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.

About Gonzalez and Associates Law Firm

5 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Immigration
Real Estate
Employment & Labor
Intellectual Property

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Professional legal services in Lawsuits & Disputes.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Professional legal services in Business.
Accounting & Auditing
FDA Law
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

The firm assists entrepreneurs and foreign investors with planning and registering Philippine entities, including domestic corporations, branch or representative offices, RHQs and ROHQs. Services cover drafting articles and bylaws, opening local bank accounts, SEC incorporation, barangay clearances, mayor’s permits, BIR registration, SSS, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG enrollment, and corporate secretary support. The team also evaluates eligibility for PEZA or BOI incentives and processes applications to secure tax holidays or special rates where available.
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

Professional legal services in Criminal Defense.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Immigration

The immigration team secures and maintains the appropriate status for foreign nationals, including 9g work visas and Alien Employment Permits, tourist visa extensions, and changes of status to immigrant, Special Investor’s Resident or retirement categories. They handle immigration litigation such as bail, voluntary deportation and habeas petitions, and prepare filings to lift blacklist orders so clients can enter or depart the Philippines without disruption.

Real Estate

For property acquisitions, the firm performs full due diligence to protect buyers before closing. Lawyers verify documentation, review risks and liabilities, and coordinate the processing of requirements before government offices and registries. The team advises on ownership and investment structures that align with Philippine rules, and shepherds clients through contract review, compliance steps and post closing formalities to prevent unexpected costs and disputes.

Employment & Labor

The firm represents employers and employees in labor litigation and dispute resolution, and provides ongoing labor consultancy to help clients comply with Philippine employment standards. Services include policy and contract review, handling complaints and mediations, and pursuing or defending claims before labor authorities and courts with an emphasis on timely, cost efficient resolutions.

Intellectual Property

The practice protects and commercializes IP assets by filing and prosecuting patents, trademarks and trade names, and documenting licensing and assignment arrangements. The team advises on ownership, registration strategies and portfolio management so that businesses can secure rights, avoid conflicts and leverage their innovations in the Philippine market.

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