LAW OFFICE
PRACTICE AREAS
We strive to engage in areas of practice that can be expected of a full-service law firm, but with a personal touch given our relatively compact organization. We provide cross-cutting advice that transcends rigid practice area divisions to ensure cost-effective solutions for all your legal and business needs. Our practice is centered on:
LITIGATION
We aggressively handle the prosecution or defense of our clients’ interests before all courts and administrative bodies. Our highly experienced litigators handle a wide range of cases and matters, including parallel criminal or administrative investigations and related civil litigation.
CONTRACT LAW
​Our team assists in the drafting, negotiations, and review of commercial contracts, such as:
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Service agreements;
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Power purchase agreements;
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Consultancy contracts;
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EPC contracts;
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Operating and Maintenance agreements
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Land development arrangements;
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Employment agreements;
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Non-disclosure agreements.
​ENERGY PROJECTS DEVELOPMENT
We advise on the development strategies for energy projects in the Philippines and undertake all legal work needed from setting up the corporate vehicle for the project up to securing the plant’s certificate of compliance upon construction and commissioning. This includes:
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Providing legal advice on the appropriate corporate structure to ensure foreign equity compliance of the project developer and suitable legal framework for the project;
Advising on existing legal regulations on the establishment of a project company; assisting in the compliance to permitting requirements, competitive selection process for power supply agreements, environmental regulations, among others;
Supporting the timely completion of all project development activities; and
Providing representation in all applications to secure the necessary regulatory approvals and permits for the project.
