Strategic counsel when it matters most.
Clients turn to us when the path is uncertain and the stakes are high. We combine strategy, experience, and critical thinking with technology, in pursuit of the outcome that serves you best.
How we work
Experienced counsel, modern practice.
We bring experienced counsel to every matter, and use technology only where it genuinely helps — to clear busywork, never to cut corners.
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Answers faster
With the right tools handling the legwork, a lawyer gets back to you in hours — not days.
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Reachable around the clock
Send us a matter at any hour. It’s understood and prepared so we can act first thing.
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Documents done right
Contracts and filings assembled carefully and checked by counsel — nothing slips through.
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A lawyer behind every word
Whatever the tools, the counsel is ours. Every judgment is one we make and stand behind.
What we practice
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Courts and quasi-judicial bodies across property, commercial, and employment disputes.
Corporate & Commercial
Formation, foreign registration, due diligence, transactions, and project finance.
Labor & Employment
DOLE and NLRC representation, compliance, and workforce matters.
Real Estate & Estate Settlement
Property transactions, succession, and estate settlement handled end to end.
The people
You’ll know your lawyer by name.
Hans Christian V. Docena
Partner
Labor & employment, litigation and dispute resolution, and corporate & commercial matters.
Starr G. Jularbal-Docena
Partner
Real estate transactions, corporate & commercial work, and labor & employment.
Jose Maria B. Duhaylongsod
Partner · CPA
Corporate & commercial transactions, project finance, and special projects.
Karla Monique L. Loren
Associate
Corporate & commercial matters, labor & employment, and litigation.
Let’s find your way forward.
A short, confidential conversation is the best place to start. We’ll get back to you within one business day.
Alabang office
Unit 1822 Parkway Corporate Center
Parkway Ave. cor. Corporate Ave.
Filinvest City, Alabang 1781
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Parkway Ave. cor. Corporate Ave.
Filinvest City, Alabang 1781
Muntinlupa City, Philippines
Makati office
7th Floor, Unit B
8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Drive
Rockwell Center 1210
Makati City, Philippines
8 Rockwell, Hidalgo Drive
Rockwell Center 1210
Makati City, Philippines
Direct line
Office hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PHT
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM PHT
Parkway Corporate Center, Filinvest City, Alabang · Makati City
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