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Portrait of Atty. Rico L.

Atty. Rico L.

Lawyer since:
2023
Taxation
Criminal
Labor
Corporate
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₱1100

30 min

₱1900

60 min

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Basic Information


Location:
Makati,
Metro Manila (NCR)
Languages:
English, Tagalog, Ilocano
About:
Grounded in military law, defense governance (AFP GHQ), and tax advisory (SGV & Co.), Atty. Rico delivers mission-focused legal representation for both individual litigants and enterprise clients. Combining military justice leadership with active trial litigation, he approaches complex court cases and regulatory challenges with disciplined precision, protecting personal rights, safeguarding business assets, and resolving high-stakes legal disputes with absolute efficiency.
Education

Saint Louis University
2012 - 2022
Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies; Juris Doctor - Baguio City
Work Experience

SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co. / EY Philippines)
2025 - 2026
Senior Associate - Makati, PH
As a former Senior Associate in International Tax & Transaction Services at SGV & Co. (EY Philippines), I advised corporate leaders on tax planning, cross-border transaction structures, and exposure risks. I authored formal tax opinions and handled direct regulatory liaisons before the BIR, SEC, PEZA, BOI, and DOF. I help enterprises optimize their tax strategies, navigate audits, and resolve complex regulatory compliance issues smoothly.
Marasigan & Partners
2023 - 2026
Associate Lawyer - Mandaluyong, PH
As an Associate Lawyer at Marasigan & Partners, I represented individual and corporate clients in criminal, civil, commercial, and administrative litigation. I prepared critical court pleadings, appeared before judicial tribunals, and streamlined client consultation workflows. I provided assertive courtroom advocacy and clear, practical litigation strategies to resolve high-stakes disputes and protect your legal rights
Armed Forces of the Philippines
2024 - 2025
Attorney - AFP General Headquarters, Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo
As a former Civilian Attorney II at AFP General Headquarters (J1), I directed military justice policy, administrative case adjudications, and executive grievance machinery. Serving as Subject Matter Expert for the AFP Cyber Group and Special Intelligence Training School, I bring disciplined risk governance, administrative compliance, and strategic policy leadership to resolve high-stakes legal disputes and protect enterprise assets.
Publications and Awards

  • Employee Counseling and Grievance Handling Certification - Personnel Officers Association of the Philippines (POAP)
  • Commendation Medal and Ribbon by the Chief of Staff, Armed Forces of the Philippines
  • Strategic Risk Management Certification - Office for Strategic Studies and Strategy Management, AFP

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