The Firm assists in the formation of corporate vehicles, including domestic corporations, local branches of foreign companies, representative offices and regional operating headquarters. This specialized practice area involves advising both local and foreign investors in legal and regulatory requirements for setting up and maintaining their businesses in the Philippines. It also covers a broad range of legal services, including corporate services and legal advisory on business taxation, corporate reorganization and dissolution.
The Firm handles full range of dispute resolution and mediation, covering criminal, civil and administrative litigation and includes appellate practice and advocacy.
Merger review has since become a new normal in Philippine M&As with the enactment of the Philippine Competition Act, its implementing regulations and other issuances of the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC).
Banking and Finance is a core and steady area of expertise of the Firm. The Firm acts as retained counsel for many leading local and foreign banks and financial institutions in the country.