Corporate & Commercial
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, including contract drafting, corporate rehabilitation, real estate transactions, infrastructure projects, energy sector matters, foreign investments, securities, telecommunications, banking and finance, insurance, immigration, and regulatory affairs. The firm assists clients with legal consultancy, business documentation, and compliance with government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Board of Investments, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Bureau of Immigration, Department of Labor and Employment, Philippine Retirement Authority, and Bureau of Internal Revenue. Their expertise encompasses the formation, merger, and acquisition of private companies, joint ventures, and spin-offs, as well as corporate taxation and the establishment of tax-efficient investment structures in the Philippines.
Banking & Finance
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, transactional structuring, and financial documentation. The firm's expertise encompasses advising on banking operations, facilitating financing arrangements, and ensuring adherence to financial regulations. Their clientele includes entities in the banking, finance, and insurance sectors, reflecting a deep understanding of industry-specific challenges and requirements.
Real Estate
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in real property law, encompassing contracts, corporate rehabilitation, infrastructure, energy, foreign investments, securities, telecommunications, banking and finance, insurance, immigration, and governmental relations and regulatory affairs. The firm provides legal consultancy, business and documentation services, and administrative assistance in complying with the requirements of government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Board of Investments, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Bureau of Immigration, Department of Labor and Employment, the Philippine Retirement Authority, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Their expertise includes the formation, merger, and acquisition of private companies, joint ventures, and spin-off companies, as well as handling general corporate taxation and establishing tax-efficient structures for investments in the Philippines.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in the energy sector, encompassing infrastructure, energy, and foreign investments. The firm provides legal consultancy, business and documentation services, and administrative assistance in complying with the requirements of government agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission, Board of Investments, Philippine Economic Zone Authority, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Bureau of Immigration, Department of Labor and Employment, the Philippine Retirement Authority, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Their expertise includes handling corporate taxation and establishing tax-efficient structures for investments in the Philippines, advising on the formation of new companies, corporate reorganizations, debt restructuring, stock exchange floatations, initial public offerings, secondary offerings, and tender offers.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, encompassing corporate law, taxation, intellectual property, and litigation. The firm assists clients with contract drafting, corporate rehabilitation, real property matters, infrastructure projects, energy initiatives, foreign investments, securities, telecommunications, banking and finance, insurance, immigration, and regulatory affairs. Their expertise includes forming, merging, and acquiring private companies, joint ventures, and spin-offs, as well as providing legal consultancy, business documentation, and administrative assistance with government agencies. Additionally, the firm handles civil, criminal, commercial, and specialized litigation at both trial and appellate levels, covering areas such as telecommunications law, intellectual property, and product liability. Their intellectual property services include prosecuting trademark, patent, and copyright applications, drafting non-infringement opinions, and managing civil and criminal suits for infringement and unfair competition. The firm also reviews, drafts, and negotiates contracts involving intellectual property rights, such as license agreements and technology transfer agreements. Their clientele spans industries including telecommunications, automotive, retail, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and entertainment.
Employment & Labor
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in employment standards and industrial relations, including drafting labor contracts, company manuals, and consultancy agreements. The firm represents clients in collective bargaining negotiations and proceedings before labor courts and agencies. They conduct seminars on employment-related topics and provide legal advice on complex labor issues such as retrenchment, outsourcing, mergers, and acquisitions. The firm also assists in administrative proceedings for employee misconduct. Their up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and court practices positions them to effectively resolve labor-related issues.
Intellectual Property
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including the prosecution of trademark, patent (inventions, industrial designs, and utility models), and copyright applications and registrations. The firm provides legal opinions such as non-infringement assessments, freedom-to-operate reports, and third-party observations. With experience across industries like telecommunications, automotive, retail, food and beverage, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, and entertainment, the firm excels in drafting and negotiating intellectual property-related contracts, including license agreements, technology transfer agreements, and clinical trial agreements. Their IP department also manages civil and criminal cases for infringement and unfair competition, conducts search and seizure activities against infringers, and handles administrative actions before the Intellectual Property Office and the Food and Drug Administration of the Philippines.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive litigation services, adeptly managing civil, criminal, commercial, and specialized cases at both trial and appellate levels. Their extensive experience encompasses sectors such as aviation, banking, insurance, and securities regulation, as well as matters involving bankruptcy, commercial arbitration, debt collection, contract disputes, election controversies, family law, intellectual property, transportation, private international law, product liability, personal injury, professional negligence, telecommunications, probate, and stockholder actions. The firm's dedicated team of lawyers is committed to delivering effective legal representation tailored to each client's unique needs.
Immigration
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive immigration services, assisting clients with visa applications, work permits, residency, and citizenship matters. The firm's expertise in immigration law is supported by partners such as Ma. Melva E. Valdez, who specializes in immigration law, and associates like Pamela Ann T. Cayabyab and Ann Sophie M. Nepomuceno, who focus on business law and immigration. Additionally, Clodualdo A. R. De Jesus Jr. brings experience in litigation and immigration law. The firm provides legal consultancy, business and documentation services, and administrative assistance in complying with the requirements of government agencies such as the Bureau of Immigration and the Department of Labor and Employment.
Insurance
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in the insurance sector, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, policy drafting, claims management, and dispute resolution. Their expertise encompasses navigating complex insurance laws and regulations, ensuring clients' operations align with legal standards. The firm provides strategic advice on risk management and represents clients in negotiations and litigation related to insurance matters. Their proficiency in corporate law and taxation further enhances their ability to address the multifaceted needs of clients in the insurance industry.
Accidents & Injuries
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in personal injury and product liability cases, representing clients in civil litigation to secure compensation for damages resulting from accidents and injuries. Their experienced attorneys handle cases involving product liability and personal injury, providing dedicated representation to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.
Family
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in family law, encompassing matters such as marriage, adoption, and estate planning. Their experienced attorneys provide personalized guidance to clients, ensuring that family-related legal issues are handled with sensitivity and professionalism. The firm's litigation team is adept at representing clients in family law disputes, striving for resolutions that protect clients' interests and uphold family integrity.
Bankruptcy & Debt
Bello Valdez Caluya & Fernandez offers comprehensive legal services in bankruptcy and debt matters, leveraging decades of experience in handling cases involving bankruptcy and insolvency, commercial debt collection, and debt restructuring. The firm's expertise encompasses corporate rehabilitation, debt restructuring, and commercial debt collection, providing clients with strategic solutions to navigate complex financial challenges. Their team of dedicated lawyers delivers personalized and efficient legal counsel, ensuring clients receive tailored strategies to achieve optimal outcomes in financial distress situations.
