Jose Carmelo Arcilla Jr.
Biography
Jose Carmelo M. Arcilla Jr. is an associate in Quisumbing Torres’ Tax Practice Group. Prior to joining the firm, he was an associate manager in one of the leading professional services firms in the Philippines, where he handled various matters on taxation and corporate law. Carmelo has a proven track record in managing complex legal issues, negotiating settlements and providing strategic legal counsel to multinational clients.
Practice Focus
Carmelo’s practice focuses on general tax advisory, tax planning and dispute resolution, as well as commercial transactions, estate settlements and wealth management. He regularly advises clients on tax compliance and risk mitigation, and represents them in Bureau of Internal Revenue audits, assessments and regulatory applications, including those for the issuance of Certificates Authorizing Registration, legal compromise and tax treaty relief. He also has extensive experience in corporate law, including restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and legal due diligence.
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Integrated Bar of the Philippines
- International Bar Association
Admissions
- Philippines (2023)
Education
- University of the Philippines, College of Law (J.D.) (2022)
- Ateneo de Manila University (BS Legal Management) (2017)
Languages
- English
- Filipino
Quisumbing Torres is a member of Baker & McKenzie International, a Swiss Verein.