Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)‘s group is experienced handling the broad scope of work, from advising its clientele on transactions relating to the establishment of large infrastructure projects, including acquisitions and joint ventures, to advising on the finance aspects of such projects. Procedural and regulatory assistance provision also forms a significant portion of its workload. Commercial expert Raoul R. Angangco helms the team alongside Sylvette Y. Tankiang and Juanito L. Sañosa, who joined the practice in April 2024 from private practice. Kristin Charisse C. Siao has expertise handling project development matters. Former team lead Franchette M. Acosta departed in January 2024.

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Key clients

  • Chongqing Panhua Steel Sheet Co., Ltd
  • AyalaLand Inc.
  • LF (Philippines) Inc.
  • Kilowatt Holdings, Inc.
  • Kiangan Mini Hydro Corporation
  • Alternergy Mini Hydro Holdings Corporation
  • Phinma Union Galvasteel Corporation
  • Lightspire Energy, Inc.
  • Manila Water Company, Inc.

Work highlights

  • Assisted a foreign steel company with its goal of establishing an integrated steel mill in the Philippines.
  • Handling corporate and commercial matters for Ayala Land, Inc., one of the major key players in the real estate industry of the country

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Raoul R. Angangco, Sylvette Y. Tankiang, Juanito L. Sañosa

Other key lawyers

Kristin Charisse C. Siao