Sylvette Y. Tankiang
Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law)1
Tax
The group at Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) advises a broad range of clients, which features both domestic and international entities, on the plethora of tax matters, both contentious and non-contentious. The team’s workload includes advising in complex corporate rehabilitation cases, on the tax aspects of the structuring of transactions and investments, and on the remit of business transactions, from joint ventures and corporate restructurings to M&A and large-scale infrastructure projects. Corporate and M&A specialist Raoul R. Angangco oversees the practice alongside Sylvette Y. Tankiang and Juanito L. Sañosa who joined the practice in April 2024, following the January 2024 departure of former co-head Franchette Acosta. Kristin Charisse C. Siao is regarded as ‘standout’ by clients.
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Testimonials
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‘I am very satisfied with the performance and services rendered by Villaraza & Anganco. Their legal memorandum and opinions are always well-researched and matters of interest are explained sufficiently. They are also very open to client feedback.'
- 'Lawyers are responsive and commit to their lead times.'
‘Kristin Charisse C. Siao has always been a standout among the individuals we've worked with. She is swift to respond and is very experienced and knowledgeable in her areas of expertise. She is also very approachable and reliable when it comes to seeking legal assistance.'
'Ira Mari J. Sembrano is an individual we work with, who has a great level of professionalism.'
Key clients
- China Telecommunications Corporation
- Abundance Providers and Entrepreneurs Corporation
- DSM Nutritional Products
- Lotte Chilsung Beverage Co. Ltd
- Lotte Corporation
- Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc
- Welcome Capital Worldwide Pte. Ltd.
- Welcome Creditline Corporation
- Fountel Corporation
- Felicitas Antoinette, Inc.
Work highlights
- Acted as the legal counsel of China Telecommunications Corporation in a joint venture, which allowed for the entrance of the third telecommunications provider in the country.
- Assisted Abundance Providers and Entrepreneurs Corporation with preparing documents to contest charges from the Bureau of Internal Revenue.
- Advised DSM Nutritional Products Ltd. regarding the sale of Biomin Singapore’s shares in Biomin Philippines Animal Health & Nutrition, Inc. and its merger as the surviving corporation with Biomin Philippines Animal Health & Nutrition, Inc.
Lawyers
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Practice head
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Raoul R. Angangco, Sylvette Y. Tankiang, Juanito L. Sañosa