Our Firm
Guzman Acain LLP is a full-service law firm established in Makati City, Philippines, with more than 26 years of active practice. Founded by partners Val Guzman and Alexander Acain Jr., the firm serves individuals, corporations, and international organizations across more than 20 countries — providing precise, results-oriented legal counsel across one of the most diverse practice portfolios in the Philippine legal market.
We are not a referral firm. Every matter is handled by the partners directly.
Who We Are
The firm was built on a straightforward premise: that clients operating in complex legal and regulatory environments deserve counsel who understand both the law and the business context behind it.
Val Guzman brings more than 31 years of experience in commercial law, criminal defense, family law, real estate, and administrative proceedings — including Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act cases. He has represented clients across the full range of Philippine trial and appellate courts.
Alexander Acain Jr. has more than 26 years of practice spanning corporate and transactional law, aviation, telecommunications and ICT regulation, intellectual property, immigration, cybercrime, tax, and private wealth. He previously served as General Counsel of an international airline, advising on major aircraft acquisitions and cross-border operating lease agreements. He has advised multinational clients before the NTC, SEC, BOI, BID, BIR, and CTA, and has issued legal opinions on Philippine law accepted by foreign regulatory authorities across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Africa.
What We Do
Our practice covers the full spectrum of legal needs — from corporate entry and regulatory compliance to criminal defense, family law, and cross-border transactions. Key areas include:
Business & Transactions — Corporate formation and restructuring, foreign investment compliance, aviation law and aircraft transactions, telecommunications and ICT regulation, technology and BPO, construction and infrastructure, financial services, and real estate.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution — Criminal defense, family law and annulments, immigration, labor and employment, intellectual property enforcement, cybercrime prosecution and defense, and tax litigation before the CTA.
Advisory & Regulatory — Legal opinions for foreign regulatory submission, NTC licensing and compliance, SEC and BOI registrations, BIR dispute resolution, and international documentation (notarial and apostille services).
How We Work
We offer flexible engagement structures — flat fees, hourly rates, monthly retainers, and contingency arrangements — calibrated to the nature and complexity of each matter. We do not bill for unnecessary process. We are accessible, direct, and accountable to outcomes.
Our office is located at the 6th Floor, Suite 614, Cityland Pasong Tamo Tower, 2210 Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City. Consultations are available in person, by phone, or via video conference for international and overseas-based clients.
