Corporate & Commercial Law Lawyer in Makati City

We advise Makati companies on incorporation and foreign ownership structuring, shareholders' and joint venture agreements, mergers and acquisitions, commercial contracts, and corporate housekeeping — the transactional core of a CBD practice.

Makati matters tend to arrive with a counterparty who also has counsel, so the negotiation is as important as the drafting. We focus on the clauses that decide outcomes later: exclusivity and territory, termination and its consequences, limitation of liability, deadlock and exit mechanics in shareholder arrangements, and a dispute clause that names a venue you can actually live with. Where a foreign parent is involved, we confirm the ownership position under the Foreign Investment Negative List before the structure is committed to paper.

Services

• SEC registration of corporations and partnerships
• Foreign investment structuring and compliance with the Foreign Investments Act
• Drafting and review of shareholders', joint venture, and stockholders' agreements
• Mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring
• Corporate housekeeping, by-laws, and board governance
• Commercial contracts: supply, distribution, services, licensing
• Due diligence for transactions and financing
• Management of contract negotiation, review, and drafting of specialized contracts on energy, construction, and general corporate contracts

Frequently asked questions

What corporate vehicle should a foreign company use in Makati?

A domestic corporation, a branch, or a representative office, depending on whether you will earn income here, what activity you perform, and the ownership limits that apply. Each carries different capital and tax consequences.

Do you handle mergers and acquisitions for Makati companies?

Yes — due diligence, structuring, transaction documents, regulatory approvals, and closing mechanics, including whether the deal requires merger notification.

Can you review a term sheet quickly?

Yes. Term sheets set expectations that are hard to reverse later, so we prioritise them and flag which provisions will actually bind you.

See also: Corporate & Commercial Law · 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.