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Key contacts
Chairman and CEO: Raoul R. Angangco
Managing Partner: Sylvette Y. Tankiang
Co-Managing Partner: Juanito L. Sañosa, Jr
Quick facts
# Partners

24

# Other qualified practitioners

48

# Total number of lawyers

72

Languages

Filipino, English

Key practice areas
Banking and finance
Banking
Project finance
Capital markets
Capital markets : Debt
Capital markets : Equity
Financial and corporate
Restructuring and insolvency
M&A
Energy and infrastructure
Project development
Firm overview

Villaraza and Angangco Law (V&A Law) is a full-service law firm that has been at the forefront of the legal industry in the Philippines since its founding in 1980. It is widely recognized as one of the top law firms in the country, with a reputation for excellence, professionalism, and integrity. With 45 years of experience in the industry, the Firm has established itself as a trusted partner of both local and international clients, handling complex legal matters with efficiency and expertise.

V&A Law has four main departments that cater to the diverse needs of its clients: Corporate and Commercial Law, Intellectual Property, Litigation, and Labor. V&A Law’s team of highly skilled lawyers possess a deep understanding of the Philippine legal system and have a proven track record of delivering excellent results.

V&A Law possesses a wealth of experience and expertise making it a go-to-choice of clients seeking top-tier legal services in the Philippines. Its numerous awards and recognitions are a testament to the firm’s dedication to providing exceptional legal services to its clients.

Client feedback

Banking and finance
Very professional and efficient.

Financial services regulatory
V&A’s strength is that they provide well-researched and carefully analysed legal advice. They think out of the box and anticipate varying circumstances and oppositions which we may encounter from other stakeholders. They provide strategic options which we may consider, ensuring that its position will not be compromised.”

M&A
Villaraza & Angangco has a deep understanding of local practice and is swift in finding the best solution against a very complex background. Their professional service impressed the clients, and they can provide services tailored to the clients' needs.”
Well-versed in the energy sector and M&A. Very responsive. Senior members are actively involved. Has deep M&A experience. Meets committed timelines.”

Project development
The project requires advice on various areas of law (such as litigation, contract review, and advice on national and local laws and regulations affecting the project). Being a full-service law firm, V&A can assist us with all our requests for reviews and legal opinions. They have dedicated experts (senior partners) who are hands-on, which I appreciate a lot. They are very reasonable in their bills, which helps me manage the project costs.”

Restructuring
Professional and proactive.”

Key practice contacts and recent case highlights

Mergers & Acquisitions
Sylvette Y. Tankiang
sy.tankiang@thefirmva.com

Kristin Charisse C. Siao
kc.siao@thefirmva.com

  • Acted as local counsel for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (“CCEP”) during their acquisition with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (“AEV”) through a joint venture (“JV”) company, of 100% of the outstanding shares of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (“CCBPI”) from affiliates of The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”)
Sector expertise
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Gaming
  • Investment management
  • Natural resources
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications
Address:
V&A Law Center, 11th Ave Cor 39th St,
Bonifacio Global City, Taguig,
Metro Manila, 1634,
Tel:+632 8988 6088 Fax:+632 8988 6000 Email:Contact Us Web Address:https://thefirmva.com/
Rankings published in 2026
Banking
Tier 3
20 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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Tier 2

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
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Quisumbing Torres
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Tier 3

Abuda Asis & Associates
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
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GRUBA LAW
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
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PunoLaw
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Villaraza & Angangco
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Tier 4

Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
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Gulapa Law
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SERRANO LAW
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Morales & Justiniano
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Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
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Capital markets : Debt
Notable
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
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Tier 2

Puyat Jacinto & Santos
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Quisumbing Torres
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
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Tier 3

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
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PunoLaw
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SERRANO LAW
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Notable

Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
6 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Capital markets : Equity
Notable
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
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Tier 2

Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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SERRANO LAW
7 practice areas
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Notable

GRUBA LAW
8 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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M&A
Tier 1
27 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Tier 2

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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Gulapa Law
8 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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SERRANO LAW
7 practice areas
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Tier 4

Abuda Asis & Associates
7 practice areas
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Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
6 practice areas
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Notable

Disini Buted Disini Law Offices
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Fortun Narvasa & Salazar
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GRUBA LAW
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MOSVELDTT Law
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Meer Meer & Meer
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
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SKY Law (Kua Sy and Yeung Law Offices)
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Tayag Ngochua & Chu
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Project development
Tier 3
17 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Gulapa Law
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Cruz Marcelo & Tenefrancia
4 practice areas
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Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Tier 3

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Notable

Abuda Asis & Associates
7 practice areas
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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MOSVELDTT Law
8 practice areas
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Sarmiento Loriega Law Office
6 practice areas
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Project finance
Tier 3
15 firms ranked
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Tier 1

SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
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Tier 2

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Gulapa Law
8 practice areas
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Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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PunoLaw
12 practice areas
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
View profile

Tier 3

Abuda Asis & Associates
7 practice areas
View profile
Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
View full profile
Gatmaytan Yap Patacsil Gutierrez & Protacio
8 practice areas
View full profile
MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
View full profile
Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Restructuring and insolvency
Tier 2
14 firms ranked
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Tier 1

Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz (ACCRALAW)
12 practice areas
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SyCip Salazar Hernandez & Gatmaitan
12 practice areas
View profile

Tier 2

Picazo Buyco Tan Fider & Santos
12 practice areas
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Quisumbing Torres
12 practice areas
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Villaraza & Angangco
11 practice areas
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Tier 3

Castillo Laman Tan Pantaleon & San Jose
12 practice areas
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Gulapa Law
8 practice areas
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MVGS - Martinez Vergara & Gonzalez Sociedad
11 practice areas
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Poblador Bautista & Reyes
11 practice areas
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Puyat Jacinto & Santos
12 practice areas
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Notable

GRUBA LAW
8 practice areas
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Gorriceta Africa Cauton & Saavedra
10 practice areas
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SERRANO LAW
7 practice areas
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Linked Reviews
Financial and corporate

Established in 1980,Villaraza &Angangcois a full-service law firmwith recognisedexpertiseinlitigation,intellectualpropertyandcorporate andcommerciallaw.Itmaintainsan office in Taguig and holds membership of the ASEAN Plus Group.  

The firm performs consistently well in banking and finance, M&A, project development, and restructuring and insolvency. Sectors of focus include renewable energy, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, infrastructure, technology,pharmaceuticalsand shipping.  

Highlights  

The firm advised on DITO Telecommunity Corporation’s landmark US$3.8 billion project financing, one of the largest of its kind in the Philippines. This legally innovative transaction was highly complex, featuring a multi-jurisdictional financing structure and significant regulatory hurdles. The team secured extensive approvals from agencies like the National Telecommunications Commission and pioneered security arrangements that navigated the transition to the new Personal Property Security Act, creating a forward-thinking framework for future deals.  

Other examples of the firm’s deal work include advising a foreign steel company on its establishment of an integrated steel mill in the Philippines. This complex mandate involves structuring multi-tiered investments, navigating stringent regulatory requirements for land use and port operations, and securing rapid approvals from multiple agencies.  

Key clients  

Deutsche Bahn, Alternergy Mini Hydro Holdings Corporation, Skye Renewables Philippines, DITO Telecommunity Corporation, Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, and Manila Water Company. 

Testimonials  

M&A 

The team is experienced.”  

Deal Highlights
5 results5 results
Deal Name Deal Date Firm Name Jurisdiction Deal Type Lawyer Names Client Names Client Role
Mitsubishi Estate - Joint venture
2020-06-05
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Joint venture
Sylvette Y. Tankiang
Mitsubishi Estate
Joint venture partner
ChongQing Panhua Steel Sheet - Project development
2021-02-25
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Project development
Franchette M. Acosta, Paul Rodulfo B. Imperial
ChongQing Panhua Steel Sheet
Project developer
Mitsubishi Estate Co - Joint venture
2020-06-05
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Joint venture
Sylvette Y. Tankiang
Mitsubishi Estate Co
Joint venture partner
Dito Telecommunity - Project finance
2021-02-25
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Project finance
Sylvette Y. Tankiang, Franchette M. Acosta, Paul Rodulfo B. Imperial
Dito Telecommunity
Borrower
Alternergy Holdings Corporation and Affiliates - Financing
2022-02-24
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Financing
Franchette M. Acosta, Richard Henrick I. Beltran
Alternergy Holdings Corporation and Affiliates
Borrower
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