Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer in Makati City
We appear before the Makati Regional Trial Court, including its special commercial court branches, and the Metropolitan Trial Court in contract, collection, intra-corporate, injunction, and provisional remedy proceedings — and in arbitration where the contract requires it.
A great many Philippine commercial contracts name the Makati courts as the exclusive venue, which is why a Makati case can arise from a transaction with no other connection to the city. Others send the dispute to arbitration instead. The first thing we examine is the dispute resolution clause, because it determines the forum, the timetable, and often the cost of the entire matter. Where arbitration applies, filing in court instead simply invites dismissal and delay.
Services
- Breach of contract and commercial damages claims
- Intra-corporate disputes and shareholder oppression cases
- SEC and Commercial Court litigation
- Collection of sums of money and provisional remedies
- Domestic and international arbitration (PDRC, PIArb, ICC)
- Mediation and structured settlement negotiation
- Injunctions, attachments, and replevin
Frequently asked questions
Our contract names Makati courts but we are based elsewhere. Is that enforceable?
Exclusive venue clauses are generally enforced when clearly worded. It usually means litigating in Makati regardless of where the parties sit, which is one reason venue clauses deserve attention at signing.
What is an intra-corporate dispute and where is it heard?
It is a dispute among shareholders, or between shareholders and the corporation, over control, shares, meetings, or records. These go to designated special commercial court branches and follow their own faster rules.
Should we arbitrate or litigate?
Arbitration offers privacy, choice of arbitrator, and finality; litigation offers appeal and lower upfront cost. If the contract already chose, that choice normally governs. If you are drafting, choose deliberately.
See also: Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Makati City
Contact Eleazar Bangi & Associates Law Firm
Office: 511 Bell Mansion, Bagong Pag-asa, Quezon City, Metro Manila 1105, Philippines. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Email: rjbangi@reblegal.com. WhatsApp and Viber available. Contact us.