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+63 2 8819 4700About
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As companies face an ever-evolving maze of increasingly complex local and foreign labor and employment laws, our experienced Employment lawyers help employers comply with and successfully navigate these laws.
Our lawyers have helped draft legislation and regulations that have led to meaningful changes in local labor laws and regulations. We stay attuned to the developments in the market by being active in various organizations, including the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines (IBPAP), Global In-House Center Council Philippines (GICC), People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). We play a lead role in pushing for policies that will benefit stakeholders.
Our close collaboration with other member firms of Baker & McKenzie International enables us to better understand global employers’ needs and tailor advice to effectively address concerns on maintaining workforces in the Philippines.
Clients turn to us for advice on employment matters, such as the following:
Terms and conditions of employment
Employment contract review and development
Workmen’s compensation
Employee benefits
Executive compensation and transfer
Collective employment termination
Collective bargaining agreements
Discrimination and sexual harassment
Trade union recognition procedures
Executive termination
Employment litigations
Chambers Review
Quisumbing Torres' established employment practice in the Philippines is highly regarded for providing the full breadth of employment services. The firm houses a strong bench of lawyers handling immigration matters and is regularly instructed to advise on employment contracts, health and safety matters and labour litigation. It is also well-versed in advising clients on employee termination disputes and has additional experience handling matters relating to employment aspects of M&A transactions, collective employment termination, collective bargaining and others. The firm advises on employment issues arising from corporate restructuring and is renowned for working with leading multinational and domestic clients in the telecommunications, financial institutions and healthcare.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Quisumbing Torres boasts an impressive lineup of lawyers and they are very responsive."
"If a matter is urgent, Quisumbing Torres is always able to prioritise and expedite as needed. They provide value by offering commercial insights and industry knowledge."
"Quisumbing Torres boasts an impressive lineup of lawyers and they are very responsive."
"If a matter is urgent, Quisumbing Torres is always able to prioritise and expedite as needed. They provide value by offering commercial insights and industry knowledge."
Notable Practitioners
Gil Roberto Zerrudo covers employment litigation and advisory issues in the Philippines for a number of clients. Whilst remaining a key player in the employment group, he also plays an active role in the management committee at Quisumbing Torres.
Kenneth Chua is the head of the employment department at Quisumbing Torres. He is active on a range of contentious and advisory employment issues including employee transfers, employment cessation and also employment separation. He has a strong track record with international clients and Filipino professionals abroad.
"Kenneth Chua is an excellent resource for labour and employment concerns. He is highly accessible and dependable, and he is very generous with his time and expertise."
"Kenneth Chua provides exceptional value to the client. He is responsive and insightful, which I appreciate very much."
Eliseo Zuñiga is active in contentious and advisory employment law work in the Philippines, handling labour union, employee investigations and illegal dismissal mandates in particular.
"Eliseo Zuñiga is highly knowledgeable in labour law, offering both academic expertise and practical experience. He provides prompt and updated advice on complex matters and responds immediately."
Miguel Antonio Galvez heads the immigration practice at Quisumbing Torres and has shown capabilities in processing travel ban exemptions, employee investigations and working with the Bureau of Immigration.
Ranked Lawyers at
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Philippines
Members
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Clients
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Johnson & Johnson
Takeda Phrarmaceutical Philippines, Inc.
UHS Essential Health Philippines, Inc.
Industries
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Consumer Goods & Retail
Energy, Mining & Infrastructure
Financial Institutions
Healthcare (including Medical Devices and Products)
Industrials, Manufacturing & Transportation
Technology, Media & Telecommunications (including services)