Villaraza & Angangco ("V&A Law") is the sole contributor to the Philippine Chapter of the Chambers and Partners Guide entitled: "An Introduction to Corporate/ M&A."
Written by V&A Law Senior Partners Raoul R. Angangco, Sylvette Y. Tankiang, and Franchette M. Acosta of the Firm's Corporate and Commercial Law Department, the article provides an overview of the key legal developments governing the Corporate and M&A landscape in the Philippines as the economy fluctuates due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The article discusses: i. Compulsory Notification of Mergers and Acquisitions; ii. Use of Personal Property as Security under the PPSA and relevant issuances; iii. Amendment of the Retail Trade Liberalization Act (RTLA); iv. Amendment of the Public Service Act (PSA); v. Availment of Tax Treaty Relief Benefits; vi. Guidelines for Licensing of Digital Banks; vii. Ease of Bank Mergers, Consolidations, and Acquisitions; and viii. Asset Management During Difficult Times.
Access the Chapter here: https://chambers.com/content/item/4237