Labour and employment (including immigration)

Quisumbing Torres

The group at Quisumbing Torres assists its extensive roster of corporate clients, and maintains its strong reputation for advising on alternative company structures and the impacts of such change on employees, the termination of employment contracts, and employment disputes, which are Eliseo Zuñiga, Jr.'s areas of specialism. The practice’s immigration work is overseen by Miguel Antonio Galvez and includes obtaining OECs from the Department of Migrant Workers. Patrick Henry Salazar and Gil Roberto Zerrudo are considered ‘trusted advisors’ by clients. Employment and compensation specialist Kenneth Chua leads the practice.

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Testimonials

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‘The team is very responsive and open to ideas from clients. Unlike other law firms I've worked with, QT makes us feel that they care about our business because they take the time to understand what our needs are and what we require as an organisation.’
‘Eliseo Zuñiga, Jr. is very collaborative and available at all hours to respond to our requests for assistance. He provides high-value advice and strategy that comes from years of experience dealing with diverse issues and clients.’
‘In my view the team is collaborative and can be relied upon to be thorough in their advice.’
‘I partner with Patrick Henry Salazar and Gil Roberto Zerrudo. They are my trusted advisors who provide good guidance.’

Key clients

Alphabet
Google Inc.
GlaxoSmithKline
Chevron
SBA Communications Corporation

Work highlights

Advised an e-commerce company on a weekly basis on its various employment-related issues and processes, such as employment termination, policy changes, pay queries, recruitment, leave benefits, other corrective action, major reorganizations and mass layoffs.
Advised a US-based BPO company in carefully separating a high-ranking officer due to organizational changes among other reasons.
Advised a global professional services firm on a regular basis on its various employment-related issues and processes, such as employment termination, policy changes, pay queries, recruitment, leave benefits, and other corrective actions.

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