Received his Juris Doctor (JD) degree from the Ateneo de Manila University in 2005. He received his Bachelor of Arts (Communication Arts) degree from the De La Salle University in 2000. Formerly an associate lawyer with Aranas Consunji & Barleta. He was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2006.

• Regularly advises clients on corporate and tax matters including the tax implications of commercial transactions.

• Represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings involving tax assessments and refunds.

• Advises clients in corporate structuring, due diligence and contract drafting related to acquisitions and joint ventures.

• Assisted international financial institutions and investment funds on the purchase and sale of distressed assets or collateralized loan obligation whether through single asset transaction or portfolio transactions. Work includes due diligence review of portfolio and assistance in closing.

• Assisted a local corporation for the proposed importation of bioethanol in Central Philippines. Work includes tax advisory on the importation of bioethanol; review and preparation of transaction and relevant project documents.

• Assisted the lead transaction adviser for a proposed USD 6 Million Fixed Rate Notes Issuance of a local corporation.

• Currently assists an international computer company on various legal requirements including tax and labor issues.