Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises on cross-border agreements for the financing of energy, telecoms and infrastructure projects, in addition to providing transactional advice on raising capital through debt, equity and other forms of securities. The team is collectively led by Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang and Franchette Acosta.

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Key clients

  • Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., Swiss Re International S.E., Swiss Re. Corporate Solutions Ltd., and Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd.
  • China Telecommunications Corporation
  • Tyndall Capital Sdn Bhd
  • PT Venteny Fortuna International
  • DITO Telecommunity Corporation

Work highlights

  • Advised Swiss Reinsurance Company Ltd., Swiss Re International S.E., Swiss Re. Corporate Solutions Ltd., and Swiss Re Asia Pte. Ltd. regarding the overview of reinsurance regulations in the Philippines, as well as compliance with the Data Privacy Act.
  • Acting for China Telecommunications Corporation (“CTC”) in managing its investments in Dito Telecommunity Corporation (“DITO”) and in complying with its funding and other obligations therein, including advising CTC in the restructuring of the equity of DITO as provided in the agreement with consortium parties.

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Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang, Franchette Acosta