Villaraza & Angangco

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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.”

Established in 1980, Villaraza & Angangco (V&A Law) is a decorated full-service law firm with recognised expertise in the areas of litigation and dispute resolution, corporate and commercial law, and intellectual property law. Headed by legal luminaries and practitioners who are deemed experts in their respective fields, its about 70 lawyers and 100 highly trained non-legal staff capably provide the firm’s foreign and domestic clients with comprehensive, multi-layered, innovative, and practical solutions that truly deliver results. With decades of experience serving at the forefront of the evolving landscape of Philippine law, Villaraza & Angangco continues to offer professional service of the highest caliber.

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Mergers & Acquisitions
Sylvette Y. Tankiang
sy.tankiang@thefirmva.com

Kristin Charisse C. Siao
kc.siao@thefirmva.com

• Acted as local counsel for Coca-Cola Europacific Partners plc (“CCEP”) during their acquisition with Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc. (“AEV”) through a joint venture (“JV”) company, of 100% of the outstanding shares of Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines, Inc. (“CCBPI”) from affiliates of The Coca-Cola Company (“TCCC”)

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