The Firm provides comprehensive legal assistance in various property development projects at all stages: managing the legal aspects of real estate transactions and construction projects; assisting developers of commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects, whether vertical or horizontal, including economic zones and information technology parks and buildings, in meeting the rules and regulations of relevant government agencies, such as the Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB), Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR), Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and local government units, among others; assisting investors in understanding the Philippine real estate market; addressing key transactional issues, including land reclassification and conversion; assisting clients in the preparation and negotiation of joint development agreements, construction contracts and related agreements; and advising parties in workouts, financing and restructuring arrangements that involve real property.

 

Our lawyers aid clients in navigating Philippine property and related laws by providing expert advice, innovative solutions and responsive documentation for the most significant and complex real estate and property development transactions, including the structuring of transactions that ensure tax efficiency.