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.'
- 'The team's labour and employment practice stands out for its strategic, business-aligned legal counsel, combining deep expertise with a strong understanding of workplace realities.'
- 'The team is highly responsive, partner-led, and practical and offers tailored advice on matters such as employee relations, compliance, litigation and immigration.'
- 'The team stands out for its strategic, business-aligned approach to labour and employment law. With over four decades of experience, the team doesn’t just interpret the law, they anticipate challenges and craft proactive solutions that align with clients’ commercial goals.'
- 'Their ability to foster industrial peace through internal assessments and early dispute resolution is a hallmark of their practice.'
Key clients
- Access Healthcare Services Manila, Inc.
- Alfa Laval Philippines, Inc.
- Allianz PNB Life Insurance Inc.
- Amazon Operation Services Philippines, Inc.
- Avid Technology, Inc.
- Autodesk
- Bacardi Spain
- Cisco Systems Management, Inc.
- Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc.
- DTN Inc.
- Dyson
- Edotco Towers, 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.
Assisted Schneider Electric Philippines to review its Notice to Explain and Notice of Decision documents, thus helping maintain transparency and fairness in handling employee issues.
Advising Amazon on labour matters, handling disputes such as illegal dismissal and monetary claims and offering strategic guidance on day-to-day labour operations.
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Practice head
Raoul R. Angangco; Alejandro Alfonso Navarro; Rashel Ann C. Pomoy; Mark Benjamin C. Yam