Banking & Finance: Capital Markets - Vietnam
What the team is known for
Allens is noted for working on the financing of major resources, power and infrastructure projects in Vietnam, while also assisting with debt and structured finance mandates. The team provides additional legal expertise in relation to trade financing and acquisition financing, as well as regulatory issues. The team's significant domestic offering is supplemented by the firm's continued regional cooperation with Linklaters. Allens demonstrates further capabilities assisting clients in the capital markets sphere, advising on bond investments and share acquisitions. The firm's client roster features Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank and BDO Unibank.
Strengths
"We get lots of support from Allens. The firm is very responsive and gives practical help to come up with solutions."
"They are completely up to date on the latest rules and regulations, and fully aware of the commercial implications."
Work highlights
Allens advised Credit Suisse, in its role as lead arranger, facility agent and security agent, on its term loan facilities to Vingroup and Vinfast.
The firm also assisted Dragon Capital and VinaCapital with a USD103 million pre-IPO investment in real estate developer Hung Thinh.
Notable practitioners
Linh Bui is a recognised presence in the market, based in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. She regularly acts for an international clientele, handling bond investments, block trade transactions and regulatory advice. "She is very smart, energetic and supportive." "She is an excellent lawyer who is highly professional and responsive, with deep market knowledge."
