The competition and antitrust practice at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises clients from the energy, telecoms, infrastructure, construction, technology and healthcare sectors on merger review clearances, transaction structuring and vertical and horizontal arrangements. The team is jointly led by Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr., Kristin Charisse Siao, who is active in highly regulated sectors, and Ma. Carla P. Mapalo, whose areas of expertise cover M&A, corporate restructurings and competition law matters. Other key team members include Amber Shawn Gagajena and Ira Mari Sembrano, who frequently assist in transactions.
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Testimonials
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- 'Calls with the antitrust team were always very helpful. They clearly explained the process and next steps.'
- 'Ma. Carla P. Mapalo was leading the calls. Her English is very good, and the advice was clear. It seems that she is also experienced in working with the Philippines competition regulator.'
Key clients
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- Raslag Corp.
- Ayala Corporation
- AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- Raslag Corp.
- Ayala Corporation
- AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
- Deutsche Bahn AG
- Raslag Corp.
- Ayala Corporation
- AC Logistics Holdings Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Deutsche Bahn AG and assisted with successfully securing Philippine Competition (PCC) Clearance for the €14.3bn sale of DB Schenker to DSV.
Practice head
Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr.; Kristin Charisse C. Siao; Ma. Carla P. Mapalo
Other key lawyers
Amber Shawn Gagajena; Ira Mari Sembrano