When a Philippine business partnership ends, its office lease does not automatically belong to either founder. Learn the rules on landlord consent, assignment, sublease, accounting, and partition.
How Are Commercial Leases Divided When Partnerships End? Read More »
Buyers may seek mandamus to compel registration of valid stock transfers when the corporate secretary refuses without lawful cause.
Can Buyers Sue for Refusal to Register Stock Transfers? Read More »
Learn whether an ousted co-founder is an employee entitled to labor remedies or an informal partner limited to commercial and accounting claims.
Can an Ousted Co-Founder Claim Partnership Instead? Read More »
Philippine law allows partners to seek specific performance and accounting when a managing partner withholds partnership books and financial ledgers.
Can Silent Partners Compel Production of Accounting Ledgers? Read More »
Is a newly admitted partner liable for old debts? Learn how Article 1826 limits liability to partnership property and when personal liability may arise.
Is a Newly Admitted Partner Liable for Old Debts? Read More »
Learn when a co-founder’s unauthorized withdrawal from an informal startup’s joint account may support an estafa case under Philippine law.
Can a Co-Founder Be Prosecuted for Withdrawing Startup Funds? Read More »
Learn how Philippine commercial joint ventures are dissolved, liquidated, and distributed after construction or technology projects are completed.
How Is a Commercial Joint Venture Dissolved After Project Completion? Read More »
Learn when a Philippine limited partner may be liable for taking partnership business opportunities and what remedies may be available.
Can a Limited Partner Usurp Business Opportunities? Read More »
Learn how Philippine law values business goodwill, client relationships, and firm assets during partnership dissolution and partner settlement.
How Is Business Goodwill Valued After Partnership Dissolution? Read More »
Learn when startup founder disputes require barangay conciliation before filing a civil case, including corporate-party and residence exceptions.
Do Startup Founder Disputes Require Barangay Conciliation? Read More »
