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Education
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CHRISTIAN JUSTIN STREEGAN

Associate
Quezon City, Metro Manila

Summary

A gritty lawyer with 3.5 years of frontline experience in corporate, commercial, and regulatory law. Trained at Villaraza & Angangco under the Corporate Department head, where I built a strong foundation in M&A, due diligence, and institutional drafting. Currently serving as an associate in a leaner firm, handling incorporations, restructurings, regulatory compliance, customs, and high-stakes advisory across industries with full executional control and direct client exposure.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate

Alcantara Joaquino and Alcantara Law
09.2023 - Current
  • Acted as seconded counsel for regulated industries, particularly in the vapor product sector, where operational compliance required active legal oversight, regular filings, and front-line engagement with regulatory agencies.
  • Served as lead counsel for clients in construction, biotechnology, real estate, retail, and gaming (including inland and small-town lottery operations), with end-to-end responsibility over corporate structuring, licensing, and contract negotiation.
  • Led the incorporation and operational rollout of multiple entities, handling Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) registration, post-incorporation compliance, business permitting, and strategic structuring of corporate groups.
  • Advised on mergers, acquisitions, and equity investments, including due diligence reporting and post-transaction remediation of legal and compliance issues.
  • Managed the registration and operational setup of an Off-Dock Customs Facility and locator enterprise, ensuring alignment with Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) and Bureau of Customs (BOC) requirements.
  • Provided counsel on customs enforcement matters, including the release of seized goods and vehicles, and facilitated post-audit compliance under the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act.
  • Led the corporate restructuring and reorganization, including share and property transfers, internal capital realignment, and legal entity rationalization.
  • Delivered corporate housekeeping and amendment services, including the preparation of board resolutions, general information sheets, and filings for increases in authorized capital stock, creation of new share classes, and address changes.
  • Served as legal consultant for government agencies, providing policy input, legal memoranda, and inter-agency coordination on regulatory matters.
  • Exercised high-level autonomy and direct client interface in a lean practice setting, gaining early exposure to complex commercial issues and hands-on execution of legal strategy.

Corporate Secretary/ Counsel

Second Rural Bank of San Luis Pampanga, Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Prepared and reviewed board resolutions, corporate records, and regulatory filings to ensure compliance with Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) regulations and banking laws.
  • Advised on corporate governance and internal compliance frameworks, supporting executive and board-level decision-making.
  • Assisted in the bank’s participation in the BSP Capital Build-Up Program (CBUP), including restructuring efforts, legal documentation, and compliance reporting.

Junior Associate

Villaraza & Angangco Law
02.2022 - 08.2023
  • Corporate and M&A Department
  • Assisted in major corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and asset transfers, with responsibility for legal due diligence, risk flagging, and transaction documentation.
  • Drafted shareholder agreements, incorporation documents, capital restructuring instruments, and legal opinions on regulatory compliance.
  • Provided corporate housekeeping services and advisory on special corporate structures, foreign equity restrictions, and public-private partnership frameworks.
  • Participated in projects involving government procurement under the Government Procurement Reform Act, supporting bid compliance and document preparation.
  • Underwent intensive legal and professional training under senior partners and experienced mentors, with a focus on precision, responsiveness, and institutional standards of practice.

Education

Juris Doctor -

Ateneo De Manila University – School of Law
01.2017 - 1 2021

Bachelor of Science - Legal Management

Ateneo De Manila University
01.2013 - 1 2017

Skills

  • Corporate and Commercial Law

  • Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Customs Practice

Certification

Philippines, 2022

Accomplishments

  • Advised on the multi-billion peso acquisition of a national logistics group by a leading conglomerate, assisting in legal due diligence across warehousing and freight-forwarding entities, regulatory pre-clearances, and post-closing compliance including customs facility operations.
  • Structured and launched a cellular therapy and stem cell facility, overseeing SEC registration, clinical scope compliance, and regulatory strategy.
  • Served as counsel to a vapor product company that, at one point, was the only compliant operator under RA 11900, providing daily legal support on licensing, labeling, marketing compliance, and regulatory defense strategy.
  • Led the setup of an Off-Dock Customs Facility and Freeport Zone locator enterprise, coordinating with SBMA and BOC to secure customs accreditation and operational alignment with CMTA and rules.
  • Handled legal restructuring of corporate groups, including share transfers, intercompany asset movements, and property roll-ins, with full implementation of documentary compliance and tax coordination.
  • Managed end-to-end incorporations across various sectors, including gaming, retail, and holding companies, with responsibility for SEC documents, post-incorporation permits, and capitalization strategies.
  • Supported mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures in construction and logistics industries, including preparation of share purchase agreements, equity infusions, and post-deal remediation of compliance gaps.
  • Assisted in the legal compliance turnaround of a rural bank undergoing BSP-directed restructuring under the CBUP, including review of governance documents, share structuring, and coordination of compliance filings.

Timeline

Associate

Alcantara Joaquino and Alcantara Law
09.2023 - Current

Corporate Secretary/ Counsel

Second Rural Bank of San Luis Pampanga, Inc.
08.2023 - 08.2024

Junior Associate

Villaraza & Angangco Law
02.2022 - 08.2023

Juris Doctor -

Ateneo De Manila University – School of Law
01.2017 - 1 2021

Bachelor of Science - Legal Management

Ateneo De Manila University
01.2013 - 1 2017
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