Gulapa & Lim (Gulapa Law)‘s offering has a workload which encompasses labour disputes, constructive and illegal dismissal cases, policy and compliance matters. The practice is led by Oscar Carlo Cajucom whose workload includes gender discrimination claims, labour litigation, and termination-related disputes. Phillip Don Recentes supports the team across a variety of mandates, with a particular focus advising on employment permits for foreign nationals and regulatory compliance matters.
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- 'The team offers practical, tailored advice and they are reliable and very responsive.'
Key clients
- Pivot-Hawks Manila, Inc.
- Paolo Alcantara
- AXA Philippines, Inc.
- TF BPO Inc.
- Watermatic Philippines Inc.
- STMPI Corporation
- Duke Software Development Center
- Duke Manufacturing Co.
- CCL
- Tinkoff Bank
- Angela Andaya
- ESSEA
Work highlights
Obtained a favorable ruling from the Labor Arbiter for the terminated employee of a consumer goods company in the total amount equivalent to the difference of the consumer goods company’s contribution as against the separation pay that client is entitled to receive under the Labor Code.
Represented the client in a constructive dismissal case filed by the employees of its security agency contractor, following the termination of their employment with the latter for failure to secure contracts or clients to assigned to them.
Successfully obtained a favourable decision on appeal from the National Labor Relations Commission when it reversed and set aside the Labor Arbiter’s ruling against the client.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Oscar Carlo Cajucom
Other key lawyers
Phillip Don Recentes