At Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law), Sylvette Tankiang advises on ownership and contract structuring of renewable energy projects, while Franchette Acosta advises clients in bidding for government infrastructure projects under the build-operate-transfer and procurement laws of the Philippines. Tankiang and Acosta jointly lead the team alongside Raoul Angangco.
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Key clients
- Udenna Corporation
- Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd.
- China Datang Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.
- Genlot Game Technology
- Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.
Work highlights
- Advised Udenna Corporation in its proposed investments, through its subsidiaries, in the Malampaya Gas Field, specifically in the (1) purchase of Chevron Malampaya LLC, holder of 45% participating contractual interest in the service contract for the Malampaya Gas Field, and (2) the proposed purchase of Shell Philippines Exploration B.V., holder of another 45% operating interest in the same service contract.
- Acting as legal counsel for Taihu Holding Pte. Ltd regarding its plans to develop a 50MW wind turbine project in the northern portion of the island of Luzon worth USD 120,000,000.00 intended to supplement the energy capacity available for the region’s far-flung towns and cities.
- Acted as local counsel of China Datang Overseas Investment Co., Ltd.. in connection with its planned investment in Sunpalo Solar Energy, Inc. which is engaged in the business of developing and operating a solar powerplant in the Philippines.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Raoul Angangco, Sylvette Tankiang, Franchette Acosta