Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm (ABI Law) is a full-service law office in Bulacan, a first class province located immediately north of Metro Manila, Philippines.
We are a Bulacan law firm that values our clients' time and resources. We serve them in a cost-effective manner because they demand efficiency.
ABI Law will never betray its clients' trust. Their needs are also our personal advocacies because they expect our lawyers and attorneys to provide hands-on legal services and advice.
We are a Bulacan law firm that is honest about the estimated cost, timeline, and status of the clients' legal matters. We disclose these information right away because our clients require transparency.
While Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm will never promise a particular outcome, we exert our best to deliver the results that our clients desire. We offer fast and open lines of communication because our clients insist on responsiveness.
Our primary goal is to achieve TRAILBLAZING EXCELLENCE.
Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm is a full-service law office in Bulacan specializing in commercial law. We provide tailored and integrated legal advice and representation in the remarkably extensive areas of commerce, business, and trade transactions.
Indeed, ABI Law’s attorneys and lawyers in Bulacan are experts in the field of law. Nevertheless, they do not isolate the law from the established business principles. Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm is a Bulacan law office that has a clear understanding of business operations. Furthermore, they take into consideration the business judgment of its experienced clients, which include corporations, established companies, small businesses, start-ups, partnerships, and sole proprietors.
CORPORATE LAW
Stock Corporations
Non-stock Corporations
Close Corporations
Educational Corporations
Religious Corporations
Incorporation and Formation
Subscription Agreements
Drafting and Amendment of Articles of Incorporation and By-laws
Election of Directors/Trustees and Officers
Increase or Decrease of Capital Stock
Sale of Assets
Stock Transactions
Securities
Stock Exchange Listings
Derivative Suits
Appraisal Right
Due Diligence
Business Transactions
Restructuring of Corporate Entities
Dissolutions
COMPETITION LAW / ANTI-TRUST
Anti-competitive Agreements
Abuses of Dominant Position
Mergers and Acquisitions
Notifications to the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC)
Remedies Under the Philippine Competition Act (PCA)
BANKING AND FINANCE
Debt Financing
Security Documentation
Loan Restructuring
Compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP)
Conservatorship
Receivership
Rehabilitation
Liquidation
Insolvency
Capitalization Requirements
Foreign Trade and Currency Transactions
Special Purpose Asset Vehicle Act (SPAV Law)
Trust Operations
Investment Banking
Notes and Bonds
Securitization
INSURANCE LAW
Litigation of Insurance Claims
Marine Insurance
Fire Insurance
Liability Insurance
Health Insurance
Crop Insurance
Property Insurance
Flood Insurance
Travel Insurance
Casualty Insurance
Education Insurance
Group Insurance
Credit Insurance
Suretyship
Reinsurance
Home Insurance
Business Insurance
Life Insurance
Mortgage Redemption Insurance
Regulatory Compliance
Compulsory Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance
Auto/Car Insurance
Mutual Benefit Associations
FOREIGN INVESTMENTS AND DOING BUSINESS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Foreign Corporations
Domestic Subsidiaries
Branch Offices
Representative Offices
Regional Headquarters
Regional Operating Headquarters
Joint Ventures
Registration and Compliance with the Requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Board of Investments (BOI), Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), Clark Development Corporation (CDC), and other Special Economic Zone Authorities and Relevant Government Agencies
Applications, Permits, and Licenses
Export Enterprises
Incentives for Foreign Investors
Nationalized and Filipinized Industries
Anti-Dummy Law
LAW ON TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA
Telecommunications
Licensing
Data Protection
Privacy Issues
GPS Tracking
Social Media
Cybercrime
Advertising
Entertainment
Intellectual Property Protection
Transparency
Cyberbullying
Online Libel
Creative Industries
Information Technology
Music
Fashion
Film and TV
Computer
Internet
Gaming
Identity Protection
Brand Management
Publishing
Software and App Development
LAW ON START-UPS
Entity Formation and Structuring
Licensing and Registration
Due Diligence
Capital and Investments
Crowdfunding
Legal Documents
Employment Law
Small Business Law
Business Name Law
Contracts
Regulatory Compliance
Competition Law
Intellectual Property Protection
Website Terms and Conditions
Social Media Policies
Corporate Transactions
FRANCHISING LAW
Franchising Agreements
Disclosure Documents
Intellectual Property Protection
Royalties
Employment
Registration and Licensing
Relationship Between the Franchisor and Franchisee
LAW ON MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS
Documentation
Drafting, Negotiation, and Performance of Contracts
Due Diligence
Compliance with the Philippine Competition Act
Joint Ventures
Privatization
Tax Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions
Acquisition of Non-performing Assets
LEGAL RETAINER
Corporate Secretarial Services
Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Governance
Legal Advice/Consultations
Review of Correspondence
Investigation
Labor Relations
Drafting of Contracts and Other Corporate Documents
Online Legal Advice
Compliance with the Requirements of Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Other Government Agencies
TRANSPORTATION LAW
Maritime Law
Freight/Cargo Claims
Public Utility Vehicles
Transportation Franchises
Trucking Law
Passenger Rights
Shipping Companies
Transportation Insurance
Class Actions
Warehousing and Logistics
Regulatory Compliance
Common Carriers
Bills of Lading
Charter Parties
Accidents and Damages
Warsaw Convention
Carriage of Goods by Sea Act
Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm is a law office in Bulacan that offers customized labor law and employment solutions for all kinds of businesses and employees.
It is indispensable for both employers and employees to have a solid comprehension of the different labor laws in the Philippines. Mistakes in the field of labor law would be too expensive for businesses. On the part of employees, their ignorance of the labor law provisions that apply to them might lead to exploitation by the employers. In both these instances, they would need the reliability of this Bulacan law firm.
All kinds of employers, whether businesses or non-profit organizations, seek our practical and responsive legal advice and representation on their labor law issues. While we can provide a quick solution to an employer’s labor law problem, we also make sure that its effects will last for the long-term. It is especially true for start-ups and growing businesses, where a single labor law dispute can erode their hard-earned profits. We institutionalize labor law policies into the internal organization of employers to prevent future controversies. It saves time, money, and effort.
Compliance | Legal Retainer | Litigation | Collective Bargaining | Non-compete Agreements | Handbooks / Rules and Regulations | Classification of Employees | Unfair Labor Practices | Breach of Contract | Compensation Agreements | Confidentiality Agreements | Employment Agreements | Non-Disclosure Agreements | Separation Agreements | Severance Packages | Trade Secret Agreements | Workforce Reductions | Pre-employment Testing | Regulatory Matters | Risk Assessments
A large number of employees are not concerned about their rights under the different labor laws in the Philippines. They hesitate to stand up against their employers in fear of losing their jobs. They are satisfied with what they are earning, when in fact, they should have been receiving much more than what they currently get. We provide legal counsel and representation to employees so that they will be empowered to claim their benefits and rights under the law. Our function is not just to make the employees aware of their rights, but also to fight for it.
Executive Compensation | Separation Pay | Retirement and Pension Benefits | Immigration | Wage and Hour Issues | Discrimination | Defamation | Harassment | Hostile Work Environment | Retaliation | Tortious Interference | Wrongful Termination | Equal Pay | Unpaid Benefits | Labor Unions | Invasion of Privacy
Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm is a law office in Bulacan that has litigation lawyers and attorneys who zealously advocate for the legal rights of their clients. We enforce the legal claims of our clients from the investigation, demand letters, and negotiations to the filing of pleadings, discovery, pre-trial, trial, and appeal.
We understand that litigation can disrupt the business operations of our clients. We try our best to provide our clients the most cost-effective solutions to their legal problems without going into a lawsuit. Our priority is to place our client in a strong bargaining position during negotiations. We represent clients in arbitration, mediation, and conciliation.
If a lawsuit becomes inevitable due to the impossibility of an out-of-court settlement, the litigation attorneys of ABI Law are not afraid to advocate for our clients in any court and against any party. Our litigation lawyers’ extensive trial preparation, solid academic background, and communication skills make our clients confident about the outcome of their cases.
While we are a Bulacan law firm that specializes in commercial, civil, and labor litigation, we also represent clients in lawsuits involving other areas of law. No matter what legal issues your case may involve, Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm will be committed to providing you with efficient, hands-on, transparent, and responsive advocacy that you can trust at all stages of the litigation process.
Commercial Litigation | Civil Litigation | Labor Litigation | Appellate Practice | Arbitration | Directors and Officers Litigation | Business Litigation | Immigration Litigation | Insurance Litigation | Constitutional Litigation | Environmental Litigation | Family Law Litigation
Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm is a law office in Bulacan that serves both Filipino and foreign clients with immigration law concerns. We provide immigration advice and representation to individuals, families, employees, executives, and businesses.
We are a Bulacan law firm that deals with numerous immigration-related applications, petitions, and proceedings. Throughout the whole process, we advise our clients, prepare their documents and requirements, and assist them in dealing with the immigration authorities. Our immigration lawyers in Bulacan significantly reduce the stress of our clients brought about by the uncertainty and complexity of immigration procedures.
ABI Law’s immigration lawyers in Bulacan help clients who want to apply for United States (US) and Schengen visas. We do not guarantee that their visa applications will be granted. However, we assist them in preparing the requirements and in ensuring that they are in a great position as regards their US and Schengen Visas applications. We orient them about the interview and aid them in proving their “strong ties” to the Philippines.
When foreign clients want to live and reside in the Philippines permanently, our Bulacan immigration attorneys assist them in obtaining a permanent resident visa or special resident retiree visa, whichever is applicable.
We provide legal assistance to Philippine-based employers as regards the filing of applications for working visas of their foreign employees or consultants.
Take a look at the list of immigration matters handled by Arceo Balmoja & Irasusta Law Firm.
PHILIPPINES
Permanent Residence Visa on Account of Marriage to a Filipino Citizen |Immigration Litigation | Special Retiree’s Resident Visa | Special Investor’s Residence Visa | Extension of Philippine Tourist’s Visa | Deportation Cases | Visa and Immigration Assistance for Business Expatriates | Filipino Citizenship | Overstaying | Lifiting of Blacklist or Watchlist Order | Alien Employment Permit | Naturalization | Recognition of Philippine Citizenship | Consular Services | Philippine Passport Application | Business and Employment Immigration
FOREIGN
European Golden Visa | Schengen Visa | European Citizenship or Permanent Residency | Immigration by Investment | US Visa Application | US Immigration Assistance | US Tourist Visa | US Business Visa | Police Clearances from Hong Kong and Singapore Police Departments | Individual, Family-based and Business-based Petitions and Visa Assistance | K-1 or Fiancée Visa | Spouse Visa | Children and Other Relatives Visa Petitions
