Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Tax - Philippines
What the Team is Known For
BDB Law is a highly regarded boutique tax law practice offering legal and auditing services, recognised for its comprehensive expertise on both the advisory and contentious sides. The firm represents major domestic and international clients in tax litigation and investigations in the Philippines. The team offers expertise across direct and indirect tax matters, assisting clients with tax planning and compliance, as well as transfer pricing issues. The practice advises clients from a variety of sectors including manufacturing, telecoms and finance.
Work Highlights
BDB Law defended Medicard Philippines in a tax assessment case, securing a reduction in alleged tax liabilities, from over PHP3 billion down to just over PHP100 million.
Notable practitioners
Benedicta Du-Baladad is a leading lawyer in the Philippines who co-heads the firm's tax practice. She is well regarded for handling a wide range of matters, including tax advice and disputes.
Fulvio Dawilan has over 20 years of experience advising on tax matters, particularly in relation to tax assessment cases. He is the managing partner at BDB Law.