Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 3
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+63 2 830 8000About
Provided by Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
ACCRALAW’s Tax services encompass the entire field of taxation. We handle administrative and judicial cases, tax advisory and planning on national, local, and customs laws. Specifically, we provide: estate planning, tax compliance audits, tax advice on joint ventures and corporate restructurings, tax advice on employee benefits, tax treaty applications, administrative protests and refunds, and advice on customs laws. Our clientele includes local conglomerates, multinational corporations, listed companies, financial institutions, professional associations, and high net-worth individuals. We are the primary tax advisers of Procter & Gamble Philippines, Beiersdorf Philippines (Nivea), Hershey Group of Companies, Honda Philippines, Inc., and Smartmatic Philippines affiliates. We are also the tax adviser of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas. We also handle cases for industries. Currently, we represent various regional headquarters and banks in questioning revenue issuances before the courts. Our team is composed of tax practitioners, with extensive background in law, business, and accountancy. We are abreast with the latest tax developments and we share this knowledge to our clients via regular client visits and periodic tax updates. We closely study the client’s business structure, operations, and vision to tailor our advice to its specific needs.
Chambers Review
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW) is a law firm in the Philippines advising a range of domestic corporates and banks on the full spectrum of tax matters, including both advisory and litigation mandates. The firm represents clients in contentious tax matters, acting before courts and administrative bodies. The practice is regularly involved in tax appeals and refund matters, and often appears before the Court of Tax Appeals. Clients include Rappler, Vestas Services Philippines and Ajanta Pharma Philippines.
Work Highlights
- Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz defended Rappler Holdings, as well as a well-known journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, in criminal tax cases which ultimately resulted in an acquittal from the Court of Tax Appeals.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team at ACCRALAW provides us with comprehensive and nuanced advice. They are also very responsive and quick."
"They respond very promptly to enquiries and provide good support for difficult situations."
"The team at ACCRALAW provides us with comprehensive and nuanced advice. They are also very responsive and quick."
"They respond very promptly to enquiries and provide good support for difficult situations."
Notable Practitioners
Eric Recalde is particularly experienced in tax work with clients in the banking, TMT, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors. He works on criminal tax matters, disputes and tax reviews.
"Eric is an expert in the tax field who provides very relevant and prompt advice."
"Eric is very well experienced and provides both technical and practical recommendations."
Ruby Rose Javier-Yusi is experienced in tax appeals and tax assessment work. She acts for clients from a range of sectors, including manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.
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