Soriano Belmonte & Partners Law Offices
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    Company overview

    Industry

    Legal Services

    Company size

    11-50

    Primary location

    15th Floor Strata 100 Bldg. Don F. Ortigas Jr. Rd. (formerly Emerald Ave.) Ortigas Center Pasig City
    The Law firm was established in July of 2002 under the name of Soriano Soriano & Partners Law Offices, a partnership between father and son, Elpidio Samaniego Soriano, a member of Philippine Law School Class of 1956 and Elpidio G. Soriano III (UP Law Class 1993), a former Junior Partner of Zambrano Gruba & Associates Law Offices (Makati City) and former Managing Partner of Soriano Lu Reyes & Associates (Pasig City).Since then the Firm name has undergone a series of amendments to reflect the names of those who served as a Senior Partners of the firm. First of such change was Soriano Velez & Partners (Quezon City) when Atty. Patrick M. Velez (UP Law class 1997) joined the firm in 2004 until he left to serve the Department of National Defense (DND) in 2010. Atty. Rhea R. Julian (San Beda Law Class 2001) a home grown junior partner, took his place as the new Senior Partner under the name of Soriano Julian & Partners until 2014. January 2015 saw the entry of two Senior Partners under the Partnership name of Soriano Ferrer Purisima and Partners with Atty. Innocencio P. Ferrer, Jr. (UP Law Class 1981). Completing the litigation team as Assitant Chair was Atty. Cherry B. Belmonte-Lim (UP Law Class 1993), former Chief Legal Counsel of DND.The name has been amended to its present name of Soriano Belmonte & Partners Law Offices (SBP LAW). Completing the ranks of the firm's vast legal resources is our Of Counsel Atty. Victor C. Fernandez (UP Law Class 1971), former National Director of the IBP Committee on Bar Discipline, former Deputy Ombudsman for Luzon and a trained international arbitrator. The firm also ushers in the enlistment of Atty. Cesar Charlie Lim (UP Law Class 1992) and Atty. Manuel Peter S. Solis (UP Law Class 1993) as consultants for tax and environment, respectively.For the last twenty-one (21) years, SBPLAW has remained as a full-service law firm that advocates the meticulous observance of time-honored processes and procedures in case handling and case management to ensure the delivery of only the best legal service, a responsible and conscientious law firm can provide. SBPLAW practices law with an intimate knowledge of the issues decision makers face and deliberately employs tailored approaches and strategies that help our clients see opportunities in adversities.With the Firm's decades of experience in serving a full spectrum of our clients’ interests, SBPLAW is equipped to skillfully handle the most intricate problems and provide comprehensive solutions that deliver results.

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    What’s it like working at Soriano Belmonte & Partners Law Offices?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Soriano Belmonte & Partners Law Offices appreciate the guaranteed growth opportunities and the vibrant culture of mentorship and collaboration, where partners are willing to teach and guide associates. They also value the diverse and challenging cases handled by the firm, which help build confidence and independence.

    However, there are potential challenges, such as the expectation of long working hours, often requiring employees to work late into the night or on weekends. The firm also has a heavy workload, particularly for associates, which can be demanding. Maintaining a healthy work-life balance can be challenging due to the demanding nature of the work.

    Recent reviews

    5.0
    Senior Associate
    Feb 2025
    Pasig City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I am immensely grateful to the firm and its people.
    The good thingsSBP tests your grit, competence, & passion. Your contributions will be palpable as the firm has a vibrant culture of mentorship & collaboration. You will be given ample roles across many facets of the profession. Growth is guaranteed, & the variety of cases will build your confidence & independence.
    The challengesA wealth of experience always demands taxes in the form of effort, dedication, & diligence. If you are serious about your career, it will be easy to lose yourself in the vicissitudes of practice. Imposing personal boundaries and finding your balance is achievable, but will require deliberate effort.
    4.0
    Associate lawyer
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    The firm opened opportunities due to various clientele.
    The good thingsThe firm is a good training ground for new lawyers who want to practice litigation. It handles diverse cases that will hone young lawyer’s mind.
    The challengesLong work hours and heavy workload as expected in a law office.
    5.0
    Associate lawyer
    Aug 2021
    Good things come to those who persevere.
    The good thingsWorking for SBP was as challenging as it was rewarding. Every new task yielded priceless lessons on the practice and was an avenue to deliver the kind of legal services that anyone could be proud of. The diverse clientele of the Firm promises every new lawyer a chance for exposure to the different facets of litigation and to develop the grit it takes to take on the world of litigation.
    The challengesThe workload is more on the heavy side and will require many long nights that will likely turn into mornings, but the learning under the tireless mentorship of the partners makes the ride more than worth it. This is the right firm for any new lawyer who wants to learn litigation and how to do it right, and is willing to give what it takes to do that.
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