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Attorney | CPA | Tax, Compliance, and Commercial Transactions
Golda is a tax attorney focused on tax and commercial transactions, with a knack for translating legalese into practical, business-friendly advice. She supports U.S. clients on tax structuring, commercial contracts, and compliance matters—helping them stay ahead of risks while keeping business moving forward.
Reliable, responsive, and unflappable under pressure, Golda believes that good counsel should feel like a conversation, not a courtroom. With a background in accountancy and real estate brokerage, she blends technical expertise with a steady, solution-focused approach that clients trust.
Core Areas of Focus
Taxation
Helping clients make sense of complex tax rules—local and cross-border—so they can stay compliant, plan smarter, and avoid surprises. From structuring deals to supporting filings, Golda focuses on practical, risk-aware solutions.
Commercial Transactions
Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating vendor agreements, service contracts, and commercial deals with a focus on clarity, fairness, and long-term value—protecting client interests while keeping deals on track.
Document Review and Diligence
Supporting high-volume document review and diligence projects with an eye for risk, precision, and practical impact—whether it’s for M&A, compliance, or litigation support.
Corporate Governance and Compliance
Assisting U.S. clients with corporate housekeeping, governance reviews, and compliance maintenance to ensure their entities stay aligned with best practices and regulatory obligations.
Career Highlights
Supported U.S.-based clients in preparing and reviewing federal and state tax filings to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely submissions.
Advised on tax structuring for a domestic merger, aligning deal mechanics with regulatory requirements and identifying key tax efficiencies.
Reviewed, negotiated, and redlined vendor contracts to secure favorable terms and reduce operational and legal risks.
Conducted due diligence for a private equity investment, identifying potential red flags and summarizing findings for informed decision-making.
Provided ongoing support on corporate compliance and governance matters, ensuring alignment with U.S. entity requirements and best practices.
Bar Admissions
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (2022)
Real Estate Brokers Association of the Philippines (2016)
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (2014)
Education
J.D., Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan (2021)
B.S., Accountancy, Xavier University–Ateneo de Cagayan (2014)
Beyond the Bar
Born and raised in Cagayan de Oro, Golda is grounded by the values of patience, resilience, and hard work she picked up along the way.
Off the clock, she finds joy in quiet days at home—crafting, spending time with her dogs, and being with family who keep her centered and inspired.
Golda is our quiet steady—the one who listens closely, thinks deeply, and lets her exceptional work do the talking. Always dependable, always thoughtful, she’s the calm presence every team needs behind the scenes.
