling, and backup-power agreements

Corporate Law & Governance

Formation, restructuring, and day-to-day counsel for Philippine companies.

Incorporation and corporate housekeepingMergers, acquisitions, and joint venturesCorporate governance and SEC compliance

Labor, HR & Employment

End-to-end workforce counsel: hiring, discipline, restructuring, disputes.

Employment contracts, handbooks, and HR policiesRecruitment, onboarding, and talent complianceDiscipline, termination, and redundancy programs

Migrant Workers & Recruitment

DMW licensing, recruitment, and overseas employment compliance.

DMW licensing and agency accreditationRecruitment agreements and placement feesOverseas employment contracts (OEC)

Government Transactions, Procurement & Bidding

Winning bids legitimately and staying compliant after award.

Government procurement and bidding (GPRA)Bid-protest and blacklisting defensePublic contracts, MOAs, and concessions

BARMM & Bangsamoro Law

Bangsamoro Organic Law, regional compliance, and BARMM transactions.

Bangsamoro Organic Law (R.A. 11054): powers and limitationsARMM-to-BARMM transition, devolution, and successionRegional revenue shares, taxes, and BIR coordination

Election & Political Law

Candidacy, campaign compliance, and election disputes on deadline.

Certificate of candidacy, eligibility, and residency questionsCOMELEC petitions: disqualification and nuisance candidatesCampaign finance, contribution limits, and COMELEC reporting

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

Court representation and ADR across all levels of the Philippine judiciary.

Civil and criminal litigationAppeals and special civil actionsCommercial arbitration and mediation

Tax Law & Compliance

BIR compliance, assessments, and litigation before the CTA.

Tax compliance and registrationBIR assessments and administrative protestsCourt of Tax Appeals litigation

Data Privacy & Cybersecurity

DPA compliance, breach response, and cyber-risk management.

NPC registration and compliance programsPrivacy policies and consent mechanismsData breach response and notification

Gaming & PAGCOR Licensing

Licensing, compliance, and regulatory counsel for Philippine gaming.

PAGCOR licensing and accreditationE-games, PIGO, and online gaming platformsCasino and integrated resort compliance

Family Law & Estate Planning

Marriage, adoption, and succession matters handled with discretion.

Annulment and legal separationAdoption and child custodySupport and property relations