Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 2
Email address
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+84 24 3936 0990About
Provided by Allens
Our Vietnam Corporate and M&A practice is focused on cross-border M&A deals for major foreign investors (including corporates and private equity funds), in addition to other forms of foreign direct investment in Vietnam (eg, establishment of branches, subsidiaries and representative offices) and joint ventures (or other forms of business cooperation).
Our experience spans a broad range of sectors, including energy and natural resources, financial services (including banking, insurance and consumer finance), manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, retail, entertainment & leisure, food & beverage and real estate.
Our clients hail from all corners of the globe, particularly throughout Asia including the major Asian economies such as Japan, Singapore, Thailand and Korea.
Overall, we are one of the very few firms in the market that can manage large and complex transactions with demanding timeframes where international quality lawyers are required on the ground.
Chambers Review
Allens advises on inbound investments for prominent multinationals and private equity funds, as well as Vietnamese corporates. The lawyers handle deals in a range of sectors, including retail, technology, energy and finance, encompassing acquisitions, business expansions, FDI and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as venture capital deals. The team works closely with alliance partners Linklaters on complex, high-value matters. Clients include National Australia Bank, Bank of Ayudhya and IFC.
Work Highlights
- Allens advised Trusting Social as Vietnamese legal counsel on its Series C fundraising, which was led by Masan.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Allens are very responsive, and the team I worked with have very good business sense. Their associates have knowledge across many industries, which is valuable to us."
"The team have good knowledge and experience on M&A, corporate issues and commercial practice."
"Allens are very responsive, and the team I worked with have very good business sense. Their associates have knowledge across many industries, which is valuable to us."
"The team have good knowledge and experience on M&A, corporate issues and commercial practice."
Notable Practitioners
Linh Bui is a partner in Allens' Ho Chi Minh City office. She is best known for her work acting for international companies and private equity firms on their investments in Vietnam.
"She is available to answer any questions we have at any point in time."
"She has very good people skills, which helps us a lot, especially in hard negotiations."
Giles Cooper is a partner based in Allens' Hanoi office. He has notable experience handling M&A and corporate restructuring, particularly in the energy sector. His clients include Vietnamese and foreign corporates.
"He shows strong leadership and has a good network. He is willing to expand his scope of work to offer extra-mile services."
Ngoc Anh Tran is a partner in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. She is experienced in advising international financial institutions, companies and private equity investors on M&A transactions and fundraising.
"We have always been impressed by her comprehensive understanding of the law and the relevant matters."