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Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) Offices

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law)
Unit 2619 AIC Burgundy Empire Tower
ADB Ave., Ortigas Center, Pasig City
1605 Metro Manila
Philippines
Visit website +632 8241 4617

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) > The Legal 500 Rankings

Philippines > Intellectual property Tier 3

Spearheaded by Kurt Glen Yeung, the able team at Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) is well-placed to handle a wide array of trademark matters, from advising on the possibility of registering a proposed mark, to helping clients to maintain their trademarks. The group also advises in cases where there is an infringement, passing-off or where there are issues relating to unfair competition.

Practice head(s):

Kurt Glen Yeung

Testimonials

‘I appreciate them conducting talks online to at least give general information on specific topics that could help the general masses in having better understanding.’

‘Very professional in explaining the options, alternatives and even implications of whatever actions and or decisions that we would be making.’

‘Sky Law is the best firm in the country. They are so easy to deal with and very knowledgeable. They are very efficient in their IP processing of trademarks.’

‘Sky Law is able to provide the best service to us every time. They are very responsive and professional. Trademark applications are very easily processed and they even remind you of deadlines or dates for renewal.’

‘Our company is satisfied with the services they offer.’

‘Quality service and advice, and diligent with work.’

‘The members are motivated and energetic, and are also flexible enough to respond to many different requests.’

‘Kurt Glen Yeung has been very impressive. His turnaround time is fast and his work is accurate. His answers are also concise and very easy to understand.’

Key clients

Marketventure Distributor Sales, Inc.

Innovative Packaging Industry Corp.

Inspira Prime

Manila Embroidery Gold, Inc.

Alpha Steel Office & Home Furnishings Co., Inc.

Philippines > Labour and employment Tier 3

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law)'s labour and employment team is vastly experienced in representing corporations on collective bargaining, contracting issues, illegal dismissal claims and union strikes. Kesterson Kua oversees the department and is proficient in advising on alien employment, labour compliance issues, and occupational safety and health systems. Mark John Yeung is another key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Kesterson Kua

Other key lawyers:

Mark John Yeung

Testimonials

‘Each partner at the firm has their strengths, and they play well into them.’

‘The team is efficient and very accommodating. They make sure that clients understand what is happening every step of the way.’

‘The partners are always available, they have a great passion for their work. The team goes the extra mile to understand the problem and offers solutions that are effective.’

‘Sky Law provides very professional services but still manages to make clients feel valued at a personal level.’

‘Sky Law is very warm and receptive to our needs. They are knowledgeable on the issues that we experience and have the problem solving mindset to resolve them in a timely and effective manner.’

‘They are very professional and easy to deal with. We had a court case which they handled for us very judiciously. They are such a joy to work with.’

‘Kesterson Kua makes his clients feel secure by treating each case with utmost attention, transparency, and care, regardless of the size of the issue at hand.’

‘Kesterson Kua is a very hands-on partner. He goes the extra mile to provide legal services.’

Key clients

Simco Food Corporation

Philippine Nylon Net Manufacturing

John O. Gan & Associates

Prolific Fuel Haus Corp.

Sino Cargo Works Agencies Inc.

Big Bee Tea House

Cebu Overseas Hardware Co.

China Communications Services Philippines Corp.

Innovative Packaging Industry Corporation

Landlite Philippines Corporation

Davies Paints Philippines Inc.

Albert Smith Signs Inc.

Zark’s Burgers

Primal Enterprises

Visaya Knowledge Process Outsourcing

SkyDev Solutions Inc.

Expressions Stationery Inc.

Intelegencia BPO LLC

BCD Philscan Travel

Ravago Equipment Rentals Inc.

Unitec Resources Inc.

Premiere Food Choice

Tesoro Group of Companies

Westpoint Industrial Sales Co.

Belleplas Plastic Industries

Kynar Panel Philippines Corp.

Tramway Buffet Garden

CW Home Depot

Bulls Paper Products Inc.

Inspira Prime

Expressions Stationery Shop Inc.

Sterling Paper Group of Companies

Work highlights

  • Assisted Inspira Prime Marketing, a lifestyle retailer in preventing a mass employee exodus and media expose to discredit the company which was organized by former employees.
  • Defended one of the country’s biggest travel & tour operators successfully from an illegal dismissal case filed by one of its former directors.
  • Advised the Sterling Paper Group of Companies in the dismissal and discipline of employees holding key position in the group.

Philippines > Dispute resolution Tier 4

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) fields a team which is lauded for its ‘willingness to help’. It is ably led by Michael Marlowe Uy, who joined the partnership in 2022, and specialises in the prosecution of white-collar crime, construction and commercial arbitration, as well as asset recovery. It has several local and international clients, and has particular expertise in assisting Filipino-Chinese businesses. Kurt Glen Yeung, Kesterson Kua and Edson Byron Sy provide key support.

Practice head(s):

Michael Marlowe Uy

Other key lawyers:

Kurt Glen Yeung; Kesterson Kua; Edson Byron Sy

Testimonials

‘Being a relatively smaller firm, it remains easy to contact any of the partners if we need something from the team or if we have issues or suggestions with their team’s work; so I am confident that the information is cascaded immediately and effectively down to their team of lawyers.’

‘SKY Law Team headed by Atty Marlowe formulated and created a strategy that will help us to achieve justice.’

‘SKY Law has always been accommodating with its clients’ needs, regardless of how simple the questions are, the partners are very willing to explain in ways that are easy to understand and direct clients to making smart decisions. ’

‘All lawyers from SKY Law are highly accommodating, and very adept in handling legal matters.’

‘The team sees to it that any case endorsed to them is properly handled. They are very tenacious to follow up for additional info that may help the case.’

‘The individual I work with has the initiative to make follow ups, edit articles to make it look professional, and is very patient and understanding of our shortcomings.’

‘SKY Law is a great law firm to work with especially for Filipino-Chinese or Chinese like us, since the senior partners understand the nuances and backgrounds involved in these two cultures. Thus, I would 100% recommend them to fellow Filipino-Chinese or Chinese looking for a law firm‘.

‘Atty Kurt Yeung has been my go-to for dispute resolution cases. His speedy response contributes a lot to my willingness to consult him. He demonstrates a level of skill and expertise that makes me very confident that he has thoroughly analysed the situation before giving me a reply.’

Key clients

Arizona Geo-Synthetics Inc.

Emervet Animal Health Corporation

Inspira Prime International Corporation

Steelworld Manufacturing Corporation

Zark’s Food Ventures Corporation

Work highlights

  • Represented a construction firm in a dispute over unpaid fees and additional costs.
  • Successfully recovered a nine-figure claim involving prime real estate in Metro Manila.
  • As private prosecutor, obtained a conviction for fraud against a former corporate officer.

Philippines > Corporate and M&A Tier 5

Edson Byron Sy leads the offering at Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law), which has been busy advising on an array of deals and projects. Recent highlights have included advising on investments, acquisitions and restructurings, as well as on business process outsourcing. In addition, its lawyers act as nominee directors and corporate secretaries to some of the largest taxpayers in the Philippines.

Practice head(s):

Edson Byron Sy

Testimonials

‘SKY Law is a great law firm to work with especially for Filipino-Chinese or Chinese like us, since the senior partners understand the nuances and backgrounds involved in these two cultures. Thus, I would 100% recommend them to fellow Filipino-Chinese or Chinese looking for a law firm.’

‘Being a relatively smaller firm, it remains easy to contact any of the partners if we need something from the team or if we have issues or suggestions with their team’s work; so I am confident that the information is cascaded immediately and effectively down to their team of lawyers as well.’

‘Atty Edson Sy is always a message away, which is particularly helpful if we have short questions or clarifications regarding corporate law or issues, some of which can be particularly urgent. He’s also very patient with our inquiries, and gives time to personally clarify them further in a meeting when needed.’

‘Easy to work with. Easy to talk to. Quick answers and reasoning is on point.’

‘Good reasoning and able to convert language to layman terms.’

‘Quick response, respectful and straightforward communications.’

‘They assist us on our needs and are easily available.’

‘We trust the lawyer we are dealing with.’

Key clients

Visaya Knowledge Process Outsourcing Inc.

Pacific Strategies & Assessments Philippines, Inc.

Inspira Prime International Corporation

Sucree Coco and Love, Inc.

Exceture Inc.

Fortem Cement Corporation

Aguinaldo Development Corporation

Tesoro’s Group of Companies

Alt-Global-Solutions Inc.

Eat Fresh Deli Corporation

Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) > Firm Profile

Kua Sy and Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) is a full service firm with expertise in litigation and dispute resolution, corporate, labor, data privacy, taxation, and intellectual property laws.

Main Contacts

Department Name Email Telephone
Intellectual Property Kurt Glen T. Yeung kgyeung@skylaw.com.ph
Corporate and Special Projects Edson Byron K. Sy eksy@skylaw.com.ph
Labor and Employment Kesterson T. Kua ktkua@skylaw.com.ph
Litigation and Dispute Resolution Michael Marlowe G. Uy mguy@skylaw.com.ph
Taxation Rogelio Benjamin J. Redoble rjredoble@skylaw.com.ph

Meet The Team(s)

Lawyer Profiles

Photo Name Position Profile
Kesterson Kua photo Mr Kesterson Kua Founding Partner View Profile
Rogelio Benjamin Redoble photo Mr Rogelio Benjamin Redoble Partner View Profile
Edson Byron Sy photo Mr Edson Byron Sy Founding Partner View Profile
Michael Marlowe Uy photo Mr Michael Marlowe Uy Partner View Profile
Kurt Glen Yeung photo Mr Kurt Glen Yeung Managing Partner View Profile

Client Testimonials


COMPANY/FIRM: Inspira Co.
TESTIMONIAL:
SKY Law provides us with quick, honest, and easy to grasp advice for all our Intellectual Property requirements. Spearheaded by the firm’s senior partner, we are assured on the timely, accurate and strategic responses for our marks. What our company appreciates about SKY Law is their consistent honest opinions on our legal concerns. SKY Law provides us with multiple options on how to best handle our cases. The firm likewise goes above and beyond with their services. For more than five years now, SKY Law affords us with assurance that we can protect our trademarks not just locally, but also internationally.

COMPANY/FIRM: Manila Embroidery Gold, Inc.
TESTIMONIAL:
SKY Law has been the law partner of the MEGI Group for several years now. We are very satisfied with their responsiveness to our needs by providing us with much needed legal counsel. Their firm has a broad level of expertise in various legal fields which make them very versatile and capable industry leaders.

COMPANY/FIRM: Landlite Philippines Corporation
TESTIMONIAL:
My experience with SKY Law is great. Everyone at the firm is professional, responsive, knowledgeable, and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended!

COMPANY/FIRM: ECOLIFT ELEVATOR AND ESCALATOR CORP
TESTIMONIAL:
Thanks to SKY Law’s assistance and continued guidance, our company was able to effectively overcome the barrier of contracts and other legal challenges. Everyone we come into contact with is incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and patient with all of our inquiries. Particularly Atty. Kurt, whom we always rely on for advice, is knowledgeable and skilled.

Sky Law always offers straightforward advice and a cost-effective solution when we encounter issues.

We will definitely recommend SKY Law for their professionalism and spot-on advice.

CLIENT: Benjamin Gokingyok
COMPANY/FIRM: PRIMAL ENTERPRISES CORP. / INVICTUS PROPERTY CORP.
TESTIMONIAL:
We have been a client of SKY Law for several years, and we are quite happy to have them as our counsel. The SKY Law team is composed of young, dynamic attorneys with impressive academic and professional backgrounds. The partners and associates that I have met are equipped with not just legal knowledge, but also the temperament to help clients and give the best, honest advice possible. We have consulted with them on matters about labour (e.g., advice on contracts and policies) and corporate affairs (e.g., advice on due diligence and beyond). However, their expertise is broad, and they can help with other matters such as dispute resolution, taxation, estate planning, etc. Of note, their attorneys have adapted well to the post-pandemic environment, as they have set up online channels for clients to reach them and for announcements and advice in an ever-changing legal landscape. We look forward to more years of working together with the SKY Law team.

International Capabilities


Kua Sy & Yeung Law Offices (SKY Law) is an independent member firm of Alliott Global Alliance, which is an international alliance of independent, accounting, law, and specialist firms.

SKY Law assists international clients in corporate and special projects, intellectual property registrations, tax, labor and employment, as well as dispute resolution (arbitration and litigation).

The firm and its lawyers have been the recipients of numerous recognitions:

Asian Legal Business

Philippine Law Awards 2022

  • Finalist, Boutique Law Firm of the Year
  • Edson Byron Sy, Finalist, Young Lawyer of the Year (Law Firm)
  • Michael Marlowe Uy, Finalist, Dispute Resolution Lawyer of the Year

Philippines Client Choice Lawyers 2022

  • Edson Byron Sy, Asian Legal Business’ 10 Philippines Client’s Choice 2022

Asia IP Rankings 2022

  • Tier 2 Law Firm in the Philippines for Patents/Copyright/Trademarks

Southeast Asia Law Awards 2021

  • Finalist, Labor and Employment Law Firm of the Year

Philippine Law Awards 2021

  • Finalist, Dispute Resolution Law Firm of the Year
  • Finalist, Intellectual Property Law Firm of the Year
  • Finalist, Rising Law Firm of the Year
  • Finalist, Technology, Media and Telecommunications Law Firm of the Year
  • Edson Byron Sy, Finalist, Data Privacy and Protection Lawyer of the Year
  • Kurt Glen Yeung, Finalist, Managing Partner of the Year
  • Michael Marlowe Uy, Finalist, Young Lawyer of the Year

Philippine Law Awards 2020

  • Finalist, Rising Law Firm of the Year
  • Kesterson Kua, Finalist, Young Lawyer of the Year

IFLR1000
Recognized firm 2022/2023

  • Notable Firm in Mergers & Acquisitions

Lex-Falcon Awards

  • Michael Marlowe Uy, Awardee 2021 and 2022