Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) has a broad banking and finance offering, with clients spanning the telecommunications, fintech, energy and cybersecurity sectors. The group is jointly led by Sylvette Y. Tankiang, Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr. and Ma. Carla P. Mapalo. Tankiang. Sañosa brings expertise in corporate governance and regulatory issues, while Mapalo leads complex transactions for fintech clients. Ira Mari Sembrano frequently assists on cross-border transactions, advising on the tax, governance and security agreement issues, while Maria Francesca Vergara assists on project financing agreements.
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Key clients
- China Telecommunications Corporation
- DITO Telecommunity Corporation
- TSYS
Work highlights
Assisting DITO Telecommunity Corporation with post-closing obligations following the success of its USD 3.8 billion project financing.
Acting as Local Counsel for a US-based financial technology company introducing cloud-based technology services specifically designed for credit card-issuing and acquiring banks.
Practice head
Sylvette Y. Tankiang; Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr.; Ma. Carla P. Mapalo
Other key lawyers
Ira Mari Sembrano; Maria Francesca Vergara