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
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
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
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
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.
Chrysologus E. Herrera
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Niboe obtained his Juris Doctor Degree, with multiple Dean’s Service awards, from the University of the Philippines College of Law, and his Bachelor’s in Public Administration from the same University. He specializes in mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, energy law, contract management and review, and legal research.
Emelito C. Sison
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
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.
Harriete C. Lugue
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Harr was admitted to the Bar in 2023. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Arellano University School of Law and her bachelor’s degree in Broadcast Communication from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines. Her practice areas include civil and criminal litigation, special proceedings, labor and employment, energy law, corporate law, immigration, mergers and acquisitions, and technology, media & telecommunications.
The Specialists
Sandy K. Ang
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.
Ema P. Mendoza
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
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.