Dispute Resolution
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Philippines
Band 2
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Provided by Villaraza & Angangco
Villaraza & Angangco’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department continues to enjoy its position as the premiere litigation and dispute resolution law firm in the Philippines. Its proven track record of successfully representing clients in their most challenging legal issues, complex multi-jurisdictional and cross-border disputes, and significant business transactions is renowned and respected by clients and peers alike.
V&A Law has been the chosen counsel of both local and foreign business leaders in diverse industries, high ranking local and national officials, and high net-worth individuals, for its ability to solve the most intricate legal problems and provide innovative, comprehensive and practical solutions that deliver results. V&A Law’s Litigation and Dispute Resolution Department has been consistently acclaimed, both locally and regionally, by various legal rankings and awards.
Our lawyers follow a proud tradition of excellence, handling disputes that represent the entire spectrum of disputes in litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and labor practice. From pro bono litigation in defense of abused women and children, to major corporate battles and the break-up of monopolies, and even to the impeachment of an incumbent President, V&A Law has earned the distinction of being at the forefront of historic cases that shaped the future of the nation.
Chambers Review
Villaraza & Angangco is a respected law firm in the Philippines with experience across the full spectrum of disputes, including mediation, commercial litigation and appellate work. The firm handles disputes regarding competition, fraud, shareholders and insolvency, among others. It regularly represents a range of high-profile clients from various business sectors including real estate, banking, energy and telecoms.
Work Highlights
- Villaraza & Angangco represented Manila Water in front of the Supreme Court. The firm convinced the court that the company had acted in good faith with the Clean Water Act. As a result, the fine was reduced significantly, and the company was given sufficient time to comply with its obligations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Villaraza & Angangco has a very thorough, professional and results-driven team of lawyers who also maintain a healthy sense of humour amidst challenging work."
"Villaraza & Angangco provides a big team in the cases they handle for us. Each lawyer is able to provide sufficient answers to any question or concern we raise."
"Villaraza & Angangco has a very thorough, professional and results-driven team of lawyers who also maintain a healthy sense of humour amidst challenging work."
"Villaraza & Angangco provides a big team in the cases they handle for us. Each lawyer is able to provide sufficient answers to any question or concern we raise."
Notable Practitioners
Augusto San Pedro is a respected lawyer in Manila and is highly active in a wide range of commercial disputes, including cross-border money laundering, construction arbitration and shareholder disputes.
"Augusto San Pedro is a very straightforward lawyer who first provides you with the pros and cons."
Thea Daep is known to have good experience in dispute resolution in the Philippines. She has expertise in investigations relating to money laundering and fraud. She also works on family and commercial law disputes.
"Thea's excellence permeates through her and her whole team assigned to our account."
Alejandro Alfonso Navarro is experienced in Court of Appeals and Supreme Court proceedings in the Philippines. He works on corporate disputes involving fraud and corruption, as well as rehabilitation matters.
Ranked Lawyers at
Villaraza & Angangco
Philippines
Members
Provided by Villaraza & Angangco
Dianne Marie Roa-Oarde
Fritzzie Lyn Español
Joseph Anthony Lopez
Leah Glenda Quesada
Raquel Wealth Taguian
Rashel Ann Pomoy
Reezann Keith Ramos
Ruth Nichole Ureta
Clients
Provided by Villaraza & Angangco
Bank of the Philippines Islands
Makati Development Corporation
Malayan Insurance Company, Inc.
The Medical City (Professional Services, Inc.)
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