Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) acts for both major industry players and fast-growing businesses across Southeast Asia, including telecoms and data companies, and has recently strengthened its presence in the fintech space. The team advises on compliance, due diligence, and investments, as well as regulatory issues involving cryptocurrencies, virtual assets, and payment systems. The group is led by Sylvette Y. Tankiang and Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr., who focus on transactional matters; Kristin Charisse Siao, known for her work in regulated sectors; and Ma. Carla P. Mapalo, a key contact for fintech transactions. Also co-leading is Richard Henrick I. Beltran, who contributes further fintech expertise.
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- 'Villaraza & Angangco provides exceptional legal support, combining deep regulatory expertise with a practical, solutions-oriented approach. The team demonstrates a strong understanding of complex licensing, compliance, and contractual issues, and their advice is always clear, actionable, and commercially relevant.'
- 'They are highly responsive, proactive in identifying risks, and adept at guiding clients through sensitive and time-critical matters. Compared to other firms, their ability to connect precise legal analysis to real-world operational considerations makes them a standout choice.'
Key clients
- A-Flow Properties I Corp.
- Konsulta MD
- Globe Telecom, Inc.
- China Telecommunications Corporation
- Tata Consultancy Services
- Lalamove Philippines, Inc.
- Boku, Inc.
- SEA Group
- TSYS
- A-Flow Properties I Corp.
- Konsulta MD
- Globe Telecom, Inc.
Work highlights
Assisting DITO Telecommunity Corporation with post-closing obligations following the success of its $3.8bn project financing, which involves multiple sponsors, guarantors, export credit agencies, foreign banks, and multilateral financial institutions across jurisdictions, including the Philippines, Singapore, and China.
Acted as local counsel for a US-based financial technology company introducing cutting-edge, cloud-based technology services specifically designed for credit card-issuing and acquiring banks, as well as non-bank financial institutions in the Philippines.
Practice head
Sylvette Y. Tankiang; Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr.; Kristin Charisse C. Siao; Ma. Carla P. Mapalo; Richard Henrick I. Beltran
Other key lawyers
Winona Maraiah M. Fajardo; Fritz Julius V. Casama