Strategic Legal Counsel

LITIGATOR &
COMMERCIAL LAWYER

Atty. Melquisedic Lozano Maitim

Representing clients in criminal, civil, and labor matters while providing strategic counsel on commercial and international contracts, data privacy, and emerging technologies.

Serving individuals, businesses, NGOs, and international organizations.

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Atty. Melquisedic Lozano Maitim
Atty. Melquisedic Lozano Maitim

Strategic Legal Counsel

I am a Philippine lawyer with more than a decade of experience providing strategic legal counsel and effective legal representation to individuals, businesses, nongovernmental organizations, employees, and international organizations.

My practice is multifaceted. I represent clients in trial court proceedings involving criminal, civil, administrative, and labor cases, as well as preliminary investigations, appeals, arbitration, mediation, negotiations, collective bargaining agreement matters, among many others.

Whether representing individuals, businesses, NGOs, or organizations, I am committed to delivering diligent, strategic, and effective legal solutions tailored to each client's objectives.

Legal Services

Criminal Litigation

Strategic legal representation from investigation through trial and appeal.

Civil Litigation

Representation in civil disputes, claims, injunctions, and enforcement actions.

Labor & Employment

Advice on labor standards, disciplinary proceedings, investigations, and labor disputes.

Commercial Contracts

Drafting, negotiation, review, and risk management of commercial agreements.

International Advisory

Legal support for NGOs, international organizations, procurement, and donor-funded projects.

Data Privacy

Privacy compliance, governance, and regulatory advice.

Artificial Intelligence

AI governance, emerging technologies, and technology-related legal policy.

Regulatory Compliance

Practical legal solutions for evolving regulatory and commercial environments.

Commercial Law
Contracts
International Legal Advisory

In my commercial practice, I advise clients on contracts, negotiations, contract lifecycle management, risk management, and cross-border legal issues involving business operations, institutional partnerships, and international engagements. My work includes structuring agreements, assessing legal risks, supporting contract implementation and compliance, and assisting clients in developing and managing relationships with businesses, government entities, private donors, and other stakeholders. I help clients navigate complex commercial and operational relationships across jurisdictions, facilitating effective partnerships and sustainable collaborations.

I advise businesses, nongovernmental organizations, and international organizations on a wide range of legal instruments, including framework agreements, project implementation agreements, donor and funding agreements, commercial contracts, consultancy agreements, partnership agreements, and other institutional arrangements. I support engagements involving governments, private donors, and international stakeholders, providing legal guidance to establish effective partnerships, ensure compliance, and facilitate successful program implementation. I also advise on emerging legal issues involving artificial intelligence, technology governance, AI policy development, and regulatory compliance, helping organizations navigate evolving legal and operational challenges.

I strive to deliver clear, commercially practical, and strategically focused legal advice that protects my clients' interests while supporting their long-term objectives.

International Experience

Let's Discuss Your Legal Matter

Whether you require legal representation, strategic legal advice, or assistance with commercial and international legal matters, I welcome the opportunity to discuss how I may assist you.

Email

melki@melkilegal.com

Office

02 CZCR Square
NLSA Road
Barangay San Isidro
General Santos City 9500

Bar Admission

Philippine Bar
2012

Education

Juris Doctor
San Beda Alabang College of Law