About TLG Legal Group

Protecting Rights. Delivering Results.

A Philippine law practice built on a simple professional standard: serious matters deserve serious preparation. Since 2015, we have advised and represented individuals, families, businesses, and institutions across Luzon and beyond.

Who We Are

Counsel for Matters of Consequence

TLG Legal Group is a Philippine law practice advising and representing individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and clients with Philippine and cross-border interests.

Our practice encompasses land and property disputes, agrarian matters, labor and employment, criminal litigation, corporate and commercial matters, intellectual property, maritime and seafarer claims, and appellate advocacy before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

TLG has acted in matters involving major casino and hospitality establishments, condominium and real estate developments, commercial enterprises, and significant private property interests — with engagements extending across New Clark City, Clark, El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Bonifacio Global City, Makati, and other jurisdictions.

The Group brings together practitioners with experience across litigation, labor relations, corporate and commercial affairs, legal education, and appellate practice. That breadth lets us examine your matter not merely as a legal dispute, but in light of its commercial, financial, regulatory, and practical consequences.

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Established 2015Offices in San Pedro, Laguna · San Fernando, Pampanga · Concepcion, Tarlac

A Global Perspective

Philippine Counsel for Affairs Beyond a Single Jurisdiction

TLG serves clients whose affairs extend across borders — Philippine businesses with international interests, foreign nationals and investors with Philippine concerns, and individuals and families navigating matters between the Philippines and abroad.

  • New Clark City
  • Clark
  • El Nido
  • Puerto Princesa
  • Bonifacio Global City
  • Makati
  • Attention to jurisdictionWe identify early where your matter can and should be brought, and which rules apply.
  • Careful documentationDocuments prepared to the standard that courts, registries, and regulators require.
  • Regulatory awarenessAdvice that accounts for the regulatory requirements affecting your interests.
  • Confidentiality and coordinationDiscreet handling, with coordination with foreign counsel and professional advisers where necessary.

Our Vision

A Law Firm of Enduring Distinction

To build a law firm respected for the quality of its advocacy, the depth of its judgment, and the integrity of its practice.

TLG aspires to become a pre-eminent Philippine legal institution, trusted by individuals, families, corporations, and institutions whose affairs demand discretion, intellect, and uncompromising professional standards — a name associated with excellence, trust, and the principled pursuit of justice.

Our Mission

Sophisticated, Strategic, Principled Representation

To provide sophisticated, strategic, and principled legal representation to those who entrust their rights and interests to TLG.

We approach every engagement with intellectual rigor, meticulous preparation, sound judgment, and absolute professional discretion. A law firm should be more than a place where cases are handled — it should be an institution of trust.

Five Enduring Commitments

What You Can Expect From Us

Know the facts. Know the law. Prepare thoroughly. Advocate with purpose. Our practice rests on five commitments to every client.

Excellence

We pursue the highest standards of legal analysis, advocacy, drafting, and client service.

Integrity

We practice with independence, candor, confidentiality, and fidelity to the law.

Strategy

We understand the larger interests at stake and develop measured, purposeful solutions.

Discretion

We value the confidence entrusted to counsel and conduct every engagement with dignity and restraint.

Results

We remain focused on protecting legitimate interests and achieving the best lawful outcome reasonably available.

“Excellence in law is not measured by how loudly one advocates, but by the clarity of one’s judgment, the precision of one’s work, and the confidence one inspires.”
The TLG Standard

Our Lawyers

The People Who Will Handle Your Matter

Each TLG lawyer brings a distinct depth of experience. Read their profiles, then book a consultation with the lawyer whose practice fits your concern.

Atty. Marty Franz F. Toralba

Attorney-at-Law

When the consequences are significant, legal representation demands more than knowledge of the law. It demands judgment, preparation, and the ability to see the case as a whole.

Atty. Marty Franz F. Toralba is a Philippine lawyer whose practice is focused on land and property disputes, labor and employment matters, criminal litigation, and appellate practice before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, he was an apprentice of Atty. Estelito P. Mendoza, gaining early professional exposure to the discipline of careful legal analysis, preparation, and advocacy.

He has represented clients in matters involving substantial property, commercial, employment, and criminal interests, including matters involving major casino and hospitality establishments, condominium and real estate developments, commercial enterprises, and private property interests.

His practice has included matters arising in Clark City, El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Bonifacio Global City, and Makati, among other jurisdictions.

His appellate practice encompasses appeals, petitions for review, and other remedies before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court, with particular attention to the record, preservation of issues, questions of law and fact, procedural matters, and the preparation of precise written arguments.

His approach is deliberate: understand the facts, identify the issues that matter, examine the law carefully, assess the available courses of action, and pursue the client’s interests with discretion and purpose.

Clients are entitled to candid advice, careful preparation, and representation that treats their legal concerns with the seriousness they deserve.

Land & Property

Ownership, possession, title, boundaries, conveyances, land disputes, and other property-related controversies.

Labor, Employment & Industrial Relations

Employer-employee disputes, labor claims, union disputes, collective bargaining negotiations, Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), labor-management relations, unfair labor practice matters, grievance proceedings, and related labor and employment controversies.

Criminal Litigation

Criminal defense and representation from investigation and trial through available remedies.

Court of Appeals & Supreme Court Practice

Appeals, petitions for review, and other appellate remedies before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, including matters involving questions of law and fact, procedural issues, evidentiary concerns, and review of lower-court and tribunal decisions.

  • EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas
  • ApprenticeshipApprentice of Atty. Estelito P. Mendoza
  • LeadershipProvincial President, PDP–Laban, Tarlac (2022–Present)
  • PhilosophyKnow the facts. Know the law. Prepare thoroughly. Advocate with purpose.

Dr. Atty. Earl Louie M. Masacayan

Attorney-at-Law | Legal Educator | Author | Corporate Practitioner

When the law intersects with business, institutions, and matters of consequence, legal representation demands more than knowledge. It requires judgment, perspective, and a disciplined understanding of both law and practice.

Dr. Atty. Earl Louie M. Masacayan is a Philippine lawyer whose professional practice extends across corporate and business matters, legal education, and legal scholarship.

A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas, he holds a Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA). He is now taking up a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD).

He currently serves as Associate Dean of the Philippine Law School and has taught law and related disciplines at Philippine Law School, Philippine Christian University, Adamson University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, Garcia Law School, Universidad de Manila, De La Salle Lipa, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Rizal College of Laguna, and Asia Pacific College. His academic work includes Labor Law, Agrarian Law, Social Legislation, Taxation, Commercial Law, Civil Law, and other subjects in law, business, economics, and political science.

His professional experience extends to government, private law practice, and corporate and private-sector work, giving his legal perspective both academic depth and practical grounding.

Dr. Masacayan is also a published author of legal works covering Taxation Law, Commercial Law, and Labor Laws in the Philippines, contributing to the study and practical understanding of Philippine law.

His practice is characterized by careful legal analysis, breadth of perspective, and a practical appreciation of the interests and institutions affected by legal decisions.

Corporate & Business Law

Corporate matters, commercial concerns, business transactions, and related legal advisory work.

Labor & Employment

Labor relations, employment matters, union concerns, collective bargaining, and social legislation.

Legal Education & Scholarship

Law teaching, academic leadership, legal writing, and professional education.

Taxation & Commercial Law

Legal matters involving taxation, commercial transactions, and related regulatory concerns.

  • EducationUniversity of Santo Tomas — Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Laws (LL.M.), and Doctor of Business Administration (DBA); now taking up a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD)
  • AcademicAssociate Dean, Philippine Law School
  • AuthorTaxation Law; Commercial Law; Labor Laws in the Philippines
  • PhilosophyKnow the facts. Know the law. Prepare thoroughly. Advocate with purpose.

Atty. Criszus Niño V. Ibon, ECE, ECT

Attorney-at-Law | Intellectual Property Practitioner | Electronics Engineer & Electronics Technician

Atty. Criszus Niño V. Ibon is a Philippine lawyer and a licensed Electronics Engineer and Electronics Technician, bringing together legal practice and technical expertise in matters involving technology, intellectual property, and complex disputes.

His practice encompasses intellectual property, civil and criminal litigation, labor and employment, and maritime law — including legal representation in claims involving Filipino seafarers.

His intellectual property practice includes patent and utility model drafting and prosecution, industrial design matters, trademark prosecution and disputes, and copyright. He has undertaken formal training with the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) in patent drafting, trademarks, and copyright.

Atty. Ibon is also a legal writer whose articles on law and intellectual property have appeared in legal journals and publications of the Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP) and Asia IP. A former broadsheet correspondent, he is a two-time recipient of the Angel Palanca Award for Peace and serves as Vice President of the Batangas City Legendary Eagles Club of the Fraternal Order of Eagles (Philippine Eagles).

Intellectual Property

Patents, utility models, industrial designs, trademarks, copyright, prosecution, registration, and disputes.

Litigation

Civil and criminal litigation and related legal proceedings.

Labor & Employment

Labor disputes and employment-related matters.

Maritime Law

Maritime disputes and claims involving Filipino seafarers.

  • AffiliationsIntegrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP); Maritime Law Association of the Philippines (MARLAW); Intellectual Property Association of the Philippines (IPAP); Institute of Electronics Engineers of the Philippines (IECEP)
  • TrainingIPOPHL — patent drafting, trademarks, and copyright
  • RecognitionTwo-time Angel Palanca Award for Peace recipient

Atty. Marvin B. Niño

Attorney-at-Law | Corporate • Civil • Criminal • Labor | Commissioned Notary Public

Atty. Marvin B. Niño is a Philippine lawyer engaged in private practice, with a professional focus on corporate, civil, criminal, and labor matters, as well as notarial practice.

Admitted to the Philippine Bar on 22 December 2023, he represents individuals, businesses, and other clients in matters requiring careful legal analysis, sound judgment, and responsive representation.

Prior to entering private practice, Atty. Niño served as Junior Legal Officer of DBP Leasing Corporation, a government-owned and controlled corporation. His work provided him with practical exposure to corporate legal affairs, compliance, and the legal and operational concerns of a financial institution. During his tenure, he also served as Head of the Secretariat of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) and as a member of the Gender and Development (GAD) Committee, contributing to institutional and organizational matters within the corporation.

His engagement with legal education extends beyond formal practice. He served as Subject Head for Criminal Law of the San Sebastian Centralized Bar Operation – Stag Notes, contributing to the preparation and dissemination of bar review materials for law students and bar examinees.

Atty. Niño approaches legal practice with particular attention to preparation, detail, practical judgment, and clear advocacy. He seeks to provide representation that is measured, responsive, and grounded in the particular circumstances and objectives of each client.

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate matters, compliance, business concerns, and related legal advisory.

Civil Litigation

Civil actions, disputes, contracts, obligations, damages, and related proceedings.

Criminal Litigation

Criminal defense, investigation, preliminary proceedings, trial, and available remedies.

Labor & Employment

Employment disputes, labor claims, and related proceedings.

Notarial Practice

Commissioned notarial practice.

  • EducationJuris Doctor, San Sebastian College–Recoletos; Bachelor of Arts in Legal Management, University of the East – Manila
  • Bar AdmissionAdmitted to the Philippine Bar, 22 December 2023
  • ExperienceJunior Legal Officer, DBP Leasing Corporation; Head of the BAC Secretariat; Member, GAD Committee
  • Legal EducationSubject Head for Criminal Law, San Sebastian Centralized Bar Operation – Stag Notes

FAQ

Questions About TLG

Quick answers about our firm, our lawyers, and how we work.

When was TLG established?

TLG Legal Group was established in 2015.

Who are TLG's lawyers?

TLG's lawyers are Atty. Marty Franz F. Toralba, Dr. Atty. Earl Louie M. Masacayan, Atty. Criszus Niño V. Ibon, ECE, ECT, and Atty. Marvin B. Niño. You can read each lawyer's full profile on this page.

Where are TLG's offices?

TLG has three offices: TLG Law Office Laguna Branch — Norielle Building, Pacita Complex 1, San Jose St, San Pedro, 4023 Laguna; TLG Law office Pampanga Branch — 2F JLMEV Bldg., Calsara Street, MacArthur Hwy, Dolores, San Fernando, 2000 Pampanga; TLG Law Office Concepcion — Rising Sun Bldg, San Nicolas, Poblacion, Concepcion, 2306 Tarlac.

What is the TLG Standard?

Know the facts. Know the law. Prepare thoroughly. Advocate with purpose. It is the professional standard every TLG lawyer applies to every matter.

What are TLG's core commitments to clients?

Excellence, Integrity, Strategy, Discretion, and Results — the five commitments described in our mission.

What kinds of clients does TLG represent?

Individuals, families, businesses, institutions, and clients with Philippine and cross-border interests.

Does TLG handle cases before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court?

Yes. TLG's appellate practice covers appeals, petitions for review, and other remedies before the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court.

Has TLG handled matters outside its branch locations?

Yes. TLG's engagements have extended to New Clark City, Clark, El Nido, Puerto Princesa, Bonifacio Global City, and Makati, among other jurisdictions.

Can TLG help clients who live abroad or have cross-border concerns?

Yes. TLG serves Philippine businesses with international interests, foreign nationals and investors with Philippine concerns, and families navigating matters between the Philippines and abroad — coordinating with foreign counsel and professional advisers where necessary.

Does TLG offer notarial services?

Yes. Atty. Marvin B. Niño is a commissioned notary public. Call 09171497406 to arrange notarial services.

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