Kristine R. Ferrer

Experience

Tine is a CPA Lawyer with almost 15 years of experience in the field of taxation and corporate law. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2011 and began her career as a tax lawyer at Sycip Gorres Velayo & Co. After she transferred to FNS, Tine continued her tax practice and gained extensive experience in dealing with the BIR and in handling Court of Tax Appeals (CTA) cases.

In 2017, Tine and her team successfully handled the Php25 Billion tax compromise settlement of Mighty Corporation with the BIR, for which tax clearances were issued. Her team was responsible for completing the BIR requirements relative to the Php45 Billion acquisition of Mighty Corporation’s assets by JT International (Philippines), Inc. in the same year. Her recent feat includes securing a refund of erroneously paid taxes on royalties before the CTA amounting to P152.5 Million- a rare and noteworthy victory among tax practitioners.

Tine’s practice also covers corporate and M&A. She has been part of the firm’s major acquisition projects. She specializes in handling due diligence, mergers, and acquisitions, and successfully assisted her clients in their major business transactions. Her practice covers both local and international/cross-border transactions.

Aside from being a Tax and Corporate Lawyer, Tine is also an outstanding litigator who has been successful in defending her clients in their civil, criminal, commercial, and intra-corporate cases, including those which may be touted as “high profile” cases.

Tine’s recent recognitions as one of 10 Most Successful Leaders to Follow in Asia in the 2023 Edition of Tycoon Success Magazine, and one of the Top 10 Consulting Company Leaders from the Philippines in the 2023 Edition of the CEO Insights Asia only show her exceptional performance as a legal practitioner and as a leader. She has been recognized as a Recommended Lawyer for Projects and Energy, and Corporate and M&A by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific.

Tine has served as a Lecturer of the subjects Taxation Law and Special Proceedings at the Ateneo de Davao University College of Law, where she obtained her law degree. She is also a certified negotiator who has obtained her Certification in Negotiation Mastery at the Harvard Business School Online.

Specialty

Kristine R. Ferrer specializes in taxation law and corporate law, including mergers and acquisitions. She has significant experience in tax litigation and transactions involving the BIR and CTA. Her corporate practice involves handling due diligence, acquisitions, and both local and international business transactions. As a litigator, she is proficient in civil, criminal, commercial, and intra-corporate legal disputes. She also holds a certification in negotiation mastery from Harvard Business School Online.

Education

Kristine R. Ferrer earned her Juris Doctor Degree from the Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) College of Law, one of the Philippines' top performing law schools, where she also served as a lecturer in Taxation Law and Special Proceedings. Tine is also a Certified Public Accountant. Furthermore, she has obtained a Certification in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online.

Achievements and Recognition

• Recognized as one of the Top 10 Consulting Company Leaders from the Philippines in 2023
• Recognized as one of 10 Most Successful Leaders to Follow in Asia in the 2023 Edition of Tycoon Success Magazine
• Recognized as a Recommended Lawyer for Projects and Energy, and Corporate and M&A by the Legal 500 Asia Pacific
• Successfully handled the PHP 25 Billion tax compromise settlement of Mighty Corporation with the BIR in 2017
• Led her team in completing BIR requirements for the PHP 45 Billion acquisition of Mighty Corporation's assets by JT International (Philippines), Inc. in 2017
• Lecturer of Taxation Law and Special Proceedings at Ateneo de Davao University College of Law
• Certified negotiator with Certification in Negotiation Mastery from Harvard Business School Online
• As a law student: Champion and Best Debater at the First Invitational International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Debates- National Level (2009); Finalist at the ANC CVC Law Debates- Season 1 (2008); Lakas Atenista President (2008-2009); Prime Minister of the Debate Varsity of the ADDU College of Law (2008-2009); Dean's Lister - Ateneo de Davao University College of Law.