Admitted to the Bar in May 2022 (Exemplary Performance)
IBP Rizal-San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter
Education
Juris Doctor, University of the Philippines College of Law (Diliman)
BS Economics, major in Development Economics, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Atty. Anya Katrina Yzabelle A. Remonte is a Senior Associate whose practice includes litigation, with particular experience in family disputes, estate and succession proceedings, property-related controversies, and select criminal matters. She has handled a range of cases involving intra-family conflicts, competing claims over property, and disputes arising from inheritance and settlement issues. In addition to her litigation work, she assists clients with anti-money laundering compliance and corporate housekeeping, as well as related regulatory and corporate concerns. She is often entrusted with matters that involve complex or sensitive issues, where a strategic and solutions-oriented approach is required.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Persons and Family Relations, Estate and Succession Proceedings, Property and Real Estate Disputes, Anti-Money Laundering Compliance, Corporate Housekeeping, Regulatory Compliance, Special Projects
Admitted to the Bar in May 2022
IBP Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas Chapter
Affiliation
Career
Education
Juris Doctor, Arellano University School of Law
BS Community Development, University of the Philippines Diliman
Atty. Mark Joseph T. Tagala is a Senior Associate Lawyer whose practice includes civil and criminal litigation, labor dispute resolution, and legal representation in administrative and cadastral proceedings. He has four (4) years of experience in prosecuting and defending parties in blue- and white-collar criminal cases.
In CAVEAT Law, Atty. Marky assists a multitude of clients from varying industries, such as, but not limited to, real estate, towing and trucking, business process outsourcing, pharmaceuticals, travel and tours, fashion, and advertising. Recently, he assisted the real estate arm of a multi-national conglomerate and successfully recovered sums of money from a number of defendants related to an expansion project in Cavite.
Prior to joining CAVEAT Law, Atty. Marky was a Senior Tax Associate at Isla Lipana & Co. and a Legal Advisor at Cabrera and Company, both of which are member firms of the PwC network. There, he assisted a holding company that drives investment in the education sector, a multi-national energy corporation predominantly specializing in oil and gas, a boutique business process outsourcing company aimed at providing clients with customized outsourcing solutions, a full-service telecommunications company, a pre-need company specializing in traditional life plans and deathcare services, a tertiary medical facility built and designed to serve Metro Manila’s largest and most populous city, a trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, a multi-national footwear, apparel, and fashion accessories manufacturer and retailer, and a supplier of animal feed and fermentation industries, to name a few. At PwC Philippines, he handled administrative and judicial tax refund cases, legal due diligence, tax consulting and advisory, mergers and acquisitions, public-private partnership accounts, risk management, and sanctions compliance. He also practiced litigation and legal representation before the Court of Tax Appeals, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and Bureau of Customs.
On the side, Atty. Marky is part of the Legal Services Team of the National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers - National Capital Region Chapter handling pro bono cases of human rights violations and public interest cases. He is also one of the Volunteer Legal Aid Lawyers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines - Caloocan-Malabon-Navotas Chapter.
From time to time, Atty. Marky gets invitations from local government units and civil society organizations to discuss laws on human rights, urban development and housing, gender sensitivity, and legal aid.
Atty. Marky is a commissioned Notary Public for Pasig City and Pateros.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Labor, Real Estate, Corporate Governance and Housekeeping, Regulatory Compliance, Contract Review and Negotiation, Estate Planning, Special Projects
Admitted to the Bar in December 2023
IBP Manila IV Chapter
Education
Juris Doctor, San Beda University - College of Law
BA Political Science, University of the Philippines Manila
Atty. Nestor J. Porlucas Jr. is a litigation lawyer with a practice focused on dispute resolution, contract structuring, and regulatory advisory. He represents clients in civil, criminal, and arbitral proceedings, including matters before the Construction Industry Arbitration Commission, and handles a range of commercial and compliance-related concerns across various industries. Admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2023, he joined the firm in 2024 and continues to build his practice with a careful approach to legal issues and a focus on practical, workable solutions.
Practice Areas: Dispute Resolution and Litigation (Civil, Criminal, and Arbitration), Construction Arbitration (CIAC), Commercial and Contract Law, Corporate Advisory and Governance, Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management, Asset Recovery, Property and Real Estate Disputes, Employment and Administrative Proceedings, Data Privacy, Election, Special Projects
Admitted to the Bar in January 2025
IBP Rizal-San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter
Education
Juris Doctor, De La Salle University Tañada-Diokno School of Law
BS Human Ecology, major in Human Settlements Planning, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Atty. Gino Alejandro J. Sison is a Junior Associate with Caveat Law. With a background of policy work for government agencies such as the DENR and DND alongside private sector work in land use planning and business consulting, Atty. Sison leverages such experience for his work in civil, labor, and criminal litigation. He has also been involved in construction arbitration and regularly renders legal services for companies in the fields of real estate, textiles and construction.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Contract Law, Real Estate, Negotiation, Dispute Resolution, L Labor Law, Special Projects, Asset Recovery
Admitted to the Bar in February 2026
IBP Rizal-San Juan-Mandaluyong Chapter
Education
Juris Doctor, Arellano University School of Law
BA Organizational Communication, University of the Philippines Manila
Atty. Maria Catalina B. Belgira handles a wide range of matters with a detail-oriented and strategic approach, guided by a progressive mindset and complemented by a strong interest in emerging technologies.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Negotiation, Contract Review, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Compliance, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property, Real Estate, Labor, Family Law, Wealth Management, Special Projects
