Philippine Embassy in London Holds Legal Clinic: “Isangguni kay Attorney” 

Ambassador Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr. and Deputy Head of Mission and Consul General Rhenita R. Rodriguez with the three (3) UK-based Filipino-British solicitors (left) and three (3) Philippine lawyers (right). 

LONDON 05 April 2024 – The Philippine Embassy in London held a Legal Clinic “Isangguni kay Attorney,” on 20 March as part of its celebration of 2024 National Women’s Month.  

Several UK-based Filipino-British solicitors and Filipino lawyers provided free legal  advice during the legal clinic held at the Sentro Rizal London, including Solicitor  Danna Quinto, Barrister Catherine Dy, and Solicitor Crystal Dias, while the Filipino  lawyers, who are currently Chevening scholars in the UK were Atty. Charles  Fredricksson de Belen, Atty. Napoleon L. Gonzales III, and Atty. Zara Marie Dy. 

The concerns of those who availed themselves of the free legal advice included  immigration matters (sponsorship of family members who wish to come to the UK,  application for “indefinite leave to remain” status, etc.); property matters (acquisition  of property in PH, transfer of ownership, property disputes, etc.); estate matters (wills, inheritance, etc.); annulment of marriage, recognition of foreign divorce,  adoption and other legal concerns. 

The lawyers generously shared their respective expertise on UK and Philippine laws  relative to the clients’ queries and concerns. END

Ambassador Locsin observed the interactions of the lawyers  with their respective clients during the legal clinic.

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