AQUINO, Stephen George S.D.

Status: 
Part Time
Contact No.: 
+63 (02) 830-8000
Biography: 

George S.D. Aquino is a Partner of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department of ACCRA Law. 
 
He has extensive experience in litigation, dispute resolution and client counseling. He has acted as lead counsel for various civil, criminal and commercial cases, intra-corporate disputes, special civil actions such as the Writ of Kalikasan, arbitration and adjudication, estate proceedings, and cases involving public officials. 
 
In the course of his practice, he has appeared in practically all levels of the judicial system.  He has appeared before regular courts all over the country, the Sandiganbayan, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court, administrative agencies, and before the House of Representatives and the Senate for legislative inquiries. He has also rendered legal advice and assistance for corporate clients on various commercial transactions and handled legal concerns involving shareholders and directors. 
 
He has represented clients in various sectors such as banking, telecommunications, power and energy, public utilities, media, education, technology and government service, as well as indigent clients in need of legal assistance.
 
He also currently acts as special legal counsel for the office of Senate President Franklin M. Drilon.
 
Areas of Specialization: 
  • Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Appellate Practice

Courses Taught: 
  • Civil Procedure
  • Criminal Procedure
  • Appellate Practice

Education: 
Bachelor of Science Major in Legal Management, Ateneo de Manila University College of Arts & Sciences; Juris Doctor, Ateneo de Manila University School of Law