International Businesses
Companies managing commercial relationships, transactions, investments, and operations across markets.
DE GUZMAN LAW
Cross Border Commercial and Technology Counsel
Advising businesses on commercial agreements, technology transactions, corporate matters, and international operations, including US connected matters.
Led by Pristine B. De Guzman, admitted in New York and the Philippines, with international legal advisory experience involving technology businesses in the United States, Europe and Asia.
Principal
Pristine B. De Guzman
- Admissions
- New York and the Philippines
- Based in
- Metro Manila, Philippines
THE PRACTICE
Commercial judgment across jurisdictions
De Guzman Law is an independent practice advising businesses and legal teams on commercial agreements, technology, corporate governance, and international operations.
The practice has a particular focus on cross border commercial and technology matters, including business arrangements with a US connection.
Engagements may involve a defined transaction, a specific commercial or legal question, or continuing advisory support.
EXPERTISE
Areas of practice
01
Commercial Contracts and Transactions
Drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial agreements, including technology, services, licensing, outsourcing, and international business arrangements.
→02Technology, Data and AI
Advice on technology transactions, intellectual property, AI deployment, data arrangements, supplier relationships, and the allocation of commercial and operational risk.
→03International Business Operations
Advice on commercial and operating arrangements, international expansion, corporate structures, contracting relationships, and business activities across jurisdictions.
→04Corporate Governance and Investment
Advice on founder and shareholder arrangements, corporate authority, governance, investment documentation, ownership structures, and related corporate matters.
→05Disputes and Enforcement
Assessment of commercial disputes, contract enforcement, settlement, and related proceedings, including matters involving international parties or assets.
→CLIENTS
Who we advise
Technology and AI Companies
Businesses developing, licensing, selling, or deploying software, AI, digital products, and technology services.
Founders and Investors
Businesses and investors dealing with commercial structures, ownership arrangements, financing, governance, and international growth.
General Counsel and Legal Teams
Corporate legal teams seeking focused outside support for commercial, technology, corporate, or international matters.
EXPERIENCE
Experience in international business and technology
The practice draws on experience in private practice and prior legal advisory roles. Descriptions are general and omit confidential information.
International Technology Advisory
Global legal advisory experience involving technology companies, including businesses based in the United States, Europe and Asia, with work spanning commercial agreements, intellectual property, corporate governance, and international operations.
Commercial and Technology Agreements
Experience drafting and negotiating software, services, platform, outsourcing, and other commercial agreements, including contractual responsibility, intellectual property, payment, performance, liability, and exit.
Corporate Governance and Business Operations
Advisory experience involving founders, shareholders, corporate decision making, ownership arrangements, business structures, and governance documentation.
Public Sector and Infrastructure
Earlier legal work involving appellate matters, public infrastructure, official development assistance projects, and institutional governance.
Disputes and Enforcement
Experience assessing contractual disputes, remedies, settlement, proceedings, and enforcement issues.
THE PRINCIPAL
Pristine B. De Guzman
Principal, De Guzman Law
Pristine B. De Guzman is admitted in New York and the Philippines. Her practice focuses on commercial and technology matters, with particular emphasis on cross border transactions, corporate governance, and international business operations.
Her experience includes global legal advisory work for technology companies, including businesses based in the United States, Europe and Asia, covering commercial agreements, intellectual property, corporate governance, and international operations.
Her earlier background also includes private practice, appellate court work, and public sector and infrastructure matters.
She serves as Co Chair of the Philippines Chapter of the New York State Bar Association's International Section and as a member of the Section's Executive Committee. She is also a member of the International Bar Association, including its Asia Pacific Regional Forum and Technology Law Committee.
ENGAGEMENTS
How we work
Focused Assessment
A defined review of a commercial, legal, or operating question, with agreed findings or recommendations.
Project Engagement
Advice, drafting, negotiation, structuring, or implementation for a specific transaction or matter.
Ongoing Counsel
Continuing support for commercial agreements, technology, governance, or international business operations under an agreed arrangement.
Scope, deliverables, timing, and fees are agreed before substantive work begins.
INSIGHTS
Selected writing
Articles examining commercial agreements, technology, governance, and the practical consequences of legal decisions.
INQUIRIES
Discuss a Matter
For a possible engagement or professional referral, please provide a brief description of the matter and any relevant jurisdictions.
Consultations are by appointment and may take place remotely or at an agreed professional venue.
info@deguzmanlawoffices.com