Taxation

The Firm's growing and vibrant tax practice is being led by a fast emerging respected expert in the field. The tax group works closely with the proper government agencies, including the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Court of Tax Appeals, Bureau of Customs, and local government tax authorities, to assist its clients in addressing tax concerns and complying with tax regulatory requirements.

In addition to standard tax advisory services, the Firm also provides the following tax-related legal services:

  • Tax structuring and advice for local and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, including advice on the tax implications related to pre- and post-acquisition restructuring, project finance and foreign investments;
  • Tax structuring and advice for debt and equity offerings; real estate transactions; and corporate reorganizations;
  • Advice on tax treaty relief provisions;
  • Representing the client in every stage of tax controversies, including tax audits and litigation;
  • Estate planning; and
  • General tax planning to maximize the efficiency of clients' tax position.

With respect to the tax controversy and litigation expertise of the Firm, it has acted in protests of national and local tax assessments, claims for refund and other tax litigation cases. Ms. Ma. Elizabeth Peralta-Loriega leads the Firm's taxation practice.

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