Mendoza & Pangan is a boutique law firm based in Makati City, Philippines, renowned for its comprehensive legal services and client-centric approach. The firm offers expertise in various practice areas, including litigation, labor and employment, corporate and commercial law, immigration, trademarks, and acquisitions and divestments. Their litigation services encompass civil and criminal cases, contractual disputes, family law, corporate litigation, and fraud investigation. In labor and employment, they handle employment disputes, dismissal and termination issues, non-compete violations, retirement matters, collective bargaining agreement negotiations, strikes, lockouts, and labor and regulatory inspections. The corporate and commercial practice assists clients with general corporate matters, foreign investments, acquisitions and divestments, joint ventures, and real estate transactions. Additionally, the firm provides immigration services, aiding expatriate personnel in obtaining appropriate working visas or permits, and offers trademark services, including registration, maintenance, licensing, assignment, and enforcement of trademark rights.

The firm's reputation is built upon the extensive experience and qualifications of its partners. Esteban Y. Mendoza, a Juris Doctor graduate from Ateneo Law School and holder of a Master of Laws from Fordham University School of Law, specializes in advising and representing clients in contractual and property disputes, fraud, commercial and criminal litigation, family law, and estates. He also has a robust labor law practice, regularly advising on issues such as illegal dismissal, termination, fraud, tort, outsourcing, violations of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, retrenchment, and labor union-related matters, including collective bargaining agreement negotiations. Eduardo M. Pangan, with a Bachelor of Laws from Ateneo Law School, focuses on corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law. With over 28 years of experience, he has negotiated and structured acquisitions, investments, and joint ventures across various industries, including real estate, manufacturing, food, and information technology.

At Mendoza & Pangan, the client service approach is characterized by personalized attention and a commitment to understanding each client's unique needs and expectations. The firm emphasizes communication and collaboration, dedicating the necessary time to build a solid foundation for each case. This approach ensures that clients receive relevant and effective legal advice tailored to their specific circumstances. The firm's culture is rooted in values such as integrity, respect, teamwork,

About Mendoza & Pangan
Practice areas
Business
Civil & Human Rights
Criminal Defense
Family
Employment & Labor

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Mendoza & Pangan offers comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, assisting clients with company formation, registration with government agencies such as the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and obtaining necessary permits. The firm provides guidance on acquisitions and divestments, conducts due diligence, and structures long-term contracts including land leases, shareholder agreements, supplier agreements, and distribution agreements. By identifying potential legal risks and proposing mitigation strategies, Mendoza & Pangan enables clients to seize business opportunities while minimizing threats.
Accounting & Auditing
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Banking & Finance
Business Registration
Communications & Media Law
Contract
Due Diligence
Employer
Environment
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Health Care
Investment
International
Legal Document
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Oil, Gas & Energy
Securities
Tax
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Civil & Human Rights

Mendoza & Pangan provides comprehensive legal services in civil and human rights law, assisting clients in protecting their fundamental freedoms and seeking redress for violations. Their attorneys handle cases involving discrimination, unlawful detention, freedom of expression, and other civil liberties, offering strategic counsel and robust representation to uphold justice and human dignity.
Civil Rights
Constitutional Law
Disability
Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability
Discrimination
Native People
Education Law
Military Law
Animal Law
Faith-Based Law
State, Local, and Municipal Law
Veterans Benefits

Criminal Defense

Mendoza & Pangan provides comprehensive criminal defense services, representing clients in various criminal cases, including white-collar crimes, drug offenses, and violent crimes. Their attorneys develop tailored defense strategies, ensuring clients' rights are protected throughout the legal process. The firm offers legal counsel during investigations, pre-trial proceedings, and court trials, aiming to achieve favorable outcomes for their clients.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Cannabis
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Family

Mendoza & Pangan Law Firm offers comprehensive family law services, representing clients in matters such as annulment of marriage, legal separation, adoption, and recognition of foreign divorce. Their expertise extends to handling complex inheritance and estate disputes, ensuring clients receive thorough legal support during challenging times.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Employment & Labor

Mendoza & Pangan offers comprehensive legal services in labor and employment law, assisting both local and international clients with issues such as employment disputes, wrongful termination, non-compete violations, retirement matters, collective bargaining agreement negotiations, strikes, lockouts, and labor and regulatory inspections. Partner Esteban Y. Mendoza brings extensive experience in labor law, regularly advising on illegal dismissal cases, outsourcing, violations of the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995, retrenchment, and labor union-related matters, including collective bargaining negotiations.
Employment Rights
Hiring & Firing
Job Discrimination
Labor Law
Pension
Retirement
Sexual Harassment
Social Security
Wage & Hour
Wrongful Termination
Whistleblower & Qui Tam
Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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