Corporate Law Services, Incorporation and Business Registration, Mergers and Acquisitions

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Holdover Director Disputes and Removing Ousted Board Members Who Refuse to Step Down (Philippines)

Learn how to remove holdover directors in the Philippines: R.A. 11232 rules, meeting validity, injunctions, and quo warranto remedies.

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Appealing Public Bidding Awards: The Litigation Process for Foreign Contractors Losing Government Projects in the Philippines

Guide for foreign contractors on government procurement protest steps, BAC reconsideration, HoPE protest, and limits on court injunctions.

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Prosecuting Embezzlement Cases and Filing Qualified Estafa Charges Against Rogue Corporate Treasurers (Philippines)

Guide to prosecuting estafa by corporate treasurers in the Philippines: proof of misappropriation, demand, evidence, and common defenses.

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The Successor Employer Doctrine in M&A Litigation: Shielding Acquirers from Hidden Labor Lawsuits

Successor employer doctrine in the Philippines: M&A labor liability risks, pending NLRC/DOLE cases, and steps to limit successor exposure.

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Intra-Corporate Disputes – Filing Derivative Suits Against Rogue Local Directors (Philippines) — Procedure for Foreign Minority Shareholders

Guide for foreign minority shareholders on derivative suit steps in intra-corporate disputes, including demand, pleading requisites, and venue.

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Executing International Arbitral Awards in Philippine Trial Courts (SIAC and ICC Awards)

How to enforce SIAC or ICC arbitral awards in Philippine RTCs under the Special ADR Rules and the New York Convention, with limits on court review.

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Foreign Corporations Suing in the Philippines: The Necessity of Securing an SEC License

Learn when a foreign corporation must secure an SEC license to sue in the Philippines, based on “doing business” doctrine and recent rulings.

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The Impact of Mergers on Seniority Rights: Preserving Tenure During Cross-Border Corporate Consolidations (Philippine Law)

Philippine rules on employee seniority after corporate merger or cross-border consolidation, including tenure continuity and retirement/separation pay effects.

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Transferring Staff During an Acquisition: Labor Rights and Separation Pay Rules for Affected Workers (Philippines)

Guide to asset sales in the Philippines: separation pay rules, DOLE notices, and rehiring steps to reduce illegal dismissal disputes.

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Executing an Intellectual Property Audit: Assessing Intangible Assets Before a Cross-Border Acquisition (Philippines)

Philippine IP audit guide for cross-border acquisition: verify trademark ownership, patent title, and domain control before buying a local target.

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