Handle cases including but not limited to collection of sum of money, damages, specific performance, breach of contract, preliminary attachments, garnishments, replevin, temporary restraining orders/injunctions, probate of wills, change of name/correction of entry, annulment of marriage, custody, support, adoption, etc.
Review and application of labor standards, termination of employment for just (i.e. misconduct, negligence) and authorized causes (i.e. redundancy), collective bargaining, certification election, illegal dismissal, money claims, filing of position papers and other pleadings before the Labor Arbiter.
Process conveyances of real property transactions (drafting of deed of sale, payment of relevant taxes before the Bureau of Internal Revenue, securing of Certificate Authorizing Registration, securing of new title), annotations and removal of liens, adverse claims, notice of lis pendens, mortgages in the title.
Also conduct real estate litigations involving quieting of title, annulment of title, foreclosure, action to compel surrender of title, action for issuance of writ of possession, action reinvidicatoria / publiciana, land registration, reconstitution, unlawful detainer or forcible entry. We also assist clients in cases before the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development.
Trademark/patent applications, trademark and patent search, international patents, copyright, response to Official Action Papers.
Cases for trademark/patent infringement, unfair competition and damages including implementation of search warrants and cancellation of trademark/patent registration.
Preliminary investigations before the public prosecutor’s office, the Department of Justice, and trial at the Metropolitan/Municipal/Regional Trial Court levels for crimes punishable by the Revised Corporation Code and special penal laws.
Advocacy, consultations, and representation on tax and customs assessments and post entry audits, protests and disputed assessments.
Corporate housekeeping (issuance of board resolutions, secretary’s certificates, updating of stock and transfer book, keeping of minutes and the like), incorporation, registration of foreign corporations, PEZA / BOI registrations, amendment of articles of incorporation (i.e. increase of authorized capital stock), dissolution, conduct of due diligence, application of bulk sales law, business law practice - business name registration, mayor’s/business permit, SSS, Pag-Ibig, Home Development Mutual Fund application, barangay clearance, and mergers and acquisitions.
We also represent our clients in corporate litigation such as intra-corporate dispute and derivative suits. We also provide advisory services and representation in matters of competition law.
Conciliation and advice on IT related issues including review and drafting of contracts, service agreements, descriptions and the like.
Appeals before higher courts and quasi-judicial agencies such as the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, National Labor Relations Commission, Court of Tax Appeals, Office of the President, and other tribunals.
Consultation and advice on effective tax schemes and modules, institution of trusts, and other practical means of estate and wealth planning.
Assist in application, extension and renewal of PEZA Visa, Tourist Visa [9a], Treaty Trader/Investor Visa [9D], Prearranged Employee/Missionary [9G], Student Visa [9F], Conversion to a Quotas Immigrant [13], Amendment of Probationary Non-Quota Immigrant Visa to Temporary/Permanent Resident Visa [13A], Conversion to a Returning Resident [13E], Conversion to a Returning Former Filipino Citizen [13G], Change of Status to Married to a Filipino, Recognition as Filipino Citizen, Retention or Reacquisition of Filipino Citizenship [RA 9225], Dual Citizenship, Special Work Permit, Cancellation of Alien Registry by Reason of Marriage and Granting of Philippine Citizenship, Special Retirees Residents Visa, Special Investors Residents Visa, Alien Employment Permit.
Handle insurance-related concerns including representation with the Insurance Commission and courts with concurrent jurisdiction.
Handle consumer complaints with regard to products; procurement of various permits from the Department of Trade and Industry and Bureau of Foods and Drugs.
Consultation and advice on data privacy concerns of various data processing entities. We assist our clients in drafting compliant data privacy policies and covenants.
Assist and represent clients in commercial arbitration proceedings with various arbitral tribunals.
Assists and ensures clientele preparedness in the event of fact-finding investigations conducted by the Philippine Competition Commission on issues regarding the Philippine Competition Act, its IRR, and other competition laws.
Assist and provide guidance to clients in securing construction licenses with the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB).
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