The team at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) is well-regarded for its ‘expertise’ in tax matters. The team’s workload spans the remit of tax issues, including advising its sector-spanning clientele on the tax aspects of significant transactions, from corporate restructuring, to joint venture structuring, to M&A cases. Leading the team are Ruby Rose J. Yusi, who has experience representing clients before the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Eric R. Recalde who handles taxation elements of corporate and special projects, and experienced litigator Jacqueline Ann Tan. Another name to note is Fatima Faye E. Cordova, who has experience handling compliance and administrative cases in particular.
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‘The team's calibre is its asset. With strong collaboration, we are always satisfied with the outcomes of their work.’
‘Fatima Faye E. Cordova explains in a way non-legal people can easily understand. Also, when sending updates, comments and suggestions are already prepared which take into consideration what the response of the other party may be.'
'They have expertise in tax matters and give reliable tax advice.'
'They are competent, the partner is very knowledgeable, and the whole team is very supportive and respects deadlines.'
Key clients
- Acquire Asia Pacific (Manila), Inc.
- Ajanta Pharma Philippines, Inc.
- Araneta Group of Companies
- American Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
- AREIT, Inc.
- AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical (Philippines) Inc.
- Australia New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Philippines Branch
- Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
- Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
- Bankers Association of the Philippines
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Ruby Rose J. Yusi; Eric R. Recalde; Jacqueline Ann Tan
Other key lawyers
Fatima Faye E. Cordova