Tax Litigation & Commercial Dispute Lawyers in the Philippines

When negotiations fail and deadlines loom, you need lawyers who can fight effectively in court and before government agencies. Aureada Law handles tax disputes, commercial litigation, and alternative dispute resolution across all levels of the Philippine court system from the Bureau of Internal Revenue and Court of Tax Appeals to the Regional Trial Courts, Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court. As CPA-lawyers, we understand the numbers behind every dispute and use that financial insight to build stronger cases.

Tax Litigation: CTA Petitions and BIR Dispute Resolution

Tax disputes in the Philippines follow a specific procedural path. Whether you are contesting a BIR assessment, a customs ruling, or a local business tax, understanding the correct forum and deadline is critical.

Our tax litigation services cover:

CTA Petition for Review appealing BIR Final Decisions on Disputed Assessments (FDDA) within 30 days of receipt
CTA Petition for Review on BIR Inaction when the BIR fails to act on a protest within 180 days, you may opt to appeal to the CTA
Claim for Tax Refund / Tax Credit filing administrative refund claims with the BIR and, if denied, pursuing judicial review at the CTA
Local Business Tax Protests protesting assessments by LGUs before the Regional Trial Court
Customs Disputes contesting Bureau of Customs assessments before the CTA
CTA En Banc and Court of Appeals handling appeals from unfavorable CTA Division decisions

Commercial and Civil Litigation

Business disputes whether over unpaid contracts, supplier failures, shareholder conflicts, or property rights require experienced litigators who understand both the law and business realities.

We handle:

Breach of contract claims for supply agreements, service contracts, loan agreements, and leases
Debt collection and enforcement demand letters through judgment enforcement
Shareholder and corporate disputes derivative suits, oppression claims, inspection of corporate records
Property and real estate disputes title issues, unlawful detainer (ejectment), quieting of title
Labor and employment disputes NLRC cases, regularization claims, illegal dismissal
Injunctive relief temporary restraining orders (TROs) and preliminary injunctions to prevent irreversible harm.

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

Litigation is not always the best path. In many cases, mediation, arbitration, or negotiated settlement achieves a faster and more cost-effective result while preserving business relationships.

Aureada Law provides:

Mediation representation before the Philippine Mediation Center and court-annexed mediation
Arbitration both domestic arbitration under the ADR Act and international commercial arbitration
ADR clause drafting for contracts where you want to define the dispute resolution mechanism upfront
Settlement negotiation structured negotiation to reach enforceable agreements before or during litigation.

Multi-Jurisdictional Disputes

For businesses operating across multiple locations, disputes can involve overlapping jurisdictions local courts, specialized tribunals, and regulatory bodies.

We coordinate representation across:

All levels of Philippine courts MTC, RTC, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court
Quasi-judicial bodies NLRC, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB/DHSUD), Insurance Commission
Government regulatory agencies SEC, BIR, Bureau of Customs, LGUs
International arbitration centers for cross-border commercial disputes with applicable arbitration clauses

Early Risk Assessment and Litigation Strategy

Before filing or responding to any lawsuit, we conduct an honest early assessment of your position — identifying strengths, weaknesses, likely costs, and expected timeline. This helps you make an informed decision about whether to litigate, settle, or pursue ADR.

Our litigation strategy process includes:

Document and evidence review
Legal merits assessment
Cost-benefit analysis of litigation vs. settlement
Timeline projection for the chosen forum
Risk mapping for appeals and enforcement

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