Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices (BRLaw) is a distinguished legal firm in the Philippines, renowned for its comprehensive expertise in criminal, commercial, and civil litigation. Established in 1991 by Managing Partner Joel Ruiz Butuyan, the firm has expanded with the addition of Senior Partners Roger R. Rayel in 2004 and Gilbert Andres in 2008. BRLaw offers a wide array of legal services, including family law, intra-corporate disputes, administrative, election, and labor cases. The firm's proficiency extends to commercial arbitration, agrarian reform, intellectual property, admiralty, immigration, land registration, real estate, probate, and estate planning. Through its corporate social responsibility initiatives, BRLaw actively engages in public interest cases, human rights advocacy, environmental law, and strategic litigation.

In addition to its litigation services, BRLaw provides corporate legal assistance encompassing general corporate housekeeping, corporate secretary duties, business registration, due diligence, and legal compliance. The firm also specializes in foreign investments, banking, and securities law. Its diverse clientele includes businesses in trading, merchandising, real estate, manufacturing, energy, information technology, tourism, and finance sectors. BRLaw has successfully represented both domestic and international clients from Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, demonstrating its global reach and adaptability.

The firm's strength lies in its team of highly qualified lawyers, who possess exceptional academic credentials from the Philippines' premier institutions and have pursued postgraduate studies at esteemed foreign universities. This solid educational foundation, combined with extensive practical experience, enables BRLaw to deliver effective and tailored legal solutions. The firm's commitment to excellence and passion for client advocacy have solidified its reputation as a trusted legal partner in the Philippines.

About Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices

Founded in 1991


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Civil & Human Rights
Family
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Media, Technology and Telecoms

Languages spoken
English

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices specializes in criminal litigation, offering comprehensive legal services that encompass legal advice, consultation, and representation across a broad spectrum of criminal cases. The firm's attorneys possess significant experience in handling complex criminal matters, ensuring that clients receive effective solutions tailored to their specific legal challenges.

Civil & Human Rights

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers specialized legal services in civil and human rights law, focusing on cases involving extrajudicial killings, illegal arrests, and the rights of persons deprived of liberty. The firm's attorneys, including Managing Partner Joel Ruiz Butuyan and Senior Partner Gilbert Teruel Andres, have extensive experience in human rights advocacy and litigation. They have represented clients in high-profile cases, such as the Ampatuan massacre trial and petitions before the Supreme Court seeking justice for victims of human rights violations. Through their corporate social responsibility initiatives, the firm actively engages in public interest cases, environmental law, and strategic litigation to uphold and protect fundamental human rights.

Family

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in family law and domestic relations, providing clients with expert advice and representation in matters such as marriage, annulment, legal separation, child custody, and support. The firm's experienced attorneys are dedicated to guiding clients through complex family legal issues with professionalism and sensitivity, ensuring that each case is handled with the utmost care and attention to detail.

Employment & Labor

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, representing clients in labor cases and providing counsel on employment-related matters. Associate Ernelyn Joy C. Santos specializes in labor law, bringing expertise to the firm's practice in this area.

Intellectual Property

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive intellectual property services, including the preparation and review of legal opinions, commercial documents, contracts, deeds, and correspondences. Managing Partner Joel Ruiz Butuyan and Managing Partner Roger Rañosa Rayel have extensive experience in intellectual property law. The firm assists clients in protecting and enforcing their intellectual property rights, ensuring their innovations and creative works are safeguarded.

Real Estate

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in real estate, including land registration, property transactions, and dispute resolution. Their attorneys assist clients with the preparation and review of contracts, deeds, and other property-related documents, ensuring compliance with legal requirements. The firm also represents clients in real estate litigation, addressing issues such as property disputes and land registration concerns.

Corporate & Commercial

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, including general corporate housekeeping, corporate secretary duties, business registration, due diligence, and legal compliance. The firm also specializes in foreign investments, banking, and securities law. Its diverse clientele includes businesses in trading, merchandising, real estate, manufacturing, energy, information technology, tourism, and finance sectors. BRLaw has successfully represented both domestic and international clients from Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia, demonstrating its global reach and adaptability.

Banking & Finance

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in banking and finance, assisting clients with foreign investments, banking operations, and securities transactions. The firm's partners, including Managing Partner Joel Ruiz Butuyan and Managing Partner Roger Rañosa Rayel, have extensive experience in these areas, providing clients with expert guidance and representation. The firm also provides corporate legal services such as general corporate housekeeping, corporate secretary work, corporate and business registration, due diligence, and legal compliance.

Energy, Environment & ESG

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in energy and environmental law, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, permitting, and environmental impact assessments. The firm's attorneys have significant experience in environmental law, including energy law, environmental law, and corporate law. They provide legal advice, consultation, and representation on a wide range of legal problems and issues, including environmental law.

Media, Technology and Telecoms

Butuyan & Rayel Law Offices offers comprehensive legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, leveraging their extensive experience in corporate law, intellectual property, and commercial litigation. The firm's expertise includes advising on regulatory compliance, drafting and reviewing contracts, and representing clients in disputes within these industries. Their team is well-versed in the complexities of media and technology law, ensuring clients receive informed guidance tailored to their specific needs.

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