Corporate/M&A
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
Band 1
Email address
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+84 24 39348530About
Provided by VILAF
The Corporate/M&A Team of 50 lawyers has handled some of Vietnam's largest and most complex M&A and restructuring transactions. The corporate team also advises on equitization, commercial contracts, antitrust, energy, direct investment, financial institutions, funds, insurance, private equity, and life sciences. As the largest corporate team in the country, the team is also well capable of assisting multinational clients on all operational corporate matters.
VILAF has recently advised in the following high-profile deals:
- Advised the sale by Citigroup of its Vietnam retail banking business to United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited (UOBV), which is part of Citigroup’s USD3.7 billion strategic transaction with UOB covering Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
- Advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in the acquisition of 27.5% equity stake in the holding company of Mainstream, Aker Horizons ASA subsidiary involved in renewable energy, by way of share subscription valued at USD631 million
- Advised in the strategic acquisition of De Heus Group of the entire feed business of Masan, which includes 100% ANCO and MNS Feed and 75.2% Proconco, valued at USD600 million
- Advised L Catterton as Vietnamese law counsel in the potential merger with Carousell for a potential USD1.5 billion SPAC listing in the NYSE
- Advised Warburg Pincus Asia LLC in the investment in JD Property Group Corporation. This financing will support JD Property’s business expansion and infrastructure management
Chambers Review
VILAF has a standout local practice in Vietnam, with an experienced team of corporate lawyers who continue to handle complex cross-border acquisitions, with a focus on inbound work. The team often advises foreign investors on high-value M&A and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as disposals. The firm is instructed by major international and domestic clients on deals in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, logistics, real estate and energy. Key clients include Warburg Pincus Asia, VinaCapital and Lone Star Funds.
Work Highlights
- VILAF advised Cinven Discovery Purchaser Corporation on the Vietnamese aspects of its acquisition of Bayer's Environmental Science Professional business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VILAF have provided us with a high level of service and are very responsive to our queries, with initial thoughts plus follow-ups with detailed analysis."
"They provide legal advice with commercial considerations and respond promptly to client requests."
"VILAF have provided us with a high level of service and are very responsive to our queries, with initial thoughts plus follow-ups with detailed analysis."
"They provide legal advice with commercial considerations and respond promptly to client requests."
Notable Practitioners
Phong Tran is a founding partner in VILAF's Hanoi office.He regularly represents financial investors and well-known regional and domestic corporates in their transactional mandates.
Anh Dang is a partner based in VILAF's Hanoi office. He assists foreign companies and private equity firms with complex M&A, as well as joint ventures.
"Anh Dang provides well-rounded legal, practical and commercial advice."
Duyen Ha Vo is based in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City Office. She acts for foreign and Vietnamese clients on acquisitions and has notable expertise in various sectors, including energy.
Ranked Lawyers at
VILAF
Vietnam
Members
Provided by VILAF
Anh Bui Ngoc
Head of Department
Head of Department
Ha H. Luu
Hao Nguyen
Hien Nguyen Truc
Ngoc Luong Trinh
Trung Vu
Tung Ngo Thanh
Clients
Provided by VILAF
B.Grimm Power Public Company, SCG, Sumitomo Corporation
ENEOS Corporation, Hoa Lam, Mondelez International
Shizen Energy, Petronas, LOGOS Group
Vingroup, Marubeni Corporation, CapitaLand
Industries
Provided by VILAF
Infrastructure Projects, Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical, Automobile, Aircraft, Sea-port, Highway, Telecommunication, Insurance, Real estate and Property
Retail and Distribution, Consumer Goods, Financial Institutions, Logistics