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Foreign Lawyers Practicing in the Philippines by Icel Lacanilao is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses whether non-Filipino lawyers can practice law in the Philippines. It provides definitions of "practice of law" from Supreme Court cases that indicate giving legal advice would constitute practice of law. The document also notes that the Philippine Constitution limits the practice of professions to Filipino citizens, with some exceptions. It analyzes Supreme Court cases that prohibit foreign law firms and unlicensed individuals from practicing law. While the Philippines has trade agre
- Author
- Icel Lacanilao
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- EN