Our Practice Area
Why You Need Our Top Lawyers
Hiring us means choosing a team of highly skilled, results-driven lawyers committed to providing exceptional legal services tailored to your unique needs. With years of experience across a broad spectrum of practice areas, we bring deep industry knowledge, strategic insight, and a client-centric approach to every case. Our track record of success, both in domestic and international matters, speaks to our ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and deliver optimal outcomes.
What sets us apart is our dedication to understanding your business, goals, and challenges, ensuring that every solution we provide is not only legally sound but also aligned with your long-term objectives. We combine innovation with practicality, offering both traditional legal expertise and forward-thinking strategies that anticipate future challenges. Whether you’re facing intricate legal disputes, need advice on business operations, or require assistance with regulatory matters, we are committed to providing the highest level of service and ensuring your interests are always protected.
What We Are Expert At
Legal Practice Areas
Corporate and M&A
The Firm and its team of highly skilled lawyers possess extensive expertise in handling a wide range of corporate and commercial transactions, offering comprehensive legal support to clients conducting business both within the Philippines and across international borders. This includes assisting with the establishment and operation of businesses, providing meticulous contract review, and facilitating the incorporation or establishment of various investment vehicles, accompanied by post-incorporation advisory and support.
The Firm is also well-versed in structuring and executing joint ventures, share and asset acquisitions, mergers and acquisitions, and mergers of equals. Its lawyers are adept at navigating complex corporate scenarios such as proxy fights, capital restructuring, financial rehabilitation, and liquidation, ensuring that clients are well-positioned for success. Furthermore, the Firm provides specialized services in franchising and corporate governance, guiding clients through regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making to achieve their business objectives effectively.
Real Estate
Michael Dee and Associates has a well-established practice in providing comprehensive legal counsel on real estate and construction projects, catering to a diverse range of client needs in these dynamic sectors. Our services include advising on project planning, structuring, and execution to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation.
In particular, we assist clients in the preparation and customization of contract forms, leveraging the internationally recognized FIDIC contract templates. By tailoring these templates to align with the unique requirements of each project, we help facilitate clear, efficient, and enforceable agreements, ensuring that our clients’ interests are well-protected throughout the lifecycle of their real estate and construction endeavors.
Immigration
We offer comprehensive legal assistance to clients navigating Philippine immigration matters, providing tailored solutions to meet their residency, visa, and compliance needs. In addition, the Firm extends its expertise to U.S. immigration concerns through a strategic collaboration with its trusted U.S. affiliate. This partnership enables the Firm to deliver seamless and effective cross-border immigration services, addressing a broad spectrum of immigration requirements while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations in both jurisdictions.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Our lawyers possess extensive and highly specialized experience in domestic arbitration, with a particular focus on commercial and construction disputes. Their expertise spans a broad range of arbitration matters, including resolving complex issues related to contractual performance, construction delays, project financing, and other commercial challenges. This deep proficiency enables the Firm to effectively navigate the intricacies of arbitration proceedings, ensuring that clients’ interests are vigorously represented and protected.
In addition to their strong arbitration practice, our lawyers have an established track record of successfully representing clients in various forms of litigation. They have handled a diverse range of commercial, tax, civil, and criminal cases before Philippine courts and quasi-judicial bodies. This includes appearances before regulatory agencies, tribunals, and government bodies, where they advocate on behalf of clients across multiple industries. The Firm’s litigation practice is distinguished by its commitment to achieving favorable outcomes through strategic legal counsel, meticulous case preparation, and persuasive advocacy.
Employment & Labor
We offer comprehensive legal counsel on all aspects of human resource management, addressing both strategic and operational concerns to ensure compliance with labor laws and best practices. Our services encompass advisory support on employment policies, contracts, workplace standards, and employee relations to help clients effectively manage their workforce.
Additionally, the Firm provides robust representation for clients in labor disputes, handling negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation with professionalism and a focus on achieving favorable outcomes. By combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of employment dynamics, the Firm supports its clients in navigating complex labor issues and fostering a productive and legally compliant work environment.
Intellectual Property
Michael Dee and Associate’s active participation in one of the largest government projects has led to the development and establishment of a wide array of intellectual property assets, including groundbreaking inventions, copyrightable works, and other forms of proprietary information. This significant undertaking highlights the Firm’s ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, ensuring robust protection of intellectual property rights.
In response to the growing demands of its clients, particularly in the software and technology sectors, the Firm’s Intellectual Property Practice Group has expanded its expertise to provide comprehensive legal guidance on intellectual property protection, enforcement, and licensing. The group advises on securing IP rights both in the Philippines and in foreign jurisdictions, addressing the nuanced challenges of global IP law to safeguard clients’ innovations and maintain their competitive edge.
Technology, Media, and Telecommunication
Our practical, innovative, and strategic legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of clients in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) sector. Our extensive experience and in-depth understanding of the TMT landscape enable us to provide effective counsel on a wide range of issues, from regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection to commercial agreements and technology licensing.
We assist clients operating in diverse areas such as media, gaming, software development, and mobile applications. Whether navigating complex licensing arrangements, addressing data privacy concerns, or structuring cross-border partnerships, the Firm is committed to delivering forward-thinking solutions that support the growth and success of our clients in these dynamic industries. Our expertise in both local and international regulations ensures that clients can confidently innovate and expand their businesses while staying compliant with evolving legal frameworks.
