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Employment - Philippines
What the Team is Known For
Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad's labour and employment practice group delivers comprehensive legal support across all areas of employment law, including advisory services, employment manual drafting and representation in collective bargaining negotiations. With expertise in labour standards, labour relations and litigation, the team assists clients in managing hiring programmes, workforce restructuring and employee movements. The practice also covers immigration and overseas placement, offering strategic guidance to both local and multinational companies.
Strengths
MVGS has a hands-on approach. MVGS's lawyers demonstrate remarkable expertise but are very approachable. They are reliable and always available.
Availability, diversity of areas of specialisation, successful outcomes, partner relationships, subject matter expertise and knowledge, immigration facilitation - these factors make MVGS standout.
Work Highlights
So-En Garments, a company engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of garments, engaged Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad for legal representation in defending itself against claims of illegal dismissal and payment of back wages filed by 41 former employees.
Notable practitioners
Reynaldo Dizon is a key contact for clients.