Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Philippines
Band 2
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Provided by Villaraza & Angangco
Villaraza & Angangco’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department continues to enjoy its position as the premiere litigation and dispute resolution law firm in the Philippines. Its proven track record of successfully representing clients in their most challenging legal issues, complex multi-jurisdictional and cross-border disputes, and significant business transactions is renowned and respected by clients and peers alike.
V&A Law has been the chosen counsel of both local and foreign business leaders in diverse industries, high ranking local and national officials, and high net-worth individuals, for its ability to solve the most intricate legal problems and provide innovative, comprehensive and practical solutions that deliver results. V&A Law’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department has been consistently acclaimed, both locally and regionally, by various legal rankings and awards.
Our lawyers follow a proud tradition of excellence, handling disputes that represent the entire spectrum of disputes in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and labor practice. From pro bono litigation in defense of abused women and children, to major corporate battles and the break-up of monopolies, and even to the impeachment of an incumbent President, V&A Law has earned the distinction of being at the forefront of historic cases that shaped the future of the nation.
Chambers Review
Villaraza & Angangco is a respected law firm in the Philippines with experience across the full spectrum of disputes, including mediation, commercial litigation and appellate work. The firm handles disputes regarding competition, fraud, shareholders and insolvency, among others, and regularly represents a range of high-profile clients from the real estate, banking, energy and telecoms sectors. Such clients include Aircraft Support Industries Development, UC Malampaya and BDO Unibank.
Work Highlights
- Villaraza & Angangco represented Manila Water before the Supreme Court in a matter concerning whether the company complied with the Clean Water Act.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Villaraza does very good-quality work that ranges from straightforward Filipino law to sometimes very complex issues."
"Villaraza does very good-quality work that ranges from straightforward Filipino law to sometimes very complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
Augusto San Pedro is a respected lawyer in Manila and is highly active on a wide range of disputes, including but not limited to cross-border money laundering, construction arbitration and shareholder disputes.
"We go back to him every time and he hasn't let us down yet. A standout lawyer."
Alejandro Alfonso Navarro is experienced in Court of Appeals and Supreme Court proceedings in the Philippines. He works on corporate disputes involving fraud and corruption, as well as rehabilitation matters.
Thea Daep is known to have good experience in dispute resolution in the Philippines. She has expertise in investigations relating to money laundering and fraud. She also works on family and commercial law disputes.
Ranked Lawyers at
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Members
Provided by Villaraza & Angangco
Dianne Marie Roa-Oarde
Fritzzie Lyn Español
Joseph Anthony Lopez
Leah Glenda Quesada
Raquel Wealth Taguian
Rashel Ann Pomoy
Reezann Keith Ramos
Ruth Nichole Ureta
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Bank of the Philippines Islands
Makati Development Corporation
Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.
The Medical City (Professional Services, Inc.)
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