Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio (C&G Law)'s team has a standout track-record representing clients in labour disputes before the National Labour Relations Commission and the Supreme Court. It also often advises clients on obtaining working visas and permits. The practice’s workload also includes assisting with employment terminations, internal investigations pertaining to employee fraud or negligence and the preparation and review of employment contracts. Head of the team Cesar Santamaria and Katrine Paula Suyat-Antonio are adept in employment litigation and advisory work, while Vladi Miguel Lazaro is also noted for his capabilities in contentious mandates. Nicolo Mendiola assists multinational companies with reviewing policies and employment contracts to ensure compliance with domestic laws and regulations.

Well-regarded for its expertise in labour and industrial relations, Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad's team's workload includes advising on employment contracts, government notices, and termination notices. Head of the team Reynaldo Dizon is knowledgeable of statutory and reportorial requirements as well as labour policy manuals and employee handbooks. Kristine Bongcaron is proficient in assisting clients with union-related concerns and often advises foreign clients on the direct hiring of Filipino nationals. Miguel Sevilla’s practice encompasses occupational safety and health standards in addition to social security law compliance.

Quisumbing Torres’ full-service employment offering encompasses handling blacklisting and deportation proceedings, permanent resident and investor’s visas, as well as petitions for dual citizenship. Head of the group Kenneth Chua thrives in compensation and benefits-related work, as well as in advising on the employment aspects of M&A and pension funds. Gil Roberto Zerrudo is often engaged in discrimination law and occupational health and safety matters, in addition to trade union recognition procedures. Eliseo Zuñiga caters to executive transfers, employment contracts, redundancy and the downsizing of operations. Patrick Henry Salazar‘s key strengths lie in collective bargaining agreement negotiations, labour standards compliance and the reviews of employment documents.

Entrusted by significant banking, healthcare, pharmaceutical and tech clients amongst others, SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan’s key strengths lie in handling disciplinary actions and terminations, employment contracts as well as advising on work visa and permit-related issues. Head of the group Dante Pamintuan and Leslie Dy specialise in labour litigation and bargaining, whilst Amer Mambuay is informed on employment issues in corporate mergers and acquisitions. Easter Princess Castro and Emmar Benjoe Panahon are well-versed in occupational safety and health standards, whilst Russel Rodriguez advises clients on employee benefits, labour standards and personnel movements.

Under the leadership of Ramon Andre Cedro, Francis Africa and  Edrian Apaya, Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra's practice thrives in the immigration space, often assisting clients with overseas employment matters. The team also handles the full spectrum of cases regarding labour relations and standards including bargaining negotiations, mandatory government employment compliance, sexual harassment in the workplace and unfair labour.

Leveraging support from the firm’s commercial law, IP, and litigation departments, Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises clients on immigration requirements, regulatory issues, and employment contracts. The team is also entrusted by multinational clients on domestic labour law and occupational health and safety standards matters, as well as in employee investigations, and COVID-19-related cases. Alejandro Alfonso Navarro is proficient in corporate restructuring and retrenchment; Rashel Ann Pomoy is seasoned in advising on contracting arrangements, illegal dismissals, and other domestic labour law violations before the National Labour Relations Commission. The two oversee the practice.

Led by Oscar Carlo Cajucom, Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)'s labour and employment group represents both employees and employers in court and labour tribunals. The team’s practice also encompasses illegal dismissal cases, labour disputes pertaining to discrimination, as well as strike and preventive mediation complaints. Phillip Don Recentes handles work permit and work visa requirements.

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law)'s labour and employment team is vastly experienced in representing corporations on collective bargaining, contracting issues, illegal dismissal claims and union strikes. Kesterson Kua oversees the department and is proficient in advising on alien employment, labour compliance issues, and occupational safety and health systems. Mark John Yeung is another key member of the team.

Headed by Filemon Ray Javier, Tolosa Javier Lim & Chua Law Firm’s labour and employment practice encompasses assisting with collective bargaining negotiations and contracting arrangements, as well as drafting and reviewing employment contracts. The team also caters to illegal dismissals, labour standards compliance as well as redundancy, retrenchment, and the downsizing of operations.