Expertise
Business Disputes & Commercial Litigation
Evidence, procedure and business objectives brought into a coherent dispute strategy.
Disputes & LitigationDiscuss a Business Dispute
Control the evidence, exposure, and business objective before the dispute controls the company.
Tax and corporate-led, litigation-capable
The firm treats disputes as business problems, not merely court cases. Early work focuses on the record, exposure, procedural posture and practical objective before a response or filing changes the position.
Last reviewed: 21 August 2026
Different stages need different work
| Situation | Initial work |
|---|---|
| Before filing | Objective, proof, forum, recoverability and alternatives. |
| Active case | Pleadings, defenses, witnesses and case calendar. |
| Urgent protection | Specific provisional remedy, evidence and bond risks. |
| Enforcement | Judgment, assets and lawful recovery steps. |
When to contact the firm
Before sending a formal response or making an admission
Before producing documents
After a demand, complaint, subpoena or agency notice
When evidence may be deleted, lost or altered
When a response or filing deadline may be running
Before the dispute affects operations, financing, ownership or reputation
What an initial review should resolve
The initial review identifies the issue, material records, immediate deadline and available next steps. Its output may be an issues list, procedural calendar or recommendation for a defined further engagement, depending on the agreed scope. Detailed drafting, filings, negotiations and representation are not automatically included.
Useful next reading: pre-suit assessment, first response, provisional remedies, electronic records.
What to prepare
Scope limits and separately scoped work
BIR assessments and CTA matters route primarily through Tax and BIR
Employer disputes route primarily through Employer Legal Risk
Unrelated criminal or private matters route through Selected Special Matters screening
Litigation and formal proceedings require a separately accepted written scope
Common questions
Should we answer a demand before obtaining legal advice?
Preserve the document and relevant records. The appropriate response depends on the forum, facts, deadline, evidence and business objective.
Does every dispute require litigation?
No. Triage considers preservation, correspondence, negotiation, administrative response, settlement and formal proceedings.
Related services
Start with the document, risk and deadline.
An inquiry does not create an engagement. Conflict checking and written acceptance are required before the firm accepts work. Do not send extensive confidential material until the secure channel is confirmed.
Request a Dispute TriagePeople
Relevant counsel and support.
Assignments follow the firm’s assessment of fit, conflicts and scope.
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