Augencio Bagsic
Director/Barrister and Solicitor
Augencio, or Gene whom he is most commonly known as, moved to New Zealand in 2006 straight after his admission to the Philippine Bar. In 2008, after his admission as a Barrister and Solicitor in New Zealand, he immediately joined law firms specialising in Treaty of Waitangi work and represented claims on behalf of iwi, hapu and whanau.
In 2012, Gene has started to practice Immigration Law, handling all kinds of visa applications. Aside from local clients, he has assisted clients from the Philippines, Singapore and the Middle East.
In June 2018, Bagsic Law had been established and had become one of the leading immigration specialist in the Filipino community in New Zealand.
Outside his office, Gene is actively involved with the Filipino Community in New Zealand, providing free legal seminars and workshops mostly in relation to Immigration issues. He is currently the legal director to the New Zealand Philippines Business Council (NZPBC) and legal adviser to the Filipino Nurses Association of New Zealand (FNANZ).
Gene enjoys spending time with his lovely wife and two daughters at home and outdoors.
Gene is fluent in English, Tagalog and Kapampangan.
Education:
Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science, Ateneo de Manila University, 2000
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Ateneo de Manila University School of Law, 2005
Certificate of Proficiency in Law, University of Auckland, 2007
Date of Admission
25 July 2008, Auckland High Court
14 May 2006, Supreme Court of the Philippines
Contact Details
Email: gene@bagsiclaw.co.nz
Mobile: +64 22 0635434
