VILLABER

Law

Provided legal assistance to clients from across the globe

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Practice areas:

Corporate & Business

  • Core Services:

    • Business Formation & Structuring – Feasibility study, entity selection, incorporation, and regulatory compliance for domestic and foreign-invested enterprises

    • SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) – Tailored legal solutions for small and medium enterprises, including startup advisory, growth strategies, and regulatory compliance

    • Corporate Governance – Board advisory, compliance programs, and corporate housekeeping

    • Commercial Contracts – Negotiation and drafting of business agreements, joint ventures, and partnerships

    • Foreign Investment – Market entry strategies and compliance for international businesses in the Philippines

    Expanded Services:

    • Corporate Restructuring & Rehabilitation – Legal framework for turnaround strategies, debt restructuring, and operational reorganization

    • Distressed Asset Solutions – Legal advisory on acquisition, management, and disposition of distressed assets and non-performing loans

    • Asset Protection Planning – Structuring personal and business assets through legal mechanisms to minimize exposure to future creditor claims and litigation risks

    • Family Business Succession – Succession planning, family constitutions, and governance structures for family-owned corporations

    • Mergers & Acquisitions – Legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and regulatory approvals

    • Legal Advisory on Investment Structures – Structuring investments for operational efficiency and regulatory compliance, including legal due diligence for potential ventures'

  • Note: Our services are limited to legal advice and representation. Investment-related services cover only legal structuring, regulatory compliance, and due diligence matters. Necessarily, investment advisory services, portfolio management, or securities recommendations that require additional licensing and certifications may be beyond scope. For complex and specialized matters, we collaborate with relevant professionals to ensure comprehensive representation. At any rate, during our client intake procedure, the Firm will assess the peculiar circumstances of the transaction to determine the specific scope of services we can provide and the necessity of engaging other qualified professionals.

Criminal Defense & Appeals

  • Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Cases – Defense representation with sensitivity to the complexities of gender-based allegations

  • Juvenile Justice – Defense of children in conflict with the law (CICL)

  • Serious Crime Defense – Representation in complex criminal matters, including non-bailable offenses

  • White Collar Crime – Defense against fraud, embezzlement, and corporate crime allegations

  • Property Crimes – Defense in cases involving theft, malicious mischief, and property damage

  • Cybercrime Defense – Online harassment, cyber libel, and electronic evidence matters

  • Pre-Trial Representation – Legal counsel during investigation, arrest, and detention

  • Appellate Practice – Post-conviction relief and appeals in criminal cases

  • Risk and Crisis Management

Family Law

  • Marriage Dissolution – Annulment and nullity proceedings

  • Child Custody & Support – Negotiation and litigation of parental rights

  • Property Relations – Division of conjugal assets and property settlements

  • Special Proceedings – Adoption, guardianship, and correction of civil registry entries

Civil Litigation & Appeals

  • Commercial Litigation – Business disputes, breach of contract, and partnership dissolution

  • Appellate Practice – Appeals and petitions for review in civil matters

  • Personal Injury – Representation for victims of vehicular accidents and negligence

  • Property Disputes – Boundary disputes, easements, and ownership controversies

  • Debt Recovery & Defense – Collection matters and defense against monetary claims

Real Estate & Property Law

  • Real Estate Transactions – Purchase agreements, due diligence, and title verification

  • Property Development – Permits, licensing, and regulatory compliance

  • Title Issues – Resolution of title defects and registration matters

Labor & Employment Law

  • Employment Disputes – Wrongful termination and labor standards violations

  • Regulatory Compliance – DOLE compliance and workplace policies

  • Collective Bargaining – Union negotiations and labor relations

Immigration

  • Immigration Compliance – Maintaining legal status for foreign nationals

  • Research & Advisory – Consultation on asylum and refugee matters


     Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Paul Saavedra Villaber

Firm Founder & Principal/Managing Lawyer

Paul Villaber is the firm founder and principal/managing lawyer of Villaber Law.

Mr. Villaber was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023. He is currently a Master of Laws (LL.M) student.

Mr. Villaber provides assistance and representation in criminal, civil, labor, and commercial cases. He also provides advisory and assistance on matters and disputes involving corporations, businesses, investments, transactions, risk and crisis management, regulations, and election law compliance.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Villaber has been an economist, management consultant, project manager, and risk and crisis manager for already ten (10) years. As a manager, most of his works involve contentious situations such as involving intrusions and conflicting claims on properties, regulatory and law enforcement actions, politics, and conflict- prone transactions. Mr. Villaber was a vice president of a corporation whose line of business is in real-estate holdings. Most of his work as an economist is in macroeconomic analysis, which includes economic output, inflation, fiscal side, monetary policy, and policy considerations on poverty reduction. As a management consultant, he has conducted feasibility studies and developed business plans in sectors and industries such as business intelligence, app development, transportation and logistics, manufacturing, restaurants and service establishments.

Admission:
Philippine Bar, 2023

Education:
Master of Laws (LL.M.) (ongoing)
San Sebastian College - Graduate School of Law

Juris Doctor
University of the Visayas - Gullas Law School

B.S. Business Management
Ateneo de Davao University

Certifications:
Professional in Project Management (PPM) - Global Association for Quality Management

Certified Risk and Crisis Manager (CRCM) - Global Association for Quality Management

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

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