The Firm provides continuing legal support to candidates, political parties, party-list groups, and election teams on matters involving election compliance and electoral procedures. This includes the continuing retainer and the election-season retainer.

The continuing retainer covers legal and compliance support during the off-election season. These services include assistance in post-reportorial and continuing compliance requirements before the Commission on Elections (COMELEC); voter registration matters; legal assessment and review of qualification issues relating to prospective candidacies; monitoring and assessment of potential legal exposure involving prospective opponents; legal strategy consultations; and preparation of legal opinions and compliance advisories.

The election-season retainer covers comprehensive legal, compliance, and operational support in connection with the election period, including pre- election preparations, campaign-period compliance, election-day operations, and post-election proceedings. 

These services include the following:
 •  Preparation, review, and filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC), Certificates of Nomination and Acceptance (CONA/CAN), authorizations, affidavits, resolutions, appointments, and other election-related pleadings, forms, and submissions
 •  Assistance in BIR, COMELEC, and campaign-related registrations and compliance requirements
 •  Legal review of campaign materials and activities
 •  Campaign compliance monitoring
 •  Election briefings and legal orientations for candidates, coordinators, and campaign personnel
 •  Organization and training of poll watchers
 •  Election-day legal support
 •  Post-election compliance requirements, including the preparation and filing of Statements of Contributions and Expenditures (SOCE)
 •  Legal assistance in matters arising from canvassing, proclamation, and other post-election proceedings

If you require legal assistance on any election-related matter, contact us today. Our team will be pleased to discuss your concerns and provide strategic legal guidance tailored to your specific circumstances.