Philippine Legal Advice

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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Responding to Subpoenas: The Legal Obligations of a Foreign Subsidiary During Government Investigations in the Philippines

Guide for foreign subsidiaries on subpoena duces tecum compliance in SEC investigations and Senate inquiry proceedings, with limits on scope, privacy, and records handling.

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Breaches of Non-Compete Agreements: Securing Injunctive Relief Against Defecting Executives in the Philippines

Guide to enforcing non-compete agreement obligations in the Philippines, seeking injunction relief, and proving breach of contract against defecting executives.

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Litigating Construction Disputes: The Jurisdiction of the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission (CIAC) for Foreign Contractors in Billing and Delay Claims

Guide for foreign contractors on CIAC arbitration in the Philippines for unpaid progress billings and construction delay claims.

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Defense Guide for Corporate Officers Facing Criminal Negligence Charges

Defense guide for corporate officers charged after workplace deaths: reckless imprudence, OSH compliance, causation, and evidence planning.

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Securing a Writ of Preliminary Attachment in the Philippines: Freezing a Debtor’s Assets Before They Can Be Hidden

Guide to writ of preliminary attachment under Rule 57 in the Philippines: grounds, affidavit and bond, procedure, and freezing bank accounts in collection cases.

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Defending Against Illegal Dismissal Claims: Building a Solid Case Before the Labor Arbiter (Philippines)

Illegal dismissal defense guide for employers: prove due process and valid grounds, document notices and hearings, and prepare evidence for the Labor Arbiter.

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Depositions in Cross-Border Litigation: Gathering Witness Testimonies from Individuals Outside the Philippines

Guide to consular deposition and Rule 23 depositions in cross-border litigation, including procedure, limits, and trial use in Philippine courts.

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Extradition and Corporate Crime: The Legal Realities for Expatriate Executives Facing Local Warrants

Guide for expatriate executives on Philippine warrants, extradition Philippines rules, dual criminality, and defenses in corporate financial crimes.

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