Villaraza & Angangco

Philippines

Analysis

Overview

Full-service firm Villaraza & Angangco is recognised for its practice areas of corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, intellectual property, real estate, and technology and telecommunications. A firm with decades of experience serving its clients, it has gained the trust of leading multinational corporations, financial institutions and conglomerates. Its key lawyers include dispute partners Alejandro Alfonso Navarro and Augusto San Pedro as well as IP specialist Bienvenido Somera. 

Client feedback 

“Efficient, ethical, professional, responsive and respectful.” – Labour and employment 

“They have a responsive and knowledgeable team who provide us with excellent support. The team is especially detail oriented.” – Labour and employment 

“Organised and understands the client’s needs well.” – Privacy and data protection 

Rashel Ann Pomoy 

“Rashel is highly responsive and professional. She possesses excellent domain knowledge.” 

Arthur Villaraza 

“A consummate professional.” 

Labour and employment

Work highlights 

Represented Amazon Operations Services on multiple dismissal cases filed by former employees. 

Key clients 

CIBI Information, Hijo Resources, JJTAN, Recruitment Center Philippines. 

Dispute resolution

Work highlights 

Assisted senior officers of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation on a case concerning the recovery of proceeds from a cyber heist totalling $81 million. 

Key clients 

Aircraft Support Industries, Felicitas Antoinette, Fountel Corporation, Manila Water Company, UC Malampaya Philippines.