Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 3
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Provided by DFDL
DFDL provides international quality, seamlessly integrated, and relentlessly solution-oriented legal and tax services to establish, structure and protect our clients’ business interests. Positioned as the preeminent full-service, legal and tax integrated law firm in Vietnam, DFDL has developed a reputation for technical excellence, creativity and integrity coupled with in-depth knowledge of the local environment.
Our advisers have represented leading international investors in Vietnam, including leading international and Asian financial institutions.
The following practice areas reflect our core areas of expertise
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Corporate and Commercial
- Banking and Finance, including Corporate Finance, Securities and Investment Funds
- Real Estate and Construction
- Energy, Mining and Infrastructure
- Tax and Transfer Pricing
- Technical Assistance
- Business Integrity and Compliance
- Regulatory Assistance
Chambers Review
DFDL's lawyers in Vietnam are sought after by clients for M&A, joint venture and foreign investment matters. The team advises on local and regional transactions in such sectors as technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and real estate. The corporate offering is supplemented by strong tax and regulatory expertise. The Vietnam office often works in tandem with other DFDL regional offices on cross-border deals. Clients include DIF Capital Partners, Aker Horizons and Decowraps Holdings.
Work Highlights
- DFDL advised RATCH on its participation as part of a consortium in the auction sale process, involving the disposal of 100% of Nexif Energy by Denham Capital and Nexif Energy.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They personalise their relationships, which is key. When collaborating with them, the clients are in good hands."
"I appreciate their responsiveness and understanding of issues. They are good people to work with."
"They personalise their relationships, which is key. When collaborating with them, the clients are in good hands."
"I appreciate their responsiveness and understanding of issues. They are good people to work with."
Notable Practitioners
Jérôme Buzenet is based in Ho Chi Minh City. He continues to be highly active on complex cross-border transactions. He handles private equity investments and strategic M&A across a range of sectors, including manufacturing and energy.
"Jérôme is very personable and brings the international aspects to the work that we do together."
"He provides good overlay for commerciality and translating things in terms of assessing the risk and exposure of the issues."
Hanh Tran is based in DFDL's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has significant experience in assisting foreign clients with corporate transactions in Vietnam. She represents clients across a range of sectors, including real estate and technology.
Kevin Hawkins is a partner at DFDL and based in its Ho Chi Minh City office. He advises clients on joint venture formations, acquisitions, divestments and other operational matters. He possesses particular expertise in M&A activity involving solar energy.
"He is highly experienced, so we don't need to spend too much time explaining issues to him. He is solution-oriented."
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