AGRICULTURAL LAW AND LAND REFORM DISPUTES

   VCG LAW is dedicated in offering specialized legal expertise in resolving Agrarian Disputes, securing the protection and enforcement of the rights of landowners, tenants, and farmers under Philippine agrarian laws. With extensive knowledge of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) and related legislation, our firm guides clients through the complexities of land ownership, tenancy, and land distribution, addressing the often sensitive and contentious issues inherent in these matters.

   

     Our services in agricultural law include:


  • Land Ownership and Tenancy Issues – Representing both landowners and tenant-farmers in disputes over agricultural land ownership, tenancy rights, and land-to-tiller policies. We ensure compliance with agrarian reform laws and protect our clients’ rights under Republic Act No. 6657 (Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law);
  • Land Valuation and Compensation – Assisting landowners in securing fair and just compensation for lands subjected to agrarian reform, and representing clients in Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) land valuation disputes;
  • Land Distribution and Beneficiary Rights – Advising agrarian reform beneficiaries (ARBs) on their rights and responsibilities under the agrarian reform program, and representing ARBs in disputes over land redistribution, lease agreements, and other related matters;
  • Agricultural Leasehold Arrangements – Facilitating the negotiation, drafting, and enforcement of leasehold agreements between landowners and tenant-farmers, by providing fair terms for both parties in line with agrarian laws;
  • Conversion and Exemption of Agricultural Land – Giving legal assistance in the conversion of agricultural land to non-agricultural uses, and securing exemptions from agrarian reform coverage under DAR guidelines;
  • DAR and DARAB Representation – Representing clients in disputes before the Department of Agrarian Reform Adjudication Board (DARAB) and other quasi-judicial bodies tasked with resolving agrarian issues.

   

    Agrarian disputes often involve sensitive issues of land rights and social justice. At VCG Law, we take a balanced and computed approach, whether advocating for landowners seeking rightful compensation or farmers asserting their tenancy and ownership rights. Our firm is committed in resolving disputes fairly and in accordance with the law, warranting the protection of our clients’ interests at every stage.

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