Real Estate
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
Band 3
About
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Duane Morris Vietnam is well-known for our expertise in advising major power projects involving clean and renewable energy and infrastructure matters concerning upstream and midstream oil & gas, metals & mining projects, transportation & shipping, real estate construction and telecoms.
Our firm advises clients on a complete spectrum of projects and infrastructure matters relating to the development, financing, joint venture, syndication, securitization and management of projects. We assist our clients from the pre-feasibility and planning stages to implementation of projects and advising on general corporate matters pertaining to the daily operation of the business.
Our clients include conglomerates, investors, sponsors and international developers investing in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The team also advises Vietnamese state-owned enterprises and companies investing across the region. Our team is helmed under the leadership of our new Chairwoman, Dr. Lang Thi Nguyen. In 2021, Dr. Lang has become the first Chairwoman in Vietnam for an International Law Firm.
Recent Work Highlights:
- Advised Ca Mau with regard to a 350 MW offshore wind farm valued at approximately. USD 1 billion. This is the largest offshore wind project in Vietnam.
- Assisting Epping Green Energy GmbH, an EPC solar energy service provider headquartered in Germany with various international projects, on all legal matters, including due diligence for its solar power project in Vietnam.
Chambers Review
Duane Morris Vietnam is an international law firm with a well-established projects team on the ground. The firm is particularly focused on the renewable energy sector, especially concerning solar and wind power, as well as infrastructure and LNG mandates, representing developers, sponsors and state-owned enterprises. The team often advises on regulatory matters in the power sector, and displays additional involvement in the real estate space, including M&A linked to industrial real estate projects.
Work Highlights
- Duane Morris Vietnam have assisted GAW NP Capital on its acquisition of target land and subsequent development of a ready-built-factory in the economic zone of northern Vietnam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm understands complex legal and business contexts, taking into account insights from the industry and the client."
"They have excellent experience in the real estate sector and an excellent understanding. They apply laws and regulations to create the most secure deal structure for foreign party."
"The firm understands complex legal and business contexts, taking into account insights from the industry and the client."
"They have excellent experience in the real estate sector and an excellent understanding. They apply laws and regulations to create the most secure deal structure for foreign party."
Notable Practitioners
Nguyen Thi Lang is a partner at Duane Morris & Selvam, based in its Ho Chi Minh City office. She is well regarded in the real estate space, often advising international investors on land use regulations, including in relation to energy projects.
"We are always happy with Dr Lang's top-class legal services."
Oliver Massmann is a partner at Duane Morris & Selvam in Vietnam. He is respected as an energy specialist, especially in relation to renewables. He regularly assists international and regional power companies with their investments in the solar and wind sectors in Vietnam.
Ranked Lawyers at
Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Vietnam
Members
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Anh Dieu Ngo
Bach Duong Pham
Dai Bach Pham
Do Chi
Minh Duc Hoang
Minh Thanh Tran
Ngoc Ha Pham
Head of Department
Head of Department
Thi Tu Trinh Nguyen
Thu Quynh Nguyen
Clients
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Ca Mau 1A Energy JSC
EnbW Energie Baden – Wuerttemberg AG
Energy Capital Vietnam
Epping Green Energy GmbH
MITSUI & CO.
Petrovietnam Technical Services Corporation (PTSC)
Industries
Provided by Duane Morris & Selvam LLP
Banking and Finance
Construction
Corporate/M&A
Metals and Mining
Oil & Gas
Projects, Infrastructure and Energy
Real Estate
Regulatory
Renewable Energy
Technology, Media, Telecommunications
Transportation & Shipping