Bernard is a lawyer and certified public accountant. His practice combines legal and accounting background in advising clients on regulatory compliance and business structuring, with over 15 years in corporate and tax law.
Practice Areas
• Corporate and Special Projects
• Education
• Corporate Governance, Regulatory Practice and Compliance
• Corporate Restructuring
• Corporate Services, Housekeeping, and Directorship
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Public-Private Partnership and Joint Ventures
• Business Law and Taxation
• Commercial Laws
• Immigration Law
• Government Relations and Regulatory Affairs
Professional Background
• Real Estate Broker
• Faculty, University of San Carlos School of Law and Governance
• Consultant, MDS Accounting Services
• Technical Consultant, City of Mandaue
• Technical Consultant, Municipality of Lilo-an
• Former Junior Associate, Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRA) Law Offices
• Former Faculty, University of San Carlos School of Business and Economics
• Former Lecturer, University of San Carlos CPA Review Center
Educational Background
• Juris Doctor, University of San Carlos School of Law and Governance
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Magna Cum Laude, The Outstanding Graduate), University of San Carlos
Professional Memberships / Affiliations
• Vice-President, Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Cebu City Chapter
• Director, Association of Certified Public Accountants in Public Practice Cebu Chapter
• Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Cebu Chapter
• Member, Rotary Club of Cebu Fuente