Pallugna Quimpo Alenton Macalos & Partners is a full-service practice based in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines, led by a managing partner and four senior partners supported by junior partners and an associate. The team advises corporate and individual clients across corporate and business law, labor, criminal litigation, family matters, property and estate, administrative, taxation, and contract work. Their lawyers combine courtroom experience with day-to-day advisory capabilities to deliver practical outcomes.

The firm is structured to provide end-to-end support, from business registration and corporate secretary work to regulatory compliance and complex disputes. Clients benefit from meticulous contract drafting and review, strategic risk assessments, and representation before courts and administrative agencies. The group is known for responsive service and the ability to navigate the procedural and institutional nuances of the Philippine justice system.

Service delivery emphasizes accessibility and efficiency, including in-person and online consultations, streamlined notarial services, and clear communication at every stage. Whether guiding employers through labor compliance, defending individuals in criminal proceedings, assisting families with sensitive matters, or managing visa applications and renewals, the firm tailors strategies to each client’s objectives and timelines.

About PQAM & Partners

7 people in their team


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Family
Immigration

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
Antitrust Litigation
Commercial 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 advises entrepreneurs and companies on incorporations, shareholder arrangements, regulatory filings, corporate governance, and ongoing compliance. Its lawyers draft and negotiate commercial contracts, align internal policies with Philippine regulations, and manage business registration and corporate secretary work so clients can operate confidently while mitigating contractual and regulatory risk.
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
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law

Criminal Defense

The lawyers handle investigations and trial work for individuals and businesses facing criminal complaints, providing early case assessment, bail applications, evidence development, and courtroom advocacy. They coordinate with prosecutors and law enforcement, prepare witnesses, file persuasive motions, and pursue appeals when appropriate to protect client rights at every stage.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

The team counsels employers and employees on compliance with Philippine labor standards, workplace policies, discipline and termination, and collective bargaining issues. They prepare employment contracts and manuals, represent clients before labor authorities and tribunals, and design practical strategies to prevent disputes and resolve claims efficiently when they arise.

Family

The practice assists clients with annulment and legal separation, custody and support, property relations, adoption, and succession. The team prepares tailored pleadings, negotiates settlements to preserve family relationships where possible, and guides executors and heirs through estate planning, probate, and estate administration with discretion and clear timelines.

Immigration

The firm supports foreign nationals and employers with Philippine visa applications and renewals, change of status, special work permits, and compliance with Bureau of Immigration requirements. Services include eligibility assessments, document preparation, submission and monitoring, and coordination with agencies to help clients obtain or maintain lawful status without administrative delays.

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