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.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Kesterson Kua

Other key lawyers

Mark John Yeung