Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)‘s practice advises high-profile and multinational corporations on a wide range of employment and immigration matters, with particular strengths handling illegal dismissal claims, employment litigation and contractual issues. Its client base spans the investment, tech, fintech, and consumer goods sectors. The practice is led by Raoul R. Angangco, Alejandro Alfonso Navarro, Rashel Ann C. Pomoy, and Mark Benjamin C. Yam. Angangco oversees the immigration group, while Navarro handles redundancy, termination, and statutory benefits matters. Pomoy is highly experienced in complex employment disputes and high-stakes collective bargaining and compliance-related litigation. Yam brings deep expertise in immigration, regularly advising on work permits and visas for foreign nationals, with a client portfolio that includes major insurance and fintech companies.
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- 'The team goes above and beyond to analyse the various issues raised by the client.'
- 'I appreciate their provision of complete risk assessment and strategic solutions to various issues. They are a group of young professionals who are passionate about ensuring companies comply with labour laws, balancing management prerogative and labour rights.'
Key clients
- Access Healthcare Services Manila, Inc.
- Alfa Laval Philippines, Inc.
Work highlights
Acting as Dyson Electronics’ strategic partner in employment law compliance and enforcement in the Philippines, helping manage both regulatory risks and personnel-related claims.
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Practice head
Raoul R. Angangco; Alejandro Alfonso Navarro; Rashel Ann C. Pomoy; Mark Benjamin C. Yam