Meet Your Team
Meg Charles
PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Meg, a seasoned attorney and strategist, guides tech and telecom companies through legal complexities, leveraging expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to drive innovation and growth in a dynamic landscape.
Chris Klug
PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Chris is a trusted attorney with extensive experience in taxation, corporate planning, mergers and acquisitions, and estate planning. He guides clients through complex tax matters to deliver practical solutions.
Jephte Lanthia
PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Jephte Lanthia advises on corporate and securities, fintech, and compliance, assisting fund managers with investments, securities offerings, broker-dealer regulation, and industry compliance matters.
Gina Lee
PARTNER AND CO-FOUNDER
Gina Lee is your trusted guide for U.S. tax law, corporate compliance, and estate planning, providing personalized, strategic counsel to help achieve your financial and personal goals with confidence.
Hazvinei Mugwagwa
OF COUNSEL AND CO-FOUNDER
Hazvinei approaches deal-making and transactions like soccer, valuing teamwork and achieving success when every participant brings their best effort to deliver optimal outcomes on and off the field.
Rudo Mugwagwa
OF COUNSEL AND CO-FOUNDER
Rudo specializes in corporate practice, focusing on investment funds across offshore and onshore jurisdictions. Her expertise enables her to develop strategies and navigate complex legal matters for clients.
Renee Tiun
FOREIGN TRAINED ATTORNEY, LAW CLERK AND OFFICE MANAGER
Renee, a foreign-trained attorney at Basswood Counsel, specializes in taxation, corporate law, and estate matters, bringing over a decade of experience from Malaysia and a client-focused approach.
Heather Marcello
LAW CLERK AND ADMINISTRATOR
Heather joined Basswood Counsel as a Law Clerk and Administrator in 2022, where she goes above and beyond in every aspect to assist attorneys with daily tasks and helping clients find the solutions they seek.
Joan Galula
HEAD OF MARKETING
Joan handles the marketing side of things at Basswood Counsel. She is a vibrant and creative spirit who seamlessly blends marketing insights and strategies with creativity.
Daine Javier
ACCOUNTANT
Daine is an accountant at Basswood Counsel specializing in tax compliance, reconciliations, and process optimization. She manages client portfolios, prepares tax filings, and assists businesses with complex tax regulations.
Leigh Sevilla
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Leigh, an experienced administrative professional, has a decade of expertise in streamlining processes and operations. With a hospitality background, she brings a passion for service, organization, and efficiency.
Joan Galula
HEAD OF MARKETING
Joan handles the marketing side of things at Basswood Counsel. She is a vibrant and creative spirit who seamlessly blends marketing insights and strategies with creativity.