Mr Alejandro Alfonso Navarro > Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) > Manila, Philippines > Lawyer Profile

Leveraging support from the firm’s commercial law, IP, and litigation departments, Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises clients on immigration requirements, regulatory issues, and employment contracts. The team is also entrusted by multinational clients on domestic labour law and occupational health and safety standards matters, as well as in employee investigations, and COVID-19-related cases. Alejandro Alfonso Navarro is proficient in corporate restructuring and retrenchment; Rashel Ann Pomoy is seasoned in advising on contracting arrangements, illegal dismissals, and other domestic labour law violations before the National Labour Relations Commission. The two oversee the practice.

Led by Raquel Wealth Taguian, the outstanding team at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) has considerable expertise in various business sectors ranging from banking, insurance, telecommunications, construction and real estate, through to energy and infrastructure. It has a proven track record in international disputes, and is well-placed to handle an array of complex corporate/commercial cases on various international trade issues. The group is also adept at advising foreign investors on disputes with their domestic partners. Names to note include Alejandro Alfonso Navarro who covers an array of commercial cases and arbitrations. Augusto San Pedro is a senior partner who handles many complex commercial disputes and arbitrations. Thea Daep specialises in areas as diverse as money laundering, fraud and other aspects of commercial and corporate law. Joseph Anthony Lopez frequently advises on civil and corporate litigation, as well as other areas such as family law and competition law litigation.