Nestled right in the vibrant heart of the Philippines, Carpo Law & Associates isn't just any law firm. We're a blend of age-old wisdom and modern-day legal dynamism, nestled in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) - a hub for businesses that pulse with innovation and opportunity. This unique position gives us a front-row seat to the challenges and intricacies of today's commercial scene.
At Carpo Law & Associates, it's our belief that the past informs the present. Our solid foundations in established legal doctrines don't tie us down but instead, give our modern approach depth and authenticity. We keep a finger on the pulse of global trends, ensuring our clients are always a step ahead.
We take immense pride in our team, which is sculpted from the very best the legal academia has to offer. From the first interview to their ongoing professional development, we ensure that our lawyers not only grasp local laws but also appreciate their global implications. With expertise spanning from corporate dynamics, taxing queries, labor issues, and familial concerns, to intellectual property nuances, we've got it covered.
The diverse roster of businesses we've served speaks volumes of our adaptability and commitment. Whether it's an eager startup or a global giant, our clients know that entrusting Carpo Law & Associates with their legal needs means more than just hiring representation; it's about joining hands with a tradition of excellence. Time and again, we've been the chosen counsel for businesses seeking clarity amidst legal complexities.
In an ever-shifting legal terrain, think of Carpo Law & Associates as your steady compass - always reliable, always ahead, and always attuned to your needs.
At Carpo Law & Associates, we provide expert legal counsel in corporate and commercial law, catering to SMEs, startups, and multinational corporations operating in the Philippines. We specialize in ensuring that businesses thrive while adhering to the legal framework of the country.
1. Business Advisory Services
With an extensive clientele both local and international across varied industries, we pride ourselves in offering legal solutions that are not only compliant but also pragmatic. Our goal is to forward and safeguard our clients' business interests while ensuring they operate within the confines of Philippine law.
2. Company Formation
Navigating the business landscape of the Philippines can be complex. Our seasoned corporate attorneys guide clients in selecting the most suitable business entity based on:
Additionally, we collaborate closely with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to facilitate registrations for products including food items, cosmetics, and medical devices.
3. Corporate Compliance
Regular updates and adherence to compliance is pivotal for businesses. We offer insights on general corporate compliance, encompassing everything from regularized reporting with governmental bodies to corporate secretarial duties.
4. Corporate Litigation
Our skilled team of corporate attorneys actively engages in corporate litigation, representing both domestic and international clients. Our services range from preliminary settlement talks and alternative dispute resolutions to extensive trial proceedings.
At Carpo Law & Associates, we stand as a pillar of strength and expertise in the realm of litigation and alternative dispute resolution (ADR). Serving a diverse clientele ranging from businesses to individuals, our commitment lies in presenting impeccable legal assistance. Whether the situation demands aggressive trial proceedings or seeks the subtleties of swift remedies, our team is fully equipped to handle the nuances of each case.
Our expert attorneys have an extensive track record of representing clients not just in Regular Trial Courts, but also in Special Courts, ADR centers, and quasi-judicial entities across the Philippines. Through our journey, we have handled a vast range of legal challenges — from complex money claims, nuanced cases of theft and estafa, and sensitive matters involving violence against women and children, to intricate family disputes like adoption, marriage annulments, and international judgment recognitions. This breadth of experience has enabled us to serve both our domestic and international clients with a unique blend of empathy and legal acumen.
We firmly believe that not all battles need to be fought in court. Whenever feasible, we champion the cause of alternative dispute resolutions. By doing so, we not only ensure a faster resolution for our clients but also significantly reduce the associated costs and emotional stress. Our guiding principle in this approach is simple: secure a resolution that places our client's interests at the forefront, ensuring they benefit both legally and personally.
Our commitment at Carpo Law & Associates is to offer unmatched legal services, ensuring that our clients feel supported, understood, and confidently represented.
Navigating the intricate and often emotionally charged realm of family law requires more than just legal proficiency; it demands a profound understanding of human relationships, empathy, and a deep-rooted ethical foundation. At Carpo Law & Associates, our family lawyers exemplify this unique blend.
Our attorneys are not only adept at deciphering the legal complexities of family disputes but also excel in handling the intense emotional currents that such situations invariably bring to the surface. We recognize that family law matters often involve vulnerable individuals, be it children or aggrieved parties, who are deeply affected by the proceedings. Our commitment is to stand with them, ensuring that their interests are prioritized and their rights are protected.
Upholding a strong moral compass is at the heart of our practice. In scenarios where children are involved, our foremost priority is their well-being. We advocate fervently for their rights, ensuring that decisions made in courtrooms resonate with their best interests, whether it's in relation to custody battles, adoption procedures, or child support agreements.
Similarly, for aggrieved parties who might be navigating the harrowing waters of domestic violence, marital disputes, or other personal traumas, our team provides unwavering support. We offer them a platform where they feel heard, validated, and represented with the utmost dedication.
At Carpo Law & Associates, our family lawyers extend beyond the traditional role of legal representatives. They act as trusted advisors, compassionate confidants, and staunch advocates, ensuring that amidst the turbulence of legal battles, the human element is never lost.
Carpo Law & Associates provides legal services to foreign nationals, employees, executives, and enterprises in need of legal representation, visa processing assistance, legal aid in immigration litigation, and sound legal advice on immigration-related transactions, proceedings, and petitions.
Our immigration lawyers in the Philippines offer advisory and contract review work on immigration law compliance, work authorization processing, and compliance monitoring. We assist clients in liaising with foreign embassies and consulates in the Philippines for consular transactions, such as document procurement, authentication, and other related services permitted by concerned embassies and consulates.
We also provide end-to-end professional assistance to foreign nationals on their Philippine visa applications. Our team of visa specialists will help you identify the right type of visa, prepare documents for submission to appropriate government agencies, and secure compliance to maintain your eligibility for the visa granted.
We maintain close work relationships with the Bureau of Immigration (BI), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and other government agencies that handle visa applications and immigration-related procedures for foreign entities.
We offer litigation services to foreign nationals arrested by local operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for allegedly violating immigration laws in the Philippines. We will submit a Petition for Bail for our client’s temporary liberty while awaiting trial or file a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus before the Regular Courts if the arrest was illegal or executed based on unsubstantiated immigration law violation/s.
Foreign nationals whose names are listed in the Blacklist Order are prohibited from entering the Philippines. Those listed in the Blacklist are found to have committed criminal offenses abroad or are considered fugitives in their home countries.
If you happen to arrive at a Philippine airport with no knowledge of having your name listed in the Blacklist, you will be ordered to catch the next flight back to your point of origin. To help you lift your name from the Blacklist, we will file a Petition to Lift the Order of Blacklist to the BI and attach it with duly authenticated/certified true copies of supporting documents to substantiate your defense.
Our immigration attorneys at Carpo Law will help you comply with requirements from foreign embassies and consulates in the Philippines for transactions related to visa application and processing, consularization (authentication or acknowledgment) of documents, and other consular services allowed to be processed by accredited law firms and visa processing service providers in the Philippines.
We provide authentication and acknowledgment services for documents such as Special Power of Attorney (SPAs), deeds, oaths and appointments, school and medical records, trademarks, and other such documents required to be authenticated or acknowledged by a concerned embassy or consulate.
Non-Immigrant Visas
Immigrant Visas
Special Visas
Work Permits
Certificates
For foreign nationals who wish to apply for visas from the countries listed below, our visa specialists can help prepare their requirements and give them proper orientation on the application process.
At Carpo Law & Associates, we recognize that in an increasingly knowledge-driven economy, intellectual property (IP) assets stand at the core of business growth and sustainability. Ensuring their protection and strategic use requires not just legal know-how, but a deep understanding of innovation ecosystems, industry nuances, and global best practices. This is precisely what our dedicated team of IP lawyers brings to the table.
Our seasoned IP professionals combine their legal acumen with strategic foresight, assisting businesses and individuals in enhancing their IP portfolios. Whether it's identifying potential IP assets, drafting robust IP strategies, or meticulously reviewing related contracts, we are fully equipped to safeguard and leverage your valuable IP assets.
From groundbreaking scientific discoveries and inventive designs to artistic expressions and pioneering business methods, our mission is to fortify the rights of scientists, inventors, artists, and entrepreneurs. We offer a comprehensive suite of services covering patents, trademarks, copyrights, utility models, and industrial designs, ensuring that innovations receive the protection they rightfully deserve.
At Carpo Law & Associates, we believe that intellectual property is more than just a legal domain—it's the bedrock of modern innovation and creativity. Through our services, we aim to create an environment where these twin engines of progress thrive unhindered.
In the ever-evolving landscape of real estate, a clear understanding of local laws, regulations, and market nuances is paramount. At Carpo Law & Associates, we bring to the fore a combination of deep legal knowledge and real-world experience in the Philippine real estate domain.
Whether it's a local entrepreneur, a multinational corporation, or an overseas Filipino looking to invest in their homeland, our dedicated team has represented a myriad of clients in their real estate endeavors. Our expertise encompasses both commercial and residential property transactions, ensuring our clients navigate the complexities of acquisitions and dispositions with ease and confidence.
Real estate development is a multifaceted endeavor. From the initial stages of contract drafting and land registration to ensuring full regulatory compliance and exploring potential joint ventures, our real estate lawyers offer holistic support. Furthermore, our expertise extends to resolving any land disputes that may arise, ensuring our clients' interests remain safeguarded at all times.
The real estate terrain in the Philippines is layered with unique challenges such as nationality restrictions on land ownership or the rights of indigenous communities over ancestral domains. We pride ourselves on our capability to adeptly manage these special classes of property issues, ensuring that our clients' transactions are both legally sound and ethically respectful.
At Carpo Law & Associates, we understand that real estate transactions are significant milestones, be it for an individual or a corporation. Our mission is to ensure these milestones are reached with confidence, legal clarity, and peace of mind.
Carpo Law & Associates provides legal services to individuals and corporations in need of legal assistance and representation on labor-related disputes. We offer a wide range of services in various areas of labor law practice, from settlement proceedings and litigation to labor compliance.
Our labor lawyers have represented startups, scale-ups, and multinational companies before regular courts and quasi-judicial bodies in the Philippines, such as the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court.
We employ innovative and personalized strategies in handling our clients’ labor cases, with the end in view of maintaining harmonious labor relations and securing compliance with labor standards.
We represent clients in Single Entry Approach (SEnA) proceedings of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to facilitate peaceful settlement of labor disputes and prevent them from escalating into labor litigation cases. Through SEnA, we help our clients arrive at a private, non-confrontational settlement agreement with their opponents without the authority of an arbiter or judge to resolve the dispute and the active involvement of lawyers to represent a party.
Where resolution is not possible through SenA, we also provide legal representation before Labor Arbiters, the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), the Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court on a broad range of labor litigation cases, such as but not limited to:
Our labor lawyers also help companies in acquiring a License to Operate as a Private Employment Agency (PEA) from the DOLE.
Additionally, we aid companies in reviewing their eligibility to engage in contractual and sub-contractual recruitment activities under the provisions of Department Order No. 174 (DO-174).
