Commercial and Business Law

Posts focused on Commercial and Business Law in the Philippines

Where Should Intra-Corporate Disputes Be Filed?

Where should intra-corporate disputes be filed? This guide explains RTC special commercial court jurisdiction, corporate disputes, arbitration, and filing rules.

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How Are Appraisal Rights Exercised During Corporate Restructuring?

Learn how Philippine stockholders can exercise appraisal rights during mergers, consolidations, and other major corporate restructuring transactions.

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How Can Minority Shareholders Resist Majority Oppression?

Learn how Philippine law protects minority shareholders from dilution, board exclusion, asset diversion, and oppressive majority control.

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Can Shareholders Challenge Watered Stock Issuances?

Learn how Philippine shareholders can challenge watered stock issuances, seek nullity of shares, and hold responsible directors and founders civilly liable.

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Can a Shareholder Be Forced Into a Buyout?

Learn when Philippine law permits a shareholder buyout, how close-corporation deadlocks are resolved, and how to document fair-value share transfers.

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