
Our History
Our lawyers have the experience and passion in assisting the client’s needs.
At Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates, you are always assured to receive expert and top-notch legal service every step of the way.
Yap and Associates is a full service law office strategically located inside Makati City, near Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. Our lawyers are adept in handling business registration, corporate, tax, labor, and civil cases for corporations and individuals.
Practice areas
Real Estate
Real Estate Lawyer in the Philippines
Everyone has different reasons for buying or selling real estate in Metropolitan Manila. Whether you are selling your current home because you are about to move into a larger home or you are looking for help in drafting a contract you can present prospective renters, know that you can always count on our team of real estate lawyers.
Services We Offer
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law has an entire team of lawyers with experience in handling real estate transactions. We understand that not everyone is well-versed in the ins and outs of real estate transactions. Attempting to do these on your own despite the confusion may lead to problems later on. Our lawyers help make the buying, selling, and renting processes easy to understand and hassle-free for you.
1. Drafting of Contracts
Contracts are meant to help protect you and your property, so it’s important to make sure the contract you put forth covers all the bases. Our lawyers can help you draft professional-level contracts for when you plan to sell or rent out one of your properties. We make sure that you and your property are well-protected at all times from start to finish. In the event of a dispute or breach of contract, our lawyers can also help you with the execution of terms found in the contract.
2. Property Registration
If you have just purchased a plot of land within Metro Manila, you will need to register the property with the Land Registration Authority to finalize a sale. Registering your new property can sometimes be a little difficult. Our lawyers can help you with all the requirements necessary to successfully register your property with the LRA, whether the property is for personal or business use.
3. Estate Planning
Estate laws in the Philippines are quite strict and can cost you and your family a fortune, especially when property is involved. We can assist you with your estate planning and make sure that your properties are protected from estate taxes and the like, helping you minimize the amount of tax you need to pay and maximize the amount you leave behind for your family.
Immigration
Immigration Lawyer in Manila, Philippines
The Philippines is without a doubt one of the most beautiful and welcoming countries in the world. As such, it comes as no surprise that many foreigners who visit the Philippines end up falling in love with the country and its people to the point that many of them end up wanting to immigrate here.
If you are interested in becoming a citizen or permanent resident of the Philippines, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our immigration lawyers.
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law is proud to assist foreign nationals with all their immigration needs. Whether you are planning to move here for your retirement or you require prompt visa extension to remain with your current Philippine employer, our lawyers make the visa application process simple and hassle-free.
What We Do
We provide a wide range of visa processing services to all of our clients, including:
Our Process
1. Visa Application
Visa application in the Philippines can be confusing for many foreign nationals and even the slightest mistake can lead to significant delays in the processing of your application. From work visas to student visas, our team in Metropolitan Manila makes the entire application and visa extension process easy.
2. Residency Application
Foreign nationals who are married to Filipina citizens are eligible to apply for a permanent resident visa under the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. We can help review your eligibility for a permanent resident visa and push forward an application to the Bureau of Immigration on your behalf. Our team will also represent you before government agencies when necessary.
3. Citizenship and Naturalization
If you would like to become a citizen of the Philippines, please do not hesitate to call our law office. We are more than happy to assist those looking to become Filipino citizens through naturalization, as well as former natural-born Filipinos who are looking to retain/re-acquire their Philippine citizenship.
Other Legal Services We Offer
As a full-service law firm, Yap & Associates Law is proud to offer a variety of other services. If you require the services of a litigation lawyer in the Philippines for any reason, please feel free to gives us a call to schedule an initial consultation. We also offer the following services:
Business Registration
Corporate Law Lawyer
Labor Law Attorney
Inquiries
For any questions you may have about our immigration and visa processing services, or if you would like to schedule a consultation with one of our immigration lawyers, please do not hesitate to call our office (632) 8251 3404 / (632) 8716 3392 / +63 906 415 1218. You may also get in touch by filling out the form on our Contact page. We look forward to hearing from you.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Find a Litigation Lawyer in the Philippines
As one of the most trusted law offices in the Philippines, Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law is proud to offer litigation services to both individuals and businesses in Metropolitan Manila. We take great pride in offering compassionate, yet fierce, representation in the court of law.
From criminal defense to business disputes, our legal team will always act with your best interests in mind to fully protect your rights. If you require the expertise of a litigation lawyer, look no further than the lawyers here at Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law.
Our full-service business litigation law firm offers a wide range of litigation services to all of our clients in the Philippines:
Our Services
1. Criminal and Civil Litigation
If you or a loved one is due in court in the near future, make sure you have an experienced litigation lawyer on your side. From business cases to criminal charges, our team of lawyers and paralegals have successfully handled numerous litigation matters.
2. Disputes Settlement
Legal disputes are common when things go awry. When this happens, you need a lawyer to help you fight for the compensation you rightfully deserve. If you are disputing the stipulations of a broken contract or you are facing a similar situation, please do not hesitate to call us.
3. Collections
When you have won compensation through business litigation, you are entitled to that compensation. Unfortunately, there are times when you are not immediately given proper compensation. Our lawyers can help ensure that you are able to collect your rightful compensation on time and in full to the full extent of the law.
4. Negotiations, Mediations, and Arbitrations
Whether you are at the negotiation table to negotiate a settlement with the other party or you require the help on an arbitrator to help settle a dispute outside of court, know that you can always count on our legal team to get the job done. We have extensive experience negotiating and fighting for the rights of our clients to ensure that they receive proper compensation.
Other Legal Services We Offer
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law can provide more than just litigation services. We take great pride in the well-rounded legal team that we have assembled. As such, we are confident that we will be able to assist you in a wide range of legal matters. Whether you need the help of a corporate law lawyer or a labor law attorney, you can always count on us for expert legal advice and action. Other legal services we offer include:
Business Registration
Immigration
Labor Law Attorney
Corporate Law
Others
Schedule a Consultation
For any questions you may have about business litigation or to schedule an appointment with our litigation lawyer, please do not hesitate to call us at (632) 8251 3404 / (632) 8716 3392 / +63 906 415 1218. You may also leave us a message by filling out our Contact form. We look forward to hearing from you.
Family
Family Law Attorney in Manila, Philippines
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law takes great pride in providing clients throughout Metropolitan Manila with exemplary legal services in a variety of practice areas. Our family law attorneys have years of experience in handling various cases, from simple name corrections on government documents to more sensitive issues like pre-nuptial agreements.
Our Process
1. Correction of Civil Entries
As a general rule, civil entries may not be corrected without a judicial mandate. This covers many issues, including errors in birth certificates, marriage certificates and the like. Our lawyers can help you prepare any necessary documents, file a petition to correct any civil entries with the Local Civil Registry Office, and represent you in court if necessary.
2. Drafting of Pre-Nuptial Agreements
It is becoming more and more common for soon-to-be-wed couples to draft pre-nuptial agreements. We can help you determine which assets should be protected by the pre-nuptial agreements. Our team can also assist you in making sure any agreed-upon clauses within the pre-nup abide by all Philippine laws and intrinsically valid.
3. Legal Separation and Annulment
Sometimes, things don’t work out between spouses. When these differences become so irreconcilable that it begins to create a psychological incapacity to perform marital obligations, spouses may apply for annulment or legal separation. Our team is well-versed in the delicate nature of separations and annulments, which is why we are fully dedicated to help you get through this tough period with the utmost compassion and sensitivity.
4. Preparation and Execution of Wills
A person’s last will and testament is vital in assuring you that the assets you leave behind for your family is distributed as fairly as possible. Our legal team can help your prepare a legally binding will based on your preferences. We can also handle the execution of your will to ensure that assets are distributed exactly as you intended them to be distributed.
Call Us Today
For any questions you may have about our services or if you would like to consult a family law attorney from our team, please do not hesitate to call us at (632) 8251 3404 / (632) 8716 3392 / +63 906 415 1218. You may also reach us by filling out the form on our Contact page. Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law is conveniently located in the heart of Makati City near Bonifacio Global City.
Employment & Labor
Labor Lawyer in the Philippines
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law is proud to offer a diverse range of labor law & employment law services to our corporate clients.
Our Process
1. Drafting of Employment Manuals and Contracts
Employee manuals are more than just a set of guidelines for your employees to follow. They help protect your employees and your business. Our labor law attorneys would be more than happy to sit down with you to draft your employment manual. Similarly, we can also help you draft important legal clauses into your employment contracts, especially important matters such as non-compete clauses and the like.
2. Negotiations
If it is necessary for your business to engage in negotiations with labor unions, make sure you have an experienced labor law attorney present during collective bargaining. We can help make sure that you are able to negotiate favorable terms.
3. Termination of Employment
No one enjoys having to terminate an employee, but there are times when it simply has to be done. Our legal team can help make sure that you are enforcing a legal termination of employment under your employee manual and the employment contract of the employee in question. We can also assist you with discussions with the Department of Labor and Employment when necessary.
4. Outsourcing
Outsourcing is one of the most viable ways to increase the output of your company while minimizing costs. Our legal team can help you negotiate with outsourcing services in Metropolitan Manila. Our in-house tax law attorney can also help you make sure that your new partnership with your chosen outsourcing firm is properly documented and that you are paying the correct business taxes.
Other Legal Services We Offer
We are fully committed to helping all of our clients to the best of our abilities. This is why we are proud to offer an extensive legal services in a wide range of practice areas . Whether you need the help of a respected corporate law lawyer or an experience litigation lawyer, please do not hesitate to call us. Our team of lawyers and paralegals are more than capable of assisting you in the following legal areas:
Business Registration
Immigration
Litigation
Corporate Law
Schedule a Consultation
Our legal team is always ready to assist you with all your labor law needs. If you would like to schedule a consultation with our labor law attorney or tax law attorney, please call us at (632) 8251 3404 / (632) 8716 3392 / +63 906 415 1218. You may also leave us a message by filling out the form on our Contact page.
Business
Find a Corporate Law Lawyer in the Philippines
Yap, Kung, Ching & Associates Law proudly offers corporate law services for both local and foreign businesses operating in the Philippines.
Our corporate lawyers in the Philippines are dedicated to helping your business flourish, as well as protect your business’ best interests.
We proudly offer the following corporate law services:
1. Incorporation and Business Registration
Whether you are starting your own business from scratch or you are a multinational company looking to start operations in Metropolitan Manila, we can easily assist you with business registration and other market entry services. With the help of a corporate law lawyer, we can also help you apply for business incorporation.
2. Corporate Disputes
In the event of corporate disputes, our team of lawyers in the Philippines are more than capable of representing your business in court. We can assist you with both inter- and intra-corporate disputes and controversies.
3. Mergers and Acquisitions
Are you planning to merge or acquire another company here in the Philippines? A corporate law lawyer can help make sure the terms of the merger/acquisition favors you at all times, as well as assist you with any and all legal paperwork necessary to complete the process smoothly.
4. Antitrust and Competition Law
If your business has been charged under the Philippine Competition Act (PCA), please do not hesitate to contact us. We can provide you with the sound legal advice and representation you require. We can also help ensure your company fully complies with the provisions of the PCA.
5. Dissolutions
There are many reasons why businesses close down. Whether you are closing down your business due to losses or you are closing one business down in order to open a new type of business, our corporate lawyers help ensure your business complies with all the legal requirements, including closure with special government agencies as necessary.
5. Joint Ventures and Special Projects
If you are planning to enter a joint venture or participate in a special project with another corporation, it is highly advised that you have a corporate lawyer present before completing your partnership.
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