Transportation

The firm provides legal support to several of the country’s largest transportation providers, offering deep experience in regulatory compliance, franchise operations, and transport-related litigation. Our lawyers have cultivated specialized expertise in the transportation sector, developed through years of advising on a broad spectrum of issues involving both traditional and emerging modes of transport.

We represent clients involved in land, sea, and air transport, including public utility operators, fleet owners, and Transport Network Companies (TNCs) and Transport Network Vehicle Services (TNVs). From regulatory approval to operational support and dispute resolution, we offer end-to-end legal solutions tailored to the needs of transport enterprises in a rapidly evolving sector.

Our services include:

• Franchise Applications, Renewals, and Transfers before the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), and other regulatory bodies
• Legal Support for TNVs and TNCs: Assistance in registration, accreditation, and compliance with LTFRB rules governing TNVs and platform-based transport operations, including fare matrix regulations, safety compliance, and driver-partner agreements
• Regulatory Compliance and Operational Risk Management: Advisory on route rationalization, modernization programs, vehicle conversion, and fare-setting rules
• Administrative Proceedings and Enforcement Defense: Representation in show-cause orders, franchise violations, and regulatory audits
• Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Representation in disputes involving breach of transport agreements, accidents, employment concerns, and regulatory controversies
• Procurement and Public-Private Partnership Engagements: Legal support in transport-related infrastructure projects such as fleet modernization, depot construction, and logistics integration
• Corporate and Tax Advisory: Guidance on ownership structures, cooperative formation, and tax compliance for transport entities

Our transport practice is anchored in both legal experience and industry familiarity. One of our partners, Atty. Dennis Añover, brings valuable insight from his former role as a transport fleet operator—giving our team a practical understanding of the challenges and demands faced by our clients on the ground.

Whether representing established public utility vehicle operators or supporting TNVs navigating emerging regulatory frameworks, the firm delivers practical, strategic, and responsive legal solutions to players in the mobility and logistics ecosystem.