Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
Band 1
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A&O Shearman has a highly regarded legal team with a focus on cross-border transactions, acting on high-value M&A, private equity and venture capital mandates. The firm is active on deals in the e-commerce, education, financial services and retail industries. The team regularly represents leading domestic and international corporates, private equity funds, insurers and financiers. The team in Vietnam works closely with other offices in its network, such as Singapore and Tokyo, in order to provide extensive regional coverage.
Work Highlights
- A&O Shearman advised Se.ven Global Investments on its acquisition of a 51% equity stake in the Mong Duong 2 coal-fired power plant from AES Corporation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A&O Shearman's cross-border offering and collaboration is unmatched. The team is very responsive and provides advice at the highest levels in the market."
"A&O Shearman are very responsive. I have used other Vietnamese lawyers before, but A&O Shearman is more international. They can also understand our concerns better and get things right the first time."
"Compared to other options, which would have involved hiring an international law firm and local counsel, A&O Shearman can serve in both roles and it works like magic."
"A&O Shearman's cross-border offering and collaboration is unmatched. The team is very responsive and provides advice at the highest levels in the market."
"A&O Shearman are very responsive. I have used other Vietnamese lawyers before, but A&O Shearman is more international. They can also understand our concerns better and get things right the first time."
"Compared to other options, which would have involved hiring an international law firm and local counsel, A&O Shearman can serve in both roles and it works like magic."
Notable Practitioners
Duc Tran is a senior partner in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. He is sought after for his input on complex cross-border M&A and financing transactions. He is a well-established figure in the market who advises a range of domestic and international corporates and financial institutions, including major private equity houses.
"Duc Tran knows the law inside out and is extremely knowledgeable on specific legal issues in Vietnam."
"He is very sincere, client-oriented, timely and professional."
Tina LeDinh is New York-qualified and is based in Ho Chi Minh City. She is well regarded for her corporate practice, which sees her regularly handling transactions in the retail and pharmaceutical sectors, among others.
"Tina LeDinh is very hands-on. She has hands-on experience and is very balanced. She handled some tough situations well."
"Tina acts as a very effective negotiator. She is never aggressive but strikes the right balance between being firm and sympathetic."