Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 4
About
Provided by Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited
Asia Counsel is a fully independent law firm and frequently works both as lead and Vietnam local counsel with many leading international UK, US, European, Japanese, Chinese and other Asia-Pacific law firms.
Our partners are a seasoned lawyers in Vietnam with extensive experience working with investors in Vietnam. All of our partners and senior lawyers have impeccable top-tier international law firm pedigree.
In our M&A and Energy practice groups, our team frequently acts for many high-profile investors, such as ADB, Morgan Stanley, Warburg Pincus, CVC Capital Partners, VinaCapital, Sojitz Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, TotalEnergies, Constant Energy, SkyX Solar, The Blue Circle, Clime Capital Management, and many others.
Chambers Review
Asia Counsel Vietnam's corporate law department is noted for its familiarity with a range of transactional mandates, regularly advising clients on their acquisitions, investments and fund-raisings. The firm is often active on deals in the technology and renewable energy sectors. Asia Counsel Vietnam advises a range of clients including international companies, private equity houses and startups. Clients include F88 Investment, Citigo Software and Vigo Ventures.
Work Highlights
- Asia Counsel assisted STIC Special Situation Private Equity Fund II with Vietnamese legal advice regarding its investment into Carousell Group.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Asia Counsel communicate and coordinate with all parties to complete the deal promptly and professionally."
"They understand the difference between legal and commercial perspectives, which definitely helps during negotiations."
"Asia Counsel communicate and coordinate with all parties to complete the deal promptly and professionally."
"They understand the difference between legal and commercial perspectives, which definitely helps during negotiations."
Notable Practitioners
Justin Gisz is a partner at Asia Counsel Vietnam. He is well regarded in the market and regularly handles acquisitions, divestments and fund-raising.
Minh Duong is the managing partner of Asia Counsel Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. He is often active on corporate transactions in the technology, finance and education sectors.
"He is very responsive and able to provide effective support to clients where there are Vietnam elements."
"He is very commercial and has a good grasp of situations and the risk profile."
Ranked Lawyers at
Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited
Vietnam
Clients
Provided by Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited
Baywa
EA Sports
Hilton hotels
Jungle Ventures
LEGO A/S
Nike
Sembcorp
Sojitz Corporation
Vietjet Air
Vinacapital
Industries
Provided by Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited
Banking and Financial services
Consumer goods and services
Energy
Healthcare
Industrial and Manufacturing
Technology