Legal Team
THE NABUA LAW TEAM
Managing Partner
Atty. John Paul P. Nabua
John Paul P. Nabua is a seasoned lawyer with over 15 years of experience in law practice.
He graduated from Ateneo de Manila University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate degree in 2006, after completing his Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies at the same university.
Beginning his career as a legal professional, he founded a full-service law firm, renowned for its prowess in corporate law, government procurement, transportation law, intellectual property, labor disputes, and litigation.
Notably, John Paul P. Nabua has been engaged previously as external counsel for prominent private and public entities such as Grab Philippines, and the Land Transportation Office. Currently, he serves as external counsel for AirAsia Superapp and On-Us Solutions, Inc. of the MPT Mobility Group, among others.
His expertise likewise extends to assisting national and local agencies in legal compliance and navigating complexities such as issues with the Commission on Audit. In addition to his legal engagements, he contributes as a consultant to the Office of Congresswoman Bernadette R. Herrera of the Bagong Henerasyon Party-list in the House of Representatives.
However, beyond his professional accomplishments, John Paul P. Nabua cherishes his role as a devoted family man, finding his greatest achievement in being a loving husband and caring father to his two sons.
Associates
Atty. Zyra Jenica M. Perol
Senior Associate
Atty. Clarebeth R. Ramos
Associate
Atty. Clare is a fresh addition to the growing firm, shortly after being admitted to the Philippine Bar in December 2023. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from University of Santo Tomas in 2023. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines – Diliman in 2018, where she graduated cum laude.
Of Counsel
Atty. Ana Rosario N. Padua
Counsel
Ana joined the firm as Of Counsel in January of 2022. She is currently one of the founding partners of the Salcedo Blas Lavadia Padua Law Offices.
Before joining Nabua Law, Atty. Padua was a Junior Partner at the Rodrigo Berenguer and Guno Law Firm from 2014-2021 having worked mainly in case management and supervision, litigation, labor litigation, and contract review.
From 2012-2014, Atty. Padua worked as In-House Legal Counsel of an international humanitarian organization, World Vision Development Foundation, Inc. (World Vision in the Philippines) where she gained experience in various corporate day to day affairs, including contract review, legal counselling (as well as for both local and nternational counterparts), assisting HR for labor law concerns, management of the Board of Trustees’ affairs, work as Assistant Corporate Secretary, and ensuring the organization’s legal compliance.
From 2006-2012, Atty. Padua was an Associate at the Batino Law Offices where she learned basic skills in litigation and labor law.
Atty. Padua obtained her Juris Doctor law degree from the Ateneo De Manila University School of Law in 2006. She was admitted to the Philippine Bar in 2007. Prior to her law studies, she graduated from the University of the Philippines in Diliman (UP Diliman) with a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Life and Child Development (BS FLCD).
Atty. Ayra Patria C. Lavadia
Counsel
Atty. Ayra is currently one of the Of Counsels at Nabua Law.
She also serves as a Partner at Salcedo Blas Lavadia Padua Law Offices. From 2017-2022, Atty. Ayra was an Associate for Rodrigo Berenguer and Guno Law Firm.
Atty. Lavadia obtained her Juris Doctor Law Degree from San Sebastian College – Recoletos in 2016. Shortly after, she was admitted to the Philippine bar in 2017.
She obtained her Undergraduate degree in BS Accountancy from the Philippine School of Business Administration in 2009.
Paralegals
Rose Ann A. Fabic
Paralegal
Ann first joined the firm in 2022 as a Paralegal and is furthering her legal education as a First Year Law Student at Arellano University School of Law, admitted in July 2023. Ann earned her bachelor’s degree from Romblon State University – Main Campus , where she was an officer of the BSBA Banking and Finance Student Organization.
Before that, Ann worked as a Paralegal at Caunan Law Office, where the firm primarily focused on Labor Law. In her role, she assisted the lawyers by attending hearings and performing various paralegal duties.
Regine B. Gumboc
Paralegal
Regine earned her Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Major in Legal Transcription, from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP), Manila, raduating with honors in 2016. She is currently pursuing her Juris Doctor degree at Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM) and completed her legal internship at the Public Attorney’s Office.
Prior to joining Nabua Law, she worked as a Legal Secretary at Puyat Jacinto and Santos (PJS) Law in 2016, later becoming a Knowledge Management Officer, and held such position until 2023. She also served as a Corporate Paralegal at Exceller Corporate Support Inc. (formerly PJS Corporate Support Inc.).
Administrative Staff
Danica Paola R. Nabua
Office Manager
Nicole C. Villasper
Executive Legal Assistant
Nicole obtained her Undergraduate degree in BA History at the University of Santo Tomas, where she graduated as Magna Cum Laude. She is also an alumnus of San Beda University-Manila.
Prior to joining the firm, she was an intern at Human Rights Violations Victims’ Memorial Commission (HRVVMC) and a Content writer for a youth organization.
Omar C. Pasiliao
Liasion Officer
Omar completed his Undergraduate degree in Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurial Management at the Polytechnic University, where he graduated as a full scholar.
Before joining the firm in 2019, he gained valuable experience working in various industries.
Support Staff
Bernadeth E. Gallo
Maintenance Staff
Boyet S. Ponce
Staff
Elicrisanto P. Mariano
Staff
Gener N. Soriano
Staff