The team at Angara Abello Concepcion Regala & Cruz Law Offices (ACCRALaw) is well-regarded for its ‘expertise’ in tax matters. The team’s workload spans the remit of tax issues, including advising its sector-spanning clientele on the tax aspects of significant transactions, from corporate restructuring, to joint venture structuring, to M&A cases. Leading the team are Ruby Rose J. Yusi, who has experience representing clients before the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Eric R. Recalde who handles taxation elements of corporate and special projects, and experienced litigator Jacqueline Ann Tan. Another name to note is Fatima Faye E. Cordova, who has experience handling compliance and administrative cases in particular.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The team's calibre is its asset. With strong collaboration, we are always satisfied with the outcomes of their work.’

  • ‘Fatima Faye E. Cordova explains in a way non-legal people can easily understand. Also, when sending updates, comments and suggestions are already prepared which take into consideration what the response of the other party may be.'

  • 'They have expertise in tax matters and give reliable tax advice.'

  • 'They are competent, the partner is very knowledgeable, and the whole team is very supportive and respects deadlines.'

Key clients

  • Acquire Asia Pacific (Manila), Inc.
  • Ajanta Pharma Philippines, Inc.
  • Araneta Group of Companies
  • American Wire & Cable Co., Inc.
  • AREIT, Inc.
  • AstraZeneca Pharmaceutical (Philippines) Inc.
  • Australia New Zealand Banking Group Limited, Philippines Branch
  • Banco De Oro Unibank, Inc.
  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
  • Bankers Association of the Philippines
  • Bank of the Philippine Islands
  • Bancnet Incorporated
  • Campaigns and Grey, Inc.
  • Canon Marketing (Philippines), Inc.
  • China Banking Corporation (China Bank)
  • Citibank N.A.
  • Continental Autonomous Mobility Philippines, Inc.
  • CTBC Bank (Philippines) Corp.
  • Del Monte Phillipines, Inc.
  • Deutsche Bank AG Manila Branch
  • Deutsche Knowledge Services PTE. LTD
  • HC Consumer Finance Phils. Inc.
  • Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited- Philippine Branch
  • Hyundai Merchant Marine (Philippines) Co., Inc.
  • ING Bank N.V., Manila Branch
  • ING Foundation Philippines, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. – Manila Branch
  • Light Rail Manila Corporation
  • KPI Elevators, Inc.
  • Maybank Philippines, Inc.
  • Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company
  • Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation
  • Nidec Precision Philippines Corporation
  • Nueva Ecija Electric Cooperative I
  • Philippine National Bank
  • Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation
  • Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association
  • PPD Pharmaceutical Development Philippines Corp.
  • Procter & Gamble Philippines, Inc.
  • Rappler Holdings Inc.
  • Rappler, Inc.
  • Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
  • SEAOIL Philippines, Inc.
  • Security Bank Corporation
  • Serv Central. Inc.
  • SM Prime Holdings, Inc.
  • Smartmatic Philippines
  • Standard Chartered Bank
  • Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc.
  • Sumisetsu Philippines, Inc.
  • Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
  • Tala Financing Philippines Inc.
  • Tetra Pak (Philippines), Inc.
  • Trust Officers Association of the Philippines (TOAP)
  • Union Bank of the Philippines
  • VE Pharma Inc.
  • Vestas Services Philippines, Inc.
  • Union Bank of the Philippines

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ruby Rose J. Yusi, Eric R. Recalde, Jacqueline Ann Tan

Other key lawyers

Fatima Faye E. Cordova