Atty. Cristie Pearl Pabuaya, CPA, TCS

Atty. Cristie Pearl Pabuaya is a lawyer, Certified Public Accountant, and Certified Tax Compliance Specialist with extensive experience in tax advisory, corporate law, accounting, finance, and regulatory compliance. She advises businesses and taxpayers on tax, corporate, and regulatory matters, combining legal, financial, and accounting expertise to provide practical guidance, manage exposure, and support sound business decisions.

She began her professional career in tax advisory at Reyes Tacandong & Co., where she handled tax assessments, advisory engagements, negotiations, and regulatory compliance. She subsequently served as Assistant Manager for Planning and Finance at Kepco SPC Power Corporation and later as Legal Manager of Oakridge Realty Development Corporation, where she handled corporate contracts, regulatory compliance, and institutional policies. Her experience spans real estate development, energy, banking and financial services, and software, giving her a broad understanding of the financial and regulatory considerations affecting businesses across industries.

As Of Counsel of Canoy Law, Atty. Pabuaya advises clients on tax audits and assessments, BIR and SEC matters, corporate transactions and structuring, governance, regulatory compliance, and other tax and corporate concerns. Her multidisciplinary background enables her to assess legal issues from both legal and financial perspectives, helping clients understand their tax exposure, navigate regulatory requirements, and make informed decisions while protecting their business interests and assets.

Her approach combines technical expertise with practical business judgment. She works closely with clients to translate complex tax, financial, and regulatory matters into clear and actionable advice, helping them manage risk, achieve compliance, and pursue their business objectives with greater confidence.