Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) often advises on property acquisitions and developments, due diligence, and renewable energy projects. The team is jointly led by Sylvette Y. Tankiang, who is noted for her work in M&A transactions, Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr., who is knowledgeable in PPP matters, and Mark Benjamin C. Yam, who is skilled at handling joint ventures. Kristin Charisse C. Siao routinely leads on project development and transactional advisory work, while Ma. Carla P. Mapalo has recently been active in mandates surrounding water infrastructure projects in the Philippines. Other key team members include Winona Maraiah Fajardo and Fritz Julius Casama, who support on a broad range of real estate transactions.
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'Kristin Charisse C. Siao takes the time and effort to familiarise herself with the company policies and processes, as well as the legal team.'
'The team is very familiar with the industry, the company policies and processes, as well as the legal team.'
'The team endeavours to go beyond the retainer and engagement matter, and is able to incorporate internal considerations.'
'At the onset, the team confirms whether a matter is within the retainer agreement and there is always on time release of requested output.'
Key clients
- Red Door Realty & Development Corporation
- Ayala Land, Inc.
- Lightspire Energy, Inc.
- LF Philippines, Inc.
- Kilowatt Holdings
- Infrastructure A3C Corporation
- ChongQing Panhua Steel Sheet Co., Ltd. and the ChongQing Panhua Group of Companies
- Manila Water Company, Inc.
- Union Galvasteel Corporation
Work highlights
Advising Ayala Land, Inc., one of the major key players in the real estate industry of the country, on various corporate and commercial matters.
Assisting the exclusive water concessionaire for the East Service Zone of Metro Manila with refining its construction contracts for critical infrastructure projects.
Practice head
Sylvette Y. Tankiang; Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr.; Mark Benjamin C. Yam
Other key lawyers
Kristin Charisse C. Siao; Ma. Carla P. Mapalo; Winona Maraiah Fajardo; Fritz Julius Casama