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Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) Offices

V&A LAW CENTRE, 11TH AVENUE CORNER 39TH STREET
BONIFACIO GLOBAL CITY 1634
METRO MANILA, MANILA
Philippines
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) > The Legal 500 Rankings
Philippines > Corporate and M&A Tier 1
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises leading domestic companies across the telecoms, real estate, logistics and manufacturing, in addition to power and energy, healthcare, and banking and finance sectors. The group is led by Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta and acts for multinational companies on domestic and cross-border transactions, with an excellent reputation for its expertise in handling high-value acquisitions. It is also recommended for its advice on foreign direct investments into the country. Corporate and M&A expert Kristin Charisse Siao re-joined the team from an in-house position, while Maria Concepcion Simundac and Paul Rodulfo Imperial left the firm for in-house roles.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The V&A Law team has in-depth knowledge and particular attention to detail.’
‘While the legal issues are diverse, there appears to be a seamless collaboration among the VA practice groups on various issues.’
‘The team is very responsive to queries, accessible, collaborative and easy to work with.’
‘I would like to mention Franchette Acosta and Kristin Charisse Siao. Both are hands-on partners, very accessible and responsive to calls, texts, and emails.’
‘They are a big team with several associates supporting the partners, but they are flexible in the fees, willing to adjust according to our legal budget. They are quick to respond, and knowledgeable in their field.’
‘Kristin Charisse Siao is always available and prompt in her responses. She listens to our concerns and willing to adjust the work scope to address our needs.’
‘The team is helpful and responsive to our inquiries and requests.’
‘They help us out with our requests and explain the process and information needed for certain submissions. They have diverse specialisations and are very holistic in their approach.’
Key clients
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation (subsidiary of Ayala Corporation)
AC Infrastructure Holdings Inc.
Consortium of Philippine Banks (BDO Unibank, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation)
China Telecommunications Corporation
Dito Telecommunity Corporation
Udenna Corporation
SEA Group
Grab Financial Services Philippines, Inc.
Nissan Philippines, Inc.
Globe Telecoms
Manila Water Total Solutions Corporation
Creador
Lockton Philippines Insurance & Reinsurance Brokers, Inc.
Fujian Yongfu Power Engineering Co., Ltd.
Filipino Fund Inc.
GP Network Asia Pte. Ltd.
Lalamove Philippines Inc.
FSG Capital, Inc.
Lithan
Work highlights
- Assisting AC Logistics Holdings Corporation, the logistics arm of Ayala Corporation, in its proposed acquisition of a 60% interest in Air 21 Holdings, Inc.
- Advised Udenna Corporation in its proposed investments, through its subsidiaries, in the Malampaya Gas Field.
- Acts for China Telecommunications Corporation in managing its investments in Dito Telecommunity Corporation and in complying with its funding and other obligations therein.
Philippines > Dispute resolution Tier 1
Spearheaded by Joseph Anthony Lopez, the team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) has a strong track record in multijurisdictional disputes and is well-equipped to handle corporate and commercial cases, while advising foreign investors on disputes with local partners, in addition to international trade issues. The practice also has demonstrable experience in the financial services and healthcare sectors. Alejandro Alfonso Navarro is highly recommended for his broad range of experience in litigation and arbitration. Senior partner Augusto San Pedro handles a wide array of commercial disputes and commercial arbitration matters. Thea Daep, also a senior partner, has substantial experience in several areas including anti-money laundering, fraud and other work relating to investigations. Joseph Anthony Lopez specialises in civil and corporate litigation. Karla Regina D. Valera-Chua left the firm in March 2022 and is now a member of the judiciary.Practice head(s):
Joseph Anthony Lopez
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Solid for insurance-related disputes. Clear advice and charging rates.’
‘Augusto San Pedro is the standout individual in the Philippines for insurance dispute resolution.’
Key clients
Consortium of Philippine Banks (Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, BDO Unibank, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands)
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC)
Globe Telecommunications, Inc. (Globe)
BDO Unibank, Inc. (BDO)
Manila Water Company, Inc. (Manila Water)
Makati Development Corporation (MDC)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI)
Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
China Telecommunications Corporation (Chinatel)
The Directors of Professional Services, Inc.
Work highlights
- Secured multiple victories in an intra-corporate dispute involving The Medical City.
- Secured an acquittal of the last of four officers of Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation against charges of money laundering involving a cyberheist of $101m taken from Bangladesh Bank, which was allegedly committed by North Korean hackers and transferred using the SWIFT system through various international banks.
- Implementing a previously approved rehabilitation plan in favour of a consortium of Philippine banks, involving the largest financial default worth approximately £1.5bn.
Philippines > Intellectual property Tier 1
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) handles the full gamut of IP mandates under the leadership of Bienvenido Somera. The IP litigation practice covers regular court and administrative litigation for both inter partes and IP rights violation cases, with demonstrable experience in trademark and patent prosecution matters. Other core areas of expertise for the practice include advising on the online protection of IP rights. Katrina Doble focuses on trademark prosecutions and IP commercialisation, while Antonio Miguel Lu, who was promoted to partner in January 2022, has experience in trademark and patent litigation.Practice head(s):
Bienvenido Somera
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
ABS-CBN Corporation
BDO Unibank, Inc.
Getz Pharma (Phils), Inc. and Getz Pharma (Pvt.) Ltd.
Petron Corporation
BigHit Music Co., Ltd. and HYBE Co., Ltd. (previously, BigHit Entertainment Co., Ltd.)
FMTM Distribution Ltd.
F&CO Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
HBO Asia
Healol Pharmaceuticals Sdn Bhd.
BeLift Lab Inc.
GD Holdings USA, Inc.
International Fashion Group Pty Ltd.
Weverse Company Inc.
Descorp Inc.
Work highlights
- Investigated, filed and prosecuted on behalf of Petron Corporation an administrative IP rights violation case before the BLA-IPOPHL, in relation to the commercial use of LPG cylinders that are confusingly similar to Petron’s popular “GASUL” LGP products.
- Advising Getz Pharma (Phils.) Inc. on the legal viability of introducing several of its generic pharmaceutical products in the Philippines and simultaneously prosecuted multiple patent cancellation cases against impeding patents.
- Handling the local trademark portfolios of key Korean brands, such as Samsung, Kia, Hyundai, Paris Croissant, F&F and F&CO, CJ Cheiljedang, Gentle Monster and HYBE/BigHit Music.
Philippines > Projects and energy Tier 1
The ‘very efficient team’ at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) is led by Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta. Angangco excels in corporate law and infrastructure and energy matters; Tankiang is recognised for her work on key energy and renewable energy projects, leveraging her extensive experience advising on power supply and service agreements; and Acosta is adept at advising on local procurement laws and bidding procedures for government infrastructure projects under build-operate-transfer structures. Also recommended is Kristin Charisse Siao, who has deep knowledge of the transactional, project development, commercial and regulatory aspects of energy projects.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Other key lawyers:
Kristin Charisse Siao; Carlo Augustine Roman; Richard Henrick Beltran
Testimonials
‘The firm advised us on regulatory requirements and potential issues relating to reclamation projects in the Philippines. V&A Law provides novel and thorough legal advice and is prompt to fully respond to further questions and clarifications’.
‘Sylvette Tankiang and Carlo Roman are able to spot and anticipate potential legal issues beyond matters we referred to for consultation and to fully discuss risks and possible solutions’.
‘Villaraza and Angangco has been instrumental to us in achieving the goals of the group in pushing for laws and policies aimed at promoting energy efficiency in the Philippines’.
‘Throughout the years, we can always rely on V&A Law to provide comprehensive and well-researched legal advice on matters involving energy efficiency legislation and general corporate law’.
‘We work closely with Richard Henrick Beltran. Over the years, Richard has provided us with reliable legal advice. He has a keen eye on details and is meticulous and thorough in reviewing contracts. He is approachable, easy to contact, and is responsive whenever his legal assistance is needed’.
Key clients
Udenna Corporation
Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd.
China Datang Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.
Genlot Game Technology
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Udenna Corporation on its proposed investments, through its subsidiaries, in the Malampaya Gas Field.
- Acting as legal counsel for Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd regarding its plans to develop a 50MW wind turbine project in the northern portion of the island of Luzon worth $120m.
- Acted as local counsel of China Datang Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.. in connection with its planned investment in Sunpalo Solar Energy, Inc. which is engaged in the business of developing and operating a solar powerplant in the Philippines.
Philippines > Real estate and construction Tier 1
Sylvette Tankiang, who is noted for her expertise in renewable energy projects, leads Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)’s practice alongside Franchette Acosta and Raoul Angangco. The team has demonstrable experience advising on high-value residential, industrial and leisure projects, while handling all stages of real estate transactions. Paul Rodulfo Imperial left for an in-house role in August 2021, while Kristin Charisse Siao re-joined the firm in October 2021.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd.
Mori Hamada & Matsumoto for Hankyu Hanshin Express Philippines, Inc.
NAPPCO Land Development Corporation
Haskell Philippines
Ayala Land Inc. and its affiliates
LF (Philippines) Inc.
Kilowatt Holdings, Inc.
Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted as counsel for Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd. for the development of a 50MW wind turbine project worth $120m in the northern portion of the island of Luzon, intended to supplement the energy capacity available for the region’s far-flung towns and cities.
- Acting as legal counsel in the conduct of legal due diligences for the acquisition and development of several residential projects involving multiple hectares of land with an average cost of Php1,750,000,000.00 per project.
- Assisted in the negotiations and eventual leasing of NAPPCO Land Development Corporation’s commercial office building in a prime commercial real estate location in the Philippines.
Philippines > Tax Tier 1
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) fields a first-rate team that has a broad range of experience in corporate and international taxation matters. The practice provides strategic tax planning advice on major cross-border deals, corporate restructurings and large energy and infrastructure projects, and helps local and international clients to identify tax-efficient structures. Another core area of expertise is representing clients in tax investigations and litigation before various judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative bodies. The practice also helps families and individuals with estate planning matters such as advising on the establishment of trusts, closely-held corporations and holding companies in addition to the preparation of last wills and testaments. Raoul R Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta are all highly-regarded.Practice head(s):
Raoul R Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Testimonials
‘The V&A Team has always responded to us with very comprehensive opinions and accommodates our requests even on short notice’.
‘Individuals assigned to our company are very responsive and give us updates on the progress of the inquiries, especially if it requires more time for further internal review. This ensures that opinion is being reviewed carefully before being sent out to clients’.
Key clients
Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd.; Lotte Corporation; Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc; Welcome Capital Worldwide Pte. Ltd.; Welcome Creditline Corporation through PricewaterhouseCoopers Korea
Fountel Corp. and Felicitas Antoinette, Inc.
EWP Philippines, Inc.
Infinitus Health Products (Philippines) Inc.
UC38, LLC
Work highlights
- Assisted Clients Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd., Lotte Corporation, Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc, Welcome Capital Worldwide Pte. Ltd. and Welcome Creditline Corporation through PricewaterhouseCoopers Korea with the preparation of transaction documents for the latter’s corporate restructuring while making sure that the parties can avail of the most tax efficient structures.
- Engaged by DI, the Philippines’ largest liquor company and the world’s largest brandy producer, to provide various legal and tax advice on a wide range of topics including the tax implications of proposed amendments to agreements.
- Acting as legal counsel for EWP Philippines, Inc. in its dissolution which required securing a tax clearance from the Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue.
Philippines > Antitrust and competition Tier 2
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)’s competition and antitrust practice assists local and international clients on major acquisitions, with demonstrable experience across the manufacturing, banking, renewable energy and healthcare sectors. Among the names to note are Sylvette Tankiang, who advises on M&As in the mining, natural resources, power and energy industries. Franchette Acosta focuses on foreign direct investments, while corporate and M&A partner Kristin Charisse Siao rejoined the team in October 2021 from an in-house role, following the departures of Maria Concepcion Simundac and Paul Rodulfo Imperial.Practice head(s):
Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta; Kristin Charisse Siao
Testimonials
‘Competition law is relatively new in the Philippines, and V&A provided clear and pragmatic advice for our business.’
‘Kristin Charisse Siao is always available and very responsive.’
Key clients
AC Logistics Holdings Corporation (subsidiary of Ayala Corporation)
Udenna Corporation
Consortium of Philippine Banks (BDO Unibank, Inc., Bank of the Philippine Islands, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation)
Fountel Corporation
Nissan Philippines, Inc.
Work highlights
- Represented AC Logistics Holdings Corporation and its notifying group on Phase 1 merger review in the voluntary notification of its proposed acquisition of a 60% interest in Air 21 Holdings, Inc.
- Assisted Udenna Corporation on competition law matters in connection with its investments in the Malampaya Gas Field.
- Advised a consortium of the largest banks in the Philippines on whether an intended sale of assets is subject to merger review.
Philippines > Banking and finance Tier 2
The team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) has recently advised on some large cross-border project financing agreements and has also been busy providing regulatory advice on a range of financial services products to ensure compliance with various government agencies including the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas and the Securities and Exchange Commission. The team, which is led by Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta, is also increasingly advising on data privacy issues that arise for banking and non-bank financial institutions. Another core area of focus is advising foreign businesses on the procedures for setting up financial services companies locally.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Key clients
BDO Unibank, Inc.
Bank of the Philippine Islands
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
Grand Agri Rural Bank, Inc.
FSG Capital, Inc.
Volopay Philippines Inc.
TendoPay Inc.
GPay Network PH Inc.
Alternergy Holdings Corporation and its Affiliates
AMZing, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Grand Agri Rural Bank, Inc. regarding the requirements and process for the liquidation of a bank and the modes of liquidation.
- Routinely advises Sea Group, one of the leading internet companies in the Greater Southeast Asian region, in relation to its e-Commerce “Shopee” platform.
- Provided comprehensive advice to GPay Network PH Inc. on the regulatory requirements for the application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Philippines > Capital markets Tier 2
Spearheaded by Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta, the capital markets team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) works closely with various stakeholders to provide transactional advice on raising capital through debt, equity and other forms of securities. Recently, it has been busy working on several large cross-border matters for clients in the energy, telecoms and infrastructure sectors. The group is also recognised for its advice on the regulatory aspects of public offerings and private placements, and often advises on the numerous governance obligations that can be imposed on public companies under applicable local securities laws and stock exchange regulations.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco; Sylvette Tankiang; Franchette Acost
Key clients
Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., Swiss Re International S.E., Swiss Re. Corporate Solutions Ltd., and Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd.
China Telecommunications Corporation
Tyndall Capital Sdn Bhd
PT Venteny Fortuna International
DITO Telecommunity Corporation (DITO)
Work highlights
- Advised Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., Swiss Re International S.E., Swiss Re. Corporate Solutions Ltd., and Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd. regarding the overview of reinsurance regulations in the Philippines as well as compliance with the Data Privacy Act.
- Continuing to act for China Telecommunications Corporation (CTC) in managing its investments in Dito Telecommunity Corporation (DITO) and in complying with its funding and other obligations therein, including advising CTC on the restructuring of the equity of DITO as provided in the agreement with consortium parties.
Philippines > Immigration Tier 2
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) assists clients through all stages of the visa and work permit application process, as well as advising on the application for an extension of tourist visas. The group assists clients in obtaining visas for foreign employees, in addition to securing travel ban exemptions. Raoul Angangco heads the department and senior associate Mark Benjamin Yam advises on immigration and emigration matters, as well as obtaining visas and permits for foreign nationals and employment certificates for Filipinos who are directly hired from abroad.Practice head(s):
Raoul Angangco
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
Erickson Immigration Group
Tata Consultancy Services (Philippines) Inc.
PayPal Philippines, Inc.
Remitly, Inc.
Twitter Philippines, Inc.
Bacardi Spain
Zendesk, Inc.
SpinalCare Chiropractic, Inc.
Work highlights
- Assisting Tata Consultancy Services (Philippines) Inc. on all applications for the issuance of the proper visas and work permits.
- Assisting Zendesk, Inc. on all applications for the issuance of working visas and permits for the client’s incoming and existing employees.
- Assisting PayPal Inc. in its regular deployment of foreign national employees in the Philippines.
Philippines > Labour and employment Tier 2
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) handles a full swathe of employment matters, from industrial relations and regulatory compliance issues to reviews of employment contracts. The team is well-placed to advise on the hiring and dismissal of employees, in addition to national restructuring projects and business closures. The group's caseload also includes employment-related disputes and conduct of employee investigations. Alejandro Alfonso Navarro, who focuses on the employment aspects of corporate restructurings, jointly leads the team alongside Rashel Ann Pomoy, who handles a range of employment and industrial relations matters.Practice head(s):
Alejandro Alfonso Navarro; Rashel Ann Pomoy
Key clients
Amazon Operations Services Philippines, Inc.
Seyfarth Shaw LLP
King & Spalding LLP
Taylor Vinters LLP
HIJO Resources Corporation
Jessie James Tamayo Nuñez Inc.
Recruitment Center Philippines, Inc.
PNG Forest Products, LTD.
CIBI Information Inc.
Autodesk Asia PTE. LTD. (Philippines Representative Office)
LF (Philippines), Inc.
Tata Consultancy Services
Siemens Energy
Bisnow Media LLC
Twitter, Inc.
Kyndryl
DTN
VMware
Valiant Paper Asia-Pacific Corp.
NarraSoft
Bay Management Group
S&P Global Philippines, Inc.
Cisco Philippines
Airbnb
Telstra International Philippines, Inc.
Avid Technology Philippines
Signant Health
Work highlights
- Representing Amazon Operation Services Philippines, Inc. in a growing number of illegal dismissal cases filed by former employees.
- Acting as the local counsel of Twitter, Inc. and providing it with advice concerning different aspects of its operations.
- Represented Hijo Resources Corporation (“HRC”) in securing an injunction with the Court of Appeals against the illegal unionisation and attempt to force a certification election by employees of its banana growers. The matter is now on appeal with the Supreme Court of the Philippines.
Philippines > TMT Tier 2
Under the able leadership of Raoul R Angangco, Sylvette Y Tankiang and Franchette Acosta, the group at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) continues to advise multinationals and key business players both locally and internationally on a whole host of technology and communication matters. It is also adept at advising industry leading start-ups and foreign telecoms companies that are based in Southeast Asia. Other significant work highlights include advising data companies on telecoms infrastructure investments in the Philippines. Kristin Charisse Siao is another primary contact.Practice head(s):
Raoul R Angangco; Sylvette Y Tankiang; Franchette Acosta
Other key lawyers:
Richard Henrick Beltran; Raymond John Cheng; Kristin Charisse Siao
Testimonials
‘The team has been very responsive and able to assist us with very complex fintech work with superb market knowledge’.
‘Raymond John Cheng and Richard Henrick Beltran have helped us considerably and are very knowledgeable in technology and finance’.
Key clients
Globe Telecom, Inc./GTI Business Holdings, Inc.
DITO Telecommunity Corporation
China Telecommunications Corporation
Lalamove Philippines, Inc.
Ninja Express Tech Philippines, Inc.
SEA Group
Tata Consultancy Services Philippines, Inc.
Nissan Philippines, Inc.
Volopay Philippines, Inc.
GPay Network PH Inc.
AMZing, Inc.
Work highlights
- Representing ISOC in its joint venture with EGSB worth PHP500m for the creation of a telecoms tower company in the Philippines, which in turn shall be engaged in the construction of cellular towers for leasing to the major telecoms players in the country.
- Engaged as legal counsel to assist with the conduct of due diligence examination on Payment Innovations, Inc., a corporate engaged in processing payments of any persons or the government.
- Provided comprehensive advice to GPay Network PH Inc. on the regulatory requirements for the application for a Virtual Asset Service Provider license before the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) > Firm Profile
The firm: Villaraza & Angangco Law (V&A Law) was founded in 1980. With approximately 60 lawyers recognised by their peers to be at the top of the legal profession, and 100 highly trained non-legal staff, the firm offers professional services of the highest calibre. With decades of experience in serving a full spectrum of clients’ interests, its lawyers are equipped to skilfully handle the most intricate problems and provide comprehensive solutions that deliver results. The firm has been at the forefront of the Philippine legal landscape and has gained the trust and confidence of leading multinational corporations, financial institutions and conglomerates. V&A Law is a full-service law firm with specialisation in the areas of litigation, corporate and intellectual property law.
Areas of practice
Litigation: the firm is involved in commercial, civil, tax and criminal representation and trial advocacy in every forum. V&A Law provides efficient and effective strategies capitalising on alternative methods of dispute resolution. Its litigators have successfully handled cases in all appellate levels of the judicial system and routinely handle appeals from quasi-judicial agencies. The firm represents a wide array of banks and financial institutions, both local and foreign. V&A Law has been involved in almost all major corporate recovery projects in the country, both litigated and non-litigated. The lawyers of V&A Law have extensive exposure and a high level of competence in handling matters involving labour standards and labour relations law. Moreover, the firm also handles labour litigation before the regular courts and quasi-judicial bodies, such as the National Labour Relations Commission (NLRC).
Corporate: the firm is involved in major mergers and acquisitions in strategic industries, including banking and finance, telecommunications, transportation, manufacturing, food retail, business process outsourcing, insurance, entertainment, and pharmaceuticals. V&A lawyers are experts in the field of power and energy. The firm provides transactional advice on capital markets, securities regulations and finance and serves as counsel on major foreign investments in the country. The corporate lawyers in the firm are equipped with experience in giving comprehensive legal assistance in various property development and real estate transaction projects at all stages. The firm is counsel to leading mining and exploration companies on a broad range of matters, including compliance with nationality and capitalisation requirements and obtaining government licences. V&A lawyers are known for providing innovative solutions to efficiently manage the taxation burden of individuals and entities doing business in the Philippines. The firm plays an active role in the country’s leading public utilities and infrastructure projects under public-private partnership projects, build-operate-transfer, joint venture, and procurement projects.
Intellectual property: the intellectual property lawyers of V&A assist in trade mark and patent prosecution, particularly the filing and maintenance of both Philippine and foreign trade mark, patent, utility model and industrial design registrations. The firm also represents clients in the registration and deposit of copyrights and other related rights. It assists clients to ensure that full commercial value is realised through intellectual property commercialisation, licensing and franchising. V&A lawyers are experienced litigators who have extensive practice in intellectual property litigation. The firm provides efficient and responsive programmes for the enforcement of intellectual property rights in the Philippines. The lawyers are equipped with competence in advising media, entertainment and broadcasting entities in the promotion and protection of their intellectual property rights consistent with their strategic business objectives. The firm also gives advice in border control measures and in the product registration of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The clientele of V&A includes domestic generic drug corporations, which the lawyers assist in freedom to operate searches and patent cancellation.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Banking and finance | F Arthur L Villaraza | ||
Banking and finance | Franchette M Acosta | ||
Capital markets | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Capital markets | Franchette M Acosta | ||
Corporate and M&A | Raoul R Angangco | ||
Corporate and M&A | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Employment | Alejandro Alfonso E Navarro | ||
Employment | Raquel Wealth A Taguian | ||
Estate planning | F Arthur L Villaraza | ||
Estate planning | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Immigration | Raoul R Angangco | ||
Immigration | Leonardo A Singson | ||
Infrastructure and energy | Raoul R Angangco | ||
Infrastructure and energy | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Intellectual property | Bienvenido I Somera Jr | ||
Mining and natural resources | F Arthur L Villaraza | ||
Mining and natural resources | Raoul R Angangco | ||
Real estate and construction | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Augusto A San Pedro Jr | ||
Restructuring and insolvency | Thea T Daep | ||
Litigation and ADR | Alejandro Alfonso E Navarro | ||
Litigation and ADR | Augusto A San Pedro Jr | ||
Taxation | Sylvette Y Tankiang | ||
Telecommunications/media/technology | F Arthur L Villaraza | ||
Telecommunications/media/technology | Augusto A San Pedro |
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