Our Practice

Borne from a collective experience spanning decades of engagement and expertise in dispute resolution, particularly in complex and high-stakes litigation, the firm has forged a sterling reputation backed by a strong track record of success in commercial, tax and banking litigation, appellate practice, and corporate rehabilitation, as well as in other areas of litigation and various alternative modes of dispute resolution. With a deep bench of highly skilled litigators working in teams led by their seasoned mentors, the firm continues to successfully wage coordinated and multi-pronged litigation in various fronts. The firm’s unmatched record of success in both public interest cases and in critical and high-stakes commercial disputes consistently makes it a top choice for tailored and comprehensive solutions in litigation and dispute resolution.

Our team ensures that our clients are guided and properly informed to make sound and cost-efficient decisions in every step of the dispute resolution process. We provide assistance and representation in the various stages of dispute resolution — for both domestic and international arbitration —

The firm is recognized as a trailblazer in competition law practice in the Philippines. Our team has distinguished itself for its detail-oriented and hands-on approach, consistently balancing full observance of technical and legal restrictions with the commercial objectives of our clients. Rendering a wide spectrum

The firm assists clients in navigating through the ever-evolving and complex requirements of privacy and data security laws. Our team provides comprehensive data privacy and security services, including legal structuring and maintenance of data protection systems, formulation of security measures and procedures, compliance with registration

The field of Family Law requires the highest degree of sensitivity and experience. Our top-notch team possesses the competence and compassion needed to assist clients in making key decisions regarding their families and future. Our Family Law practice provides counsel on all aspects of family

The firm’s team has vast and significant experience in assisting clients define its objectives and ensuring these objectives are met, even working hand-in-hand with Human Resources Personnel, among others, of the organization. The firm effectively represents clients and its officers in disputes arising from or

Led by recognized pioneers in the field, the Trade Department assists various industries in navigating Philippine trade and market access issues. Our team advises a wide range of local and foreign clients including those in the vital cement, iron and steel industries on the most

Since the establishment of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (Central Bank of the Philippines) in 1993, the firm’s lawyers have had the unique experience of serving as its and the Monetary Board’s counsel, handling their most demanding and complicated cases. With an established reputation as

The firm’s Corporate & Special Projects Department provides a full range of services, from basic business issues to the most intricate scenarios covering various industries, to help clients execute complex, high-value transactions. The firm’s lawyers are renowned for their extensive experience and expertise in handling the complexities and nuances of corporate and commercial law.

In recent years, there has been tremendous progress in Financial Technology (FinTech) and the digitalization of business processes, which has led to their growing relevance in various industries and sectors. To help navigate this increasingly complex landscape, the firm’s Technology and FinTech Practice Group is composed of professionals that are uniquely positioned to provide guidance and support to our

Infrastructure projects are the backbone of society and play an essential part in economic development. Among our roster of lawyers are partners who have served in senior government positions and whose experiences lend invaluable insight into the workings of the public infrastructure sector. This allows us to counsel and give our local and international clients expert advice on the

The firm’s tax lawyers extensively and proactively advise clients on the tax implications of their domestic and foreign transactions, and create comprehensive tax planning strategies that are specifically aimed at fulfilling its client’s objectives while being compliant with tax laws and regulations. We represent our clients before the Bureau of Internal Revenue and local government units and assist them

Our firm’s Intellectual Property litigators handle all IP cases. Our IP litigators’ specialized knowledge and experience give us a unique advantage over other firms that conduct IP litigation through their general litigation groups. Our team is composed of seasoned and experienced litigators who have successfully handled a wide variety of patent, trademark, and copyright cases. Our IP litigators have

The firm provides comprehensive legal services in business and regulatory matters related to gaming laws and regulations, and project development. The firm represents gaming-industry owners, gaming equipment manufacturers and distributors, and developers of integrated gaming and entertainment facilities. The practice group’s crack team of lawyers offers counsel on a broad spectrum of issues and areas indispensable to the gaming

The firm manages the legal aspects of real estate transactions and construction projects, providing its clients comprehensive legal assistance, such as advice, innovative solutions, and responsive documentation, at all stages of various property development projects. Key to the group’s servicing clients in property development and real estate transactions is assisting developers of commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects, including

As intellectual property becomes increasingly valuable to businesses, it becomes even more important to have effective legal representation in intellectual property matters. Our firm has an excellent track record in successfully enforcing our clients’ intellectual property rights, as well as in defending our clients against baseless claims. Unlike other Philippine firms, all IP litigation cases is handled by our Intellectual Property Department and not by the general litigation department. The complexity of IP litigation requires the specialized knowledge and expertise of seasoned intellectual property litigators. Our IP litigators have the extensive experience and expertise required to successfully represent clients in a wide variety of patent, trademark and copyright cases.

Our firm advises both local and foreign clients throughout the entire IP lifecycle, from its creation, to its protection and enforcement, and its commercialization, to ensure that maximum value is derived. We provide comprehensive legal and business-oriented advice to clients

Protecting the exclusive rights of creators of original and artistic works to use and publish their creations is essential in incentivizing the creation of more works for the benefit of the greater society. Our lawyers are highly regarded for their

Years of expertise allow our lawyers to efficiently navigate extensive and ever-evolving regulations in order to maximize market conditions in Telecommunications and Information and Communications Technology. Our lawyers represent clients in securing licenses, permits, and franchises before relevant government bodies.

Our Patent Group has been recognized as one of the top patent practitioners in the Philippines. It is led by lawyers who have technical backgrounds in physics, chemistry, and engineering, and are registered patent agents who have passed the Patent

The Trademark Group represents clients in the fields of media and entertainment, clothing and apparel, cosmetics, food and beverage, information technology, oil, telecommunications, electronics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, construction, manufacturing, retail, banking and financial institutions, and even educational and research institutions. Our

Our Mining & Natural Resources lawyers have represented diverse clients on a broad range of legal issues, from ensuring compliance with nationality and capitalization requirements; obtaining government approvals, licenses and registrations; preparing and reviewing applications for pertinent agreements and permits; drafting, negotiating and reviewing contracts relevant to the industry; joint ventures; asset exchanges; disputes; regulatory and environmental issues; and project development. The firm advises on the full spectrum of industry concerns and offers a wealth of resources and local expertise. Our lawyers in the Energy practice have advised clients in the local power sector, from the conventional power generators to the players in the growing renewable energy field.

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