MLM LAW

Commercial Law & Contracts

I practice commercial law, focusing on contracts. I advise individuals, businesses, NGOs, and international organizations on a broad range of contractual and commercial matters.

I support clients throughout the full contract life cycle, from drafting, negotiation, and review to execution, implementation, amendment, and termination, keeping in mind applicable legal and regulatory considerations such as data protection and jurisdictional, organizational, or sector-specific laws and regulations. I also assist with mediation and arbitration when contractual disputes arise.

My experience includes procurement and vendor contracts, project implementation agreements, construction contracts, donor and funding agreements, service and lease agreements, and other commercial and institutional arrangements. I also develop contract templates and use emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to support contract drafting, review, analysis, and workflow automation.

Litigation

I practice litigation across civil, criminal, labor, and administrative matters, representing individuals, businesses, NGOs, and other clients in various legal proceedings.

My work covers legal research, case assessment, pleadings, evidence, case preparation, trial work, and litigation strategy, as well as mediation, settlement, and other forms of dispute resolution. I have handled cases ranging from collection matters in small claims proceedings to litigation involving substantial amounts.

I use technology tools, including AI, in legal research and case preparation.

Beyond my professional practice, I maintain a commitment to legal advocacy involving environmental protection and the rights and interests of disadvantaged communities.

Data Protection & DPO Services

I provide data protection services under the Data Privacy Act (Republic Act No. 10173) and National Privacy Commission (NPC) requirements, including outsourced Data Protection Officer (DPO) services, training and support for DPOs and privacy teams, individual compliance documents, and development of data protection frameworks.

Work includes privacy policies and notices, privacy impact assessments, records of processing activities, data sharing and processing agreements, and review of the privacy implications of AI and other technologies.

My experience in data protection began in 2018 at the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations migration agency, where I received institutional and GDPR training.

Engagements can cover a single document, support for an existing privacy function, or an outsourced DPO arrangement.

Legal Services for Content Creators & Influencers

I advise content creators and influencers on brand partnership and sponsorship agreements, content licensing and usage rights, exclusivity and management agreements, and data privacy and e-commerce compliance, including obligations under the Data Privacy Act when collecting information from customers, subscribers, or followers.