Apollo Julius S. Sta. Maria

Apollo Julius S. Sta. Maria is an Associate of the firm. His practice focuses on Taxation, Corporate and Commercial Law.

Mr. Sta. Maria advises clients across a wide range of legal areas, including corporate, taxation, customs, competition, finance, and energy law. He regularly assists clients before government agencies in connection with tax audits, assessments, and estate settlement.

He is experienced in the drafting and review of transaction documents and contracts. He conducts due diligence and issues legal opinions on various matters involving different areas of law. He has been involved in financing transactions and has assisted clients in the energy sector in securing investments and negotiating loans. His practice also covers general corporate matters such as incorporation of companies, amendment of incorporation documents, regulatory compliance, and corporate secretarial work. He also assists in litigation matters, particularly assisted in the preparation of pleadings for claims involving the refund of local taxes.

Mr. Sta. Maria is a Certified Public Accountant. Prior to joining the firm, he was a tax and corporate lawyer at a Makati-based law firm and in one of the top audit firms in the country, where he primarily handled tax-related engagements including tax litigation, tax audits, estate settlements, and tax advisory work.