Bisnar & Associates

Philippine commercial law practice

Considered counsel for contracts, transactions, and what comes after.

Bisnar & Associates handles non-contentious commercial and civil matters: contract drafting, review, and negotiation; transaction support and investment structuring; settlement negotiation and documentation; and estate planning and wills.

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The Principal

Gerardo Alfredo M. Bisnar is the Principal of Bisnar & Associates. He is dual-qualified, admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2011 and as a Solicitor of England and Wales in 2023, with 15 years of experience spanning the Philippine gaming regulator, seven years of cross-border commercial practice in Myanmar, and senior in-house roles. He advises clients in English, Filipino, and Ilonggo.

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Services

Contracts

Drafting, review, and negotiation

Commercial agreements prepared, reviewed, and negotiated with clear risk analysis and exact proposed wording, not just issue-spotting.

Transactions

Transaction support and structuring

Document preparation and advice for investments and commercial transactions, structured for operational and tax efficiency.

Settlements

Settlement negotiation

Representation in settlement negotiations arising from contract breaches, and preparation of the resulting settlement agreements.

Estates

Estate planning and wills

Wills and estate planning advice under Philippine law, so your intentions, not the default rules, decide what happens.

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