Gonzalez and Associates Law Firm

Gonzalez and Associates Law Firm is a Cebu-based practice serving clients throughout the Philippines. The firm advises on corporate and commercial transactions, business registration and investment incentives, immigration and visas, property acquisition due diligence, and litigation across criminal, civil, labor and intellectual property matters. Its office is located at the 15th floor Keppel Center in Ayala - Cebu Business Park, Cebu City.

Led by founder Atty. Donato Gonzalez and managing partner Atty. Barbie E. Samson, the team includes senior and associate lawyers who handle company formation, family and civil matters, criminal litigation, labor issues, intellectual property protection and immigration work. With over 20 years of combined experience, the firm pairs big firm know-how with a hands-on service model focused on efficiency, cost effectiveness and value.

The firm’s client service approach is pragmatic and detail oriented. Lawyers provide step-by-step support with SEC incorporation, LGU permits, BIR registration, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG compliance, and PEZA or BOI incentive applications where eligible. They handle 9g work visas, tourist extensions, changes of status and blacklist lifting, conduct full real estate due diligence prior to acquisition, and represent clients in negotiations and before courts and administrative agencies while maintaining clear communication and regular updates.