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The Partners & Consultants

Jose Miguel C. Palarca

MANAGING PARTNER



A natural leader and negotiator, Miko has guided a long track record of clients towards success. With years of experience in corporate law and dealing with people from all walks of life, he has the ability to come up with unique solutions to seemingly impossible problems.


Miko, a graduate of the University of the Philippines College of Law, has been practicing law for 19 years, specializing in Commercial Law and Litigation. He is a professor of Criminal Law at the same University and is a volunteer supervising lawyer at the Office of the Legal Aid of the University of the Philippines College of Law. 


As a practitioner of Commercial Law, Miko handles corporate organization and formation, foreign investment and special registration, mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring, corporate counseling, governance and compliance, banking and finance, energy and mining, and taxation. Miko also specializes in property and land-use conversion. 


As a litigator, Miko handles various cases ranging from family disputes, contractual disputes, intra-corporate controversies, criminal prosecution and defense, labor disputes, and intellectual property disputes.

Cesar M. Baluyut

PARTNER



Cesar obtained his Bachelor of Laws Degree in University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Bar in 2011. 


His practice areas are Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Litigation, Special Proceedings, Arbitration Mediation and Negotiation, Immigration, Labor and Employment, Election Law, Family Law, and Taxation

Patrick Chris D. Carbonell

JUNIOR PARTNER



Patrick obtained his Juris Doctor Degree in University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Bar in 2017. 


His practice areas are Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Litigation, Corporate Housekeeping, Immigration, and Labor and Employment.

Noel B. Damot

Executive Director



Bong obtained his Bachelor of Laws Degree in University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Bar in 2002. 


His practice areas are Corporate Governance and Housekeeping, Legal Risk Assessment and Management, Human Resources and Labor Relations, Contracts Management, Legal Compliance, and Government Relations.

The Lawyers

Redmond Alejandro B. Lim

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Red obtained his Juris Doctor Degree in University of the Philippines College of Law. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2020. 


His practice areas are Corporate, Civil, and Criminal Litigation, Labor and Employment, Family Law, Intellectual Property, Special Proceedings, Arbitration Mediation and Negotiation, and Corporation Law.

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Mish was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2020. She obtained her Juris Doctor Degree and Bachelor’s Degree in Legal Management from De La Salle University. 


She specializes in litigation, corporate law, labor law, criminal and civil law, contract management, and legal research. 

Barzillai Josh M. Banogon

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

Barzillai Josh M. Banogon

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Illai was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree, with Dean’s Service Award, from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and Bachelor’s Degree in BS-Economics, from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños. 


He specializes in corporate, civil, and criminal litigation, arbit

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Illai was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2022. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree, with Dean’s Service Award, from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and Bachelor’s Degree in BS-Economics, from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños. 


He specializes in corporate, civil, and criminal litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation, labor and employment law, tax law, election law, and family law.

Javier Maria B. Pablo

Maria Isabel S. Hernandez

Barzillai Josh M. Banogon

SENIOR ASSOCIATE

Pabs was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude, from the same University. 


He specializes in corporate, civil, and criminal litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation, energy law, and labor and employment law.

Arthur Lyndon A. Alianan

ASSOCIATE

Arthur was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and Bachelor of Science in Legal Management from Ateneo de Manila University. 


He specializes in commercial law, tax law, energy law, IT law, finance, property law, risk assessment, contract creation and review, and management and due diligence. 

Emelito C. Sison

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Sski was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He obtained his Juris Doctor Degree from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and Bachelor's in Public Administration from the same University. 


He specializes in civil litigation, IP law, contract management, and legal research.

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Maj was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023.  She obtained her Juris Doctor degree, Order of the Flaming Arrows, from Arellano University School of Law and Bachelor of Science degree in Management, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines - Visayas. 


Her practice areas include civil and criminal litigation; admi

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Maj was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023.  She obtained her Juris Doctor degree, Order of the Flaming Arrows, from Arellano University School of Law and Bachelor of Science degree in Management, cum laude, from the University of the Philippines - Visayas. 


Her practice areas include civil and criminal litigation; administrative law, corporate law, tax law, due diligence, energy law, and legal research.

Jeany Del Rosario

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

Paul Joshua T. Suba

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Jeany was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Carlos. 


Her practice areas include civil and criminal litigation; special proceedings, labor law, corporate law, due diligence, and legal research.

Paul Joshua T. Suba

Mary Joy O. Jonieca

Paul Joshua T. Suba

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Paul was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree, graduating as a recipient of the Order of the Flaming Arrows award, from Arellano University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines - Baguio. 


He was previously affiliated wit

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Paul was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree, graduating as a recipient of the Order of the Flaming Arrows award, from Arellano University School of Law and Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines - Baguio. 


He was previously affiliated with a law firm in Quezon City, practicing litigation, labor and employment, election law, administrative law, political law, and policy-making.


His current practice areas include civil and criminal litigation, special proceedings, administrative law, energy law, and legal research. 

Bianca Mae L. Dorado

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

Bianca Mae L. Dorado

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Bianca was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Santo Tomas and her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where she graduated Cum Laude and was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 


She was previousl

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Bianca was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Santo Tomas and her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from the University of the Philippines Los Baños, where she graduated Cum Laude and was inducted into the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. 


She was previously affiliated with a law firm in Cavite, engaging in legal research and legal writing.


Her areas of practice include immigration, civil and criminal litigation, labor and employment, contract creation and contract review, due diligence, and legal research.

Miko P. Martin

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

Bianca Mae L. Dorado

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Miko was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. He obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines, Diliman, where he also obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. 


His areas of practice include civil and criminal litigation, labor and employment, energy law and corporate law.

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Faith was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law and her Bachelor’s Degree in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Banos where she graduated Cum Laude. 


Her practice areas include criminal and civil 

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Faith was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law and her Bachelor’s Degree in Development Communication from the University of the Philippines Los Banos where she graduated Cum Laude. 


Her practice areas include criminal and civil litigation, contract creation and review, corporate law, and settlement of estate.

Mary Ever Tabamo

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

Faith Hedda D. Arancana

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Ever was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree, top 4 of the graduating class, from Saint Louis University School of Law. 


Her practice areas include corporate law, taxation law, energy law, civil law, and criminal law. 

Stefanie Erika M. Peña

Stefanie Erika M. Peña

Stefanie Erika M. Peña

JUNIOR ASSOCIATE

Steffi was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2025. She obtained her Juris Doctor degree from the University of the Philippines Diliman and her undergraduate degree of Interdisciplinary Studies from the Ateneo de Manila University. 


Her practice areas include labor and employment relations, civil and criminal litigation, family law, immigration law, and intellectual property law. 

The Specialists

Sandy K. Ang

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

Regina Gail Versoza

ASSOCIATE - SPECIALIST

Sandy obtained his Bachelor of Laws in Ateneo de Manila University School of Law. 


He specializes in Taxation, Estate, Energy Law, Immigration, Banking and Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Securities, and Corporate Rehabilitation.

Regina Gail Versoza

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

Regina Gail Versoza

ASSOCIATE - SPECIALIST

Reg obtained her Juris Doctor degree and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, with honors, from De La Salle University. 


Her areas of practice include legal research, energy law, labor and employment, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, and corporate rehabilitation.

Ema P. Mendoza

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

PARALEGAL

Ema obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree in Rizal Technological University. 


She specializes in corporate compliance, corporate housekeeping and other services related to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Local Government Units. 

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

Ann Kathline P. Dela Osa

PARALEGAL

Kath obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Degree in Rizal Technological University. 


She specializes in corporate compliance, corporate housekeeping and other services related to the Securities and Exchange Commission and Local Government Units. 

 Palarca and Baluyut Law Offices 

No. 07 Pioneer Street corner Sheridan Street, Barangay Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City, Metro Manila, 1550, Philippines

Tel. Nos. (632) 5310-5844 to 46


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