Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)‘s team is well-regarded for its expertise in labour standards and employee benefits compliance. It also has a strong track-record in advising on employment contracts and representing clients in complex labour litigation. The firm maintains a diverse client base across the aviation, fintech, energy and financial services sectors, regularly acting for leading multinational corporations on high-stakes employment matters. Practice head Cesar E. Santamaria, Jr. advises on cross-border employment contracts, regulatory compliance and redundancy matters. Vladi Miguel Lazaro is experienced in employee misconduct investigations, while Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio is skilled at handling restructuring and termination issues. Nicolo Mendiola frequently provides assistance on matters involving organisational restructuring, while also being active in employment litigation.

Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad‘s practice covers the full spectrum of labour standards, labour litigation and immigration issues. The team’s diverse client roster spans the insurance, manufacturing and tech sectors. Reynaldo Dizon leads the group alongside Kristine Bongcaron. Dizon specialises in employee dismissal cases, while Bongcaron is focused on matters involving disciplinary actions and data privacy laws. Shirley F. Alinea and Gino Paulo Uy co-head the immigration practice, regularly assisting foreign nationals with visa applications, residency issues, and citizenship concerns.

Quisumbing Torres‘ team is well-regarded for its capabilities advising corporate clients on employment-related issues encompassing terminations, labour union organisations, reorganisations and policy changes. The team is regularly instructed by multinational corporations across the aviation, energy and e-commerce sectors. The group is headed up by Kenneth Chua, who brings expertise in executive transfers and redundancies, particularly in cases involving cross-border elements. Gil Roberto Zerrudo is skilled at negotiating contractor agreements, while Eliseo Zuñiga, Jr. focuses on commercial and employment litigation. Miguel Antonio Galvez is an immigration specialist, while Patrick Henry Salazar is well-versed in reorganisations, pay queries and policy changes.

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan‘s team’s key focus areas include illegal dismissal claims, employment due diligence, labour law compliance, and transactional matters. The team has a broad client base which spans the tech, banking, energy and manufacturing industries, amongst others. Leading the group, Leslie Dy handles arbitration, litigation and collective bargaining negotiations. Amer Mambuay is an experienced litigator, who brings expertise in illegal terminations and collective bargaining agreements. Rodelle Bolante has expertise providing immigration and visa services, while Russel L. Rodriguez focuses on employment and immigration litigation. Ronald Mark Lleno specialises in employment litigation defence and illegal dismissal actions, while Easter Princess U. Castro-Ty is particularly experienced in commercial transactions and compliance. Emmar Benjoe Panahon‘s workload includes cross-border employment disputes and collective bargaining negotiations. Mark Kevin Dellosa was notably promoted to partner in January 2025.

Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)‘s practice advises high-profile and multinational corporations on a wide range of employment and immigration matters, with particular strengths handling illegal dismissal claims, employment litigation and contractual issues. Its client base spans the investment, tech, fintech, and consumer goods sectors. The practice is led by Raoul R. Angangco, Alejandro Alfonso Navarro, Rashel Ann C. Pomoy, and Mark Benjamin C. Yam. Angangco oversees the immigration group, while Navarro handles redundancy, termination, and statutory benefits matters. Pomoy is highly experienced in complex employment disputes and high-stakes collective bargaining and compliance-related litigation. Yam brings deep expertise in immigration, regularly advising on work permits and visas for foreign nationals, with a client portfolio that includes major insurance and fintech companies.

The team at Del Rosario & Del Rosario exclusively acts for multinational shipping clients on high-stakes incidents involving labour and personal injury, as well as pay and retirement matters. The team is jointly led by Ruben T. Del Rosario who brings expertise in contractual matters, and Arturo T. Del Rosario Jr. who is a maritime and disputes specialist. Joseph Manolo R. Rebano is a key member of the team, known for handling complex incidents including vessel collisions, fires and groundings.

Tolosa Javier Lim & Chua Law Firm‘s offering is well-regarded for its work in in illegal and constructive dismissal complaints, termination procedures and labour standards-related litigation, with its client roster predominantly comprising Philippine-based corporates. Practice head Germaine Chua Apelario Ong is an experienced litigator who appears regularly before the Court of Appeal. Benjamin S. Jr. Tolosa and Antoniella Luisa Maria Trias are also key practitioners within the team.

Estrada and Aquino Law‘s group primarily handles constructive dismissal cases, labour disputes, as well as employment contract and policy matters. The team specialises in advising educational institutions, retailers and microfinancing companies and is jointly led by Joseph Noel M. Estrada and Willard T. Yung. Dane Larieze L. Chua is a key contact within the team who is geared to support on the full spectrum of employment-related matters, including litigation and advisory work.

Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s offering has a workload which encompasses labour disputes, constructive and illegal dismissal cases, policy and compliance matters. The practice is led by Oscar Carlo Cajucom whose workload includes gender discrimination claims, labour litigation, and termination-related disputes. Phillip Don Recentes supports the team across a variety of mandates, with a particular focus advising on employment permits for foreign nationals and regulatory compliance matters.

The team at De Guzman San Diego Mejia & Hernandez is jointly led by a multitude of practitioners, being Michael Mejia, Rodolfo San Diego, Nestor Mejia, Jose Emmanuel Hernandez, Jerome L. De Guzman and Alan O. Tan. The team advises on a wide range of employment, immigration, and litigation matters, including illegal dismissal claims, collective bargaining agreements, sexual harassment cases, and immigration concerns for foreign nationals. Mejia regularly appears before the Court of Appeals, while Tan focuses on contractual and policy-related issues.

Disini & Disini Law Office

The team at Subido Pagente Certeza Mendoza & Binay (SPCMB Law Offices) is equipped to handle employment litigation and illegal dismissal cases, with its client roster spanning the medical, communications, manufacturing and retail industry sectors. The team is jointly led by an array of practitioners: Daniel C. Subido, Ma. Joycelyn L. Guirnalda , Joseph Joel Castillo, Maria Patricia L. Alvarez, Mary Christine Charisse G. Catre and Jose Julius Castro. Jose Antonio Certeza is a key name to note within the team, frequently supporting on matters.