Associates

Zen’s practice areas include corporate services, energy, labor, tax and customs, and technology, media and telecommunications.

Zen’s work experience pre-dates her joining the firm in 2023. Zen worked as a Senior Associate at Sycip, Gorres, Velayo & Co., under the Indirect Tax/Global Trade and Customs cluster. Her work included assisting in tax advisory matters.

While in law school, Zen was an Assistant Subject Chair in Political and International Law of the RGCT San Beda University Bar Operations.

Qualifications

• San Beda University, Juris Doctor (Class of 2023)
• Ateneo de Manila University, Bachelor of Science in Legal Management (Class of 2019, honorable mention)
• Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023

Experience

Zen has participated in several matters. Her experience has included:

• Assisting in civil, criminal, labor and administrative cases before various Philippine courts and quasi-judicial bodies
• Assisting with contract drafting for various corporate and commercial transactions
• Assisting in corporate services
• Assisting on tax advisory matters
• Assisting with energy projects
• Assisting on labor advisory matters
• Drafting legal opinions on corporate and labor matters
• Assisting with the completion of various regulatory requirements

Memberships

• Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2023 – Present)