Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 1
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Baker McKenzie has a market-leading corporate law practice in Vietnam, covering acquisitions, joint ventures and foreign direct investment. The legal team acts for a broad range of domestic and international clients from numerous industries, including pharmaceutical, technology, energy and consumer goods. The team draws on the firm's other departments to advise on related tax, real estate and employment issues involved in transactions. The firm is active for clients such as EDPR Sunseap, Unilever and UOB Venture Management.
Work Highlights
- Baker McKenzie advised Wilbur-Ellis on the Vietnamese aspects of the merger of the life sciences and speciality chemical solutions businesses of Wilbur-Ellis and Advent International.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Baker McKenzie team are fully prepared to assist the client. The advice is always tailored to clients' needs and the written opinions focus on resolving real problems."
"The service is comprehensive, to the point and quick. The firm is familiar with business needs and practices."
"The Baker McKenzie team are fully prepared to assist the client. The advice is always tailored to clients' needs and the written opinions focus on resolving real problems."
"The service is comprehensive, to the point and quick. The firm is familiar with business needs and practices."
Notable Practitioners
Frederick Burke is a senior adviser based in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He is a well-known practitioner in the market with expertise spanning M&A, joint ventures and finance transactions.
Yee Chung Seck is a partner at Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He has an impressive client base of corporates operating in various sectors, such as technology, real estate and consumer goods.
"Besides being a good lawyer and a very pleasant person to work with, he has a fantastic network in Vietnam. This is especially relevant in bigger and more complex deals."
"He offers pragmatic advice and has a strong ability to understand the internal angle of M&A transactions."
Lan Phuong Nguyen is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has experience advising on M&A transactions across industries such as healthcare and renewable energy.
"She deals with problems, taking into account both the legal environment and the clients' needs. She is extremely responsive."
"She provides feasible suggestions."