Established in 1980, Villaraza & Angangco maintains an office in Taguig and holds membership of the ASEAN Plus Group.
Focusses / specialisms
The firm performs consistently well in banking and finance, M&A, project development, and restructuring and insolvency.
Sectors of focus include renewable energy, healthcare, insurance, telecommunications, infrastructure, technology, pharmaceuticals and shipping.
Key clients
Key clients include a consortium of banks, Swiss Re, DITO Telecommunity, China Telecommunications, FSG Technology Ventures, Alternergy Holdings, Venteny Fortuna International and Manila Water Total Solutions.
Research period review:
33rd edition (2022/2023)
The banking team was active for borrowers on financing. It also advised on financial services regulatory matters.
The capital markets team was particularly active on equity mandates, especially IPOs and share offerings.
In M&A, the firm was active on mergers, private acquisitions and asset acquisitions in the telecommunications, energy, oil and gas, and power sectors.
The firm’s project and development practice was highly visible in ownership and contract structuring for energy, particularly renewable energy projects. It was also active on bidding and government infrastructure projects.
Deal highlights: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Abu Dhabi Development Holding’s acquisition of 70% of shares in Unifrutti Investment.
Kiangan Mini Hydro Corporation’s project financing between KMHC and the DBP.
Sunshine Law Firm’s purchase of 100% of CEEC Tower.
Client feedback: 33rd edition (2022/2023)
Banking and finance
“Very professional and efficient.”
Financial services regulatory
“V&A’s strength is that they provide well-researched and carefully analysed legal advice. They think out of the box and anticipate varying circumstances and oppositions which we may encounter from other stakeholders. They provide strategic options which we may consider, ensuring that its position will not be compromised.”
M&A
“Villaraza & Angangco has a deep understanding of local practice and is swift in finding the best solution against a very complex background. Their professional service impressed the clients, and they can provide services tailored to the clients' needs.”
“Well-versed in the energy sector and M&A. Very responsive. Senior members are actively involved. Has deep M&A experience. Meets committed timelines.”
Project development
“The project requires advice on various areas of law (such as litigation, contract review, and advice on national and local laws and regulations affecting the project). Being a full-service law firm, V&A can assist us with all our requests for reviews and legal opinions. They have dedicated experts (senior partners) who are hands-on, which I appreciate a lot. They are very reasonable in their bills, which helps me manage the project costs.”
Restructuring
“Professional and proactive.”
Richard Henrick Beltran
“Professional and proactive.”
“V&A partner Richard Henrick Beltran currently serves as our corporate secretary. His legal expertise has been valuable in crafting our strategy and position for its policy initiatives and in ensuring that the corporate legal housekeeping matters of the Alliance are well-managed. He provides guidance to his team well and ensures that the legal matters requiring V&A’s attention will be attended. He is approachable and is responsive whenever his assistance is needed.”
“Very professional and diligent.”
Carlo Roman
“Carlo's work output is excellent. He is easy to work with and is always reachable.”
Kristin Charisse Siao
“Very responsive. Provides detailed views and insights.”
Maria Concepcion Simundac
“Very professional and diligent.”
Sylvette Tankiang
“She takes into consideration the needs of the business in coming up with proposals. I find that they are always fair. Sylvette takes good care of her clients.”
