AUGUSTO M. PEREZ, JR. is a Senior Partner and the Head of the Government and Political Affairs Department of the Firm, specializing in government relations and special projects. He previously served in various capacities in the House of Representatives and the Department of Health and has acted as a consultant for several local government units. He has vast experiences in the maritime industry working as President and General Counsel for a number of seafaring organizations and naval companies.

Mr. Perez holds a degree in Political Science from the University of the Philippines – Diliman. He obtained his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Sto. Tomas, Faculty of Civil Law in 2002 and became a member of the Philippine Bar in 2003.