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<\/strong><\/p>\n Through the years, our Firm has counseled many successful companies \u2013 from small and mid-size closely-held businesses, to publicly-held corporations. Our Firm uses creative strategies to structure a wide range of commercial and financial transactions for clients in many different industries and business sectors. Whether working with a start-up entity or a mature business, we emphasize establishing long term relationships built on personalized attention and an in-depth understanding of our clients\u2019 businesses and legal requirements. In addition to providing these services, we act as counselors to many companies, advising them on day-to-day legal matters. Our attorneys may review business plans and contracts, interpret new regulations, establish employee benefit programs, or recommend tax strategies \u2013 in effect, acting as trusted advisory partners in guiding business decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a” custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We are focused, aggressive and results-oriented in our representation of individuals, groups and businesses, whether as plaintiffs or defendants, at every level of the court system. We listen to our clients’ objectives and then work to develop the best legal strategy. We maintain a highly sophisticated practice, representing clients in all areas of civil, criminal, labor, and administrative litigation before courts and administrative bodies. Our trial attorneys also assist clients in various forms of alternative dispute resolution, such as mediation and arbitration. Appreciating the costs and time involved in court proceedings, our attorneys strive to give clients a realistic analysis of the alternatives.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our tax law practice covers all aspects of taxation related to our clients\u2019 legal needs. Our attorneys have extensive experience handling tax matters for large and small business entities, individuals, estates and trusts, and tax-exempt organizations. From planning to audit, our attorneys work closely with clients and other professionals to minimize taxes and maximize\u00a0 profits.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Our Firm represents individuals and families, privately held businesses and family charitable trusts and foundations. We offer a variety of estate planning services tailored to meet the needs of those clients concerned with the preservation and orderly transfer of assets. To accomplish goals consistent with each client\u2019s long-range plans, our attorneys analyze assets, discuss options, and apply strategies that take full advantage of current income tax and estate tax laws.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n Our Firm provides clients with full services in the marital and family law area of practice. Aside from our substantial trial experience in complex marital and family law matters, our attorneys advocate settlements through negotiation, mediation and arbitration. We have the experience and standing in the legal community to provide effective counsel to clients through the various stages of demanding and sensitive legal matters. We provide counsel in annulment proceedings involving the liquidation of family assets and estates. We are well versed in all aspects of prenuptial agreements and agreements between domestic partners. We also handle wills, trusts and estates, will contests, and other probate litigation.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Offering clients a broad range of commercial and residential real estate services, our Firm represents developers and landowners in the acquisition,<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n We counsel both companies and individuals on a variety of employee-relation matters. We have substantial employment litigation experience and represent<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We guide our clients through the frequently changing maze of local and national government regulations and policies. We help clients develop the\u00a0<\/span>right strategy for dealing with government and regulatory matters. We also appear before legislative committees and state agencies to address our\u00a0<\/span>clients\u2019 concerns. Whether the issue is land use regulations, licensing, immigration, visa or other governmental\u00a0<\/span>matters, our attorneys have the background and substantial experience to achieve our clients\u2019 objectives.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n We assist our clients through the initial stage of studying the proponent\u2019s options up to the acquisition of different government approvals, licenses and permits, and financial closing. We have acquired and developed vast knowledge and expertise in this area of legal practice, as the Firm and\/or its members have been engaged as legal consultants in a wide array of infrastructure and governmental projects in the Philippines [the MRT III EDSA Light Rail System, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Passenger Terminal 3, MRT Line 4, MRT Line 8, Mini Hydro Electric Plants, the Bulacan Bulk Water Supply Project, the Privatization of the Caticlan\/Boracay<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We have acquired the necessary experience in guiding clients through both\u00a0legal and regulatory procedures, requirements and documentation for public<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n We provide our clients guidance on buy-outs, buy-ins, private company\u00a0<\/span>acquisitions or dispositions taking into consideration not only legal\u00a0<\/span>matters and the contract negotiations but more so their long-term business\u00a0<\/span>and economic plans. We have assisted and adviced our clients, whether it be\u00a0<\/span>for a start-up, a cross-border joint venture, strategic alliance,\u00a0<\/span>cooperation agreements, or other matter involving commercial contracts vital\u00a0<\/span>to the continuing success of a company, family or individual.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″ background_color=”#00208a”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″ custom_padding=”|||18px|false|false”]<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Protecting intellectual property rights, information rights (such as patents copyrights, and design rights), and trademarks can be complex and time consuming. We offer comprehensive services to protect and enforce our clients\u2019 intellectual property rights. From start to finish, our attorneys can direct clients through the process of obtaining copyrights and trademarks and protecting valuable trade and business secrets. We are also experienced in enforcing rights related to trademark and copyright matters, including copyright and trademark infringement actions.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″] OUR PRACTICES [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.4.3″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.4.3″] BUSINESS & CORPORATE LAW Through the years, our Firm has counseled many successful companies \u2013 from small and mid-size closely-held businesses, to publicly-held corporations. 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TAX<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
PRIVATE CLIENT & WEALTH MANAGEMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
FAMILY LAW<\/strong><\/h2>\n
REAL ESTATE, CONSTRUCTION & DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
development, sale and leasing of major industrial and commercial projects, such as, industrial parks, offices complexes, condominiums, apartments, subdivisions,<\/span>
office parks and other developments. We have extensive experience in the development, financing and leasing of properties, and in negotiating and<\/span>
preparing the precise documents required to effectively complete complex real estate transactions<\/span><\/p>\nLABOR & HUMAN RESOURCES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
various clients before the National Labor Relations Commission. In addition, we provide advice to human resources professionals on the development of<\/span>
personnel policies and procedures.<\/span><\/p>\nIMMIGRATION, VISAS, GOVERNMENT REGULATION & AFFAIRS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Airport, Propose Three Thousand (3000) Hectare Reclamation, Proposed Redevelopment of an International Airport, Proposed International Cargo and Ship Terminal, Redevelopment of a Public Cemetery, Proposed Redevelopment of portions of Smokey Mountain, Bulk Water Supply for Samar and Redevelopment of a Military Airbase]. In addition, we have been involved in assisting investors obtain incentives from the Board of Investments and other government agencies.<\/span><\/p>\nCORPORATE FINANCE & SECURITIES<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n
offerings, floatation and placements of securities, both debt and equity\u00a0issues, or hybrids thereof. In addition, the Firm provides advisory services\u00a0in determining the most efficient manner of raising equity, taking into\u00a0account the relevant regulatory structures currently in place.<\/span><\/p>\nMERGERS & ACQUISITIONS<\/strong><\/h2>\n
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, PATENTS & COPYRIGHTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n