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Villaraza & Angangco

Corporate/M&A

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Villaraza & Angangco

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Villaraza & Angangco’s Corporate/M&A practice focuses on providing unique and in-depth legal solutions to complex business issues and transactions. V&A Law routinely provides legal advice on various corporate, regulatory, labor and transactional issues.

Among the V&A Law’s Corporate/M&A clients are multi-national corporations and conglomerates which value the deal-making experience in all aspects of mergers and acquisitions provided by the Firm. This has led to numerous cross border deals and investments amounting to billions of pesos. V&A Law prepares investment structures, taking into account the Philippine nationality and capitalization restrictions and the commercial requirements of the client.

Real estate companies have entrusted to V&A Law their legal assistance requirements for construction projects. V&A Law has been involved in managing the legal aspects of real estate transactions and construction projects; assisting developers of commercial, residential, industrial, and mixed-use projects, including economic zones and information technology parks and buildings, in meeting the rules and regulations of relevant government agencies, and local government units, among others.

V&A Law also routinely advises listed companies on regulatory compliance with the Philippine Stock Exchange and the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Clients (8)

  • Udenna Corporation
  • Mitsubishi Estate Co. Ltd.
  • ISOC Group
  • Taihu Holdings Pte Ltd.
  • Ayala Group of Companies
  • Aboitiz Land, Inc.
  • Dito Telecommunity Corporation
  • Fountel Corp

Industries (20)

  • Banks
  • Charities / Not for Profit
  • Commercial & Professional Services
  • Construction & Materials
  • Energy
  • Financial Services
  • Government
  • Health Care
  • Insurance
  • Media
  • Pharmaceuticals & Life Sciences
  • Private Clients / Individuals
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Finance
  • Retail
  • Software & Computer Services
  • Technology, Hardware & Electronics
  • Telecommunications
  • Transportation
  • Utilities

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Corporate/M&A - Philippines

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Villaraza & Angangco is a highly regarded law firm in the Philippines with extensive experience handling joint venture negotiations and corporate reorganisations, as well as compliance issues. The team attracts clients from a variety of industries including technology, healthcare and energy. The team regularly advises large corporations on real estate and mining issues, including land acquisition matters.

Work Highlights

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  • V&A Law assisted Red Door Realty & Development in preparing the relevant agreements for the acquisition of several parcels of land within the Polaris Industrial Estate.

Strengths

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  • By procuring the commercial context and objective of each matter, the firm is able to consider not just the legal technicalities but also able to provide advice to pre-empt issues.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Sylvette Tankiang
    Band 3Sylvette Tankiang

    Sylvette Tankiang

    Sylvette Tankiang is based in Manila and advises an international clientele on their M&A transactions. She is experienced in corporate transactions, joint ventures and contract structuring.

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