Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 1
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has an exceptional reputation for advising on complex M&A transactions in Vietnam, with additional expertise in corporate restructuring and investment matters. The lawyers regularly represent clients in the technology, education and banking sectors, among others. The firm is especially active for private equity investors in the Vietnamese market, as well as other international corporates. The firm also advises clients on merger clearance in Vietnam. The team has advised the likes of Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Prosperity Food Concepts and Square Peg Capital.
Work Highlights
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer advised Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group on the acquisition of a 49% stake in FE Credit from VPBank.
Strengths
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"The Freshfields team is very responsive and helpful in explaining complex regulatory and legal issues, offering practical solutions."
"They are well aware of commercial positions and the team are extremely responsive."
"The Freshfields team is very responsive and helpful in explaining complex regulatory and legal issues, offering practical solutions."
"They are well aware of commercial positions and the team are extremely responsive."
Notable Practitioners
Tony Foster is the managing partner of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer's Vietnam offices and is based in Hanoi. He represents major investment firms, banks and MNCs in their investments in Vietnam.
"He is very close to the ground and knows his stuff."
Bui Thanh Tien is a partner at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer based in Ho Chi Minh City. He is a well-established corporate lawyer with expertise in M&A and private equity deals across a wide range of industry sectors.
"He provides holistic yet commercial advice and has attention to detail."
Chris Milliken is a counsel based in Ho Chi Minh City. He regularly advises clients on acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring.
"He is a great choice of counsel given his breadth of experience and strong client skills. Chris is very hard-working and responsive."
"Chris is a great negotiator on legal documents."
Eric Johnson is an emerging name in the Vietnamese legal market, based in the firm's Hanoi office. He is experienced in acting on private equity fund formation and venture capital investments.
"He is very patient and thorough in explaining complicated legal and regulatory issues. He offers solutions that align with our commercial interests."
"Eric is a pleasure to work with. He is extremely strong, responsive and quick."
An Hoang Ha is a senior associate based in the firm's Hanoi office. He often assists regional financial institutions with acquisitions and investments into Vietnam and also has expertise in competition law.
Jon Bowden is well placed to advise on M&A and corporate restructuring with a Vietnamese angle, operating from his base in Singapore.
"He is one of the most commercial lawyers I know, always coming up with practical solutions to complex issues."
"Jon is responsive and commercial in dealing with his clients' issues."
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