Disini Law Offices

Philippines

Analysis

Overview

Disini Law Offices is a specialist in technology and telecommunication and is recognised as one of the leaders in this area. The firm frequently advises on matters related to blockchain, cryptocurrency, facilitating investments, regulatory and licensing compliance as well as M&A. It has a diverse roster of clients including banks, remittance companies, virtual currency exchanges, electronic money issuers and fintech providers. The firm has performed significant work in the field of technology and telecommunications practice in the past 12 months and continues to expand its practice in data privacy and policy work. Partners JJ Disini and Juan Orendain Buted are key contacts.

Labour and employment

Work highlights

Advised a client on the settlement of a complaint instituted by one of the client’s independent contractors for a supposed breach of contract.

Intellectual property

Work highlights

Advised a client on a patent application covering an innovative mountain racing bike system for a progressive bike company.

Advising one of the largest IT solutions and service providers and systems integrators on software licensing agreements with well-known companies including banks, internet service providers and other institutions.

Corporate and M&A

Work highlights

Advised the sole and majority owner of a Philippine business process outsourcing (BPO) company with multiple locations on its acquisition deal with a US-based BPO buyer.

Advised a publicly listed Japanese company on the activities conducted by its local Philippine subsidiary to ensure that the proposed activities are compliant with Philippine law.

Banking and finance

Work highlights

Advised the largest Philippine cryptocurrecy exchange, regulated by the Philippine Central Bank, on various regulatory rules in relation to its products and services.

Advising a digital bank on various banking and compliance regulations for its day-to-day operations

Technology and telecommunications

Work highlights

Assisting one of the largest cryptocurrency platforms in the world on regulatory matters and deal structuring for its potential entry into the Philippine market.

Key clients

IdeaSpace Foundation, PDAX, QBO Innovation Hub