Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024 : Vietnam
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Provided by VILAF
The Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy team of 27 lawyers has advised on some of the most complex energy and infrastructure projects, including projects that were the first of their kind in Vietnam. VILAF has advised lenders, sponsors, and buyers in relation to BOT power projects, BOT, and BOO water projects, PPP projects, independent power plants, expressway projects, metro line project, and port projects.
Most recent work highlights include:
- Advised in LNG projects in Vietnam such as Omon II Gas Fired Power Project, Son My Terminal and Son My 2 BOT LNG to power projects, a LNG project in Ninh Thuan, etc.
- Advised international lenders/sponsors in series of BOT Power Project such as Phu My 2.2, Nghi Son 2, Nam Dinh 1, Mong Duong 2, Van Phong 1, Vung Ang 2, Vinh Tan 1, Vinh Tan 3, Duyen Hai 2, among others
- Advised in many renewable projects developed/invested by GE Renewable Energy, Scatec Solar, B.Grimm Power, J-Power, Super Energy, BIM Group, Shizen Energy, EGP Green Power, etc.
- Advised SCG Chemicals in the acquisition of equity interests from Qatar Petroleum International and PetroVietnam and in the financing arrangement afterward for the US$5.7B Long Son Petrochemical Complex Project
- Advised IFC in the implementation of a PPP-based human capital center project
- Advised a Korean investor in the HCMC Metro 5-2 and Vietnam-Danang LRT Project
Chambers Review
VILAF has an impressive legal team, regularly entrusted by sponsors and major regional lenders on big-ticket power projects in Vietnam, as well as handling related acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm often handles renewable energy mandates, including solar and wind developments, as well as coal and LNG projects. The firm's leading real estate team acts for many of the region's largest property developers, handling high-value financings, joint ventures and M&A deals pertaining to residential, office and industrial projects. Some key clients include Van Phong Power, Long Son Petrochemicals and Keppel Land.
Work Highlights
- VILAF advised Warburg Pincus Asia on its investment in JD Property Group Construction.
- The firm also advised Ørsted on a potential joint development of a portfolio of multiple offshore wind projects in Vietnam.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VILAF's advice is reliable based on its deep experience in the field."
"The firm has contributed to our business a lot and provided very insightful and practical advice."
"VILAF's advice is reliable based on its deep experience in the field."
"The firm has contributed to our business a lot and provided very insightful and practical advice."
Notable Practitioners
Hien Truc Nguyen is a partner based in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has an impressive client base of real estate developers whom she advises on project development.
Phong Tran is a founding partner at VILAF, based in its Hanoi office. He is a highly respected projects lawyer who is widely recognised as a specialist in infrastructure and power project financing and acquisitions.
Duyen Ha Vo is a partner and chairperson in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City office. She is frequently sought to advise lenders and project companies on major energy projects in the region.
Ha Luu is a partner in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City office. He is especially well placed to assist international clients investing in Vietnam, including in relation to oil and gas, energy M&A and regulatory advice.
Lam Nguyen is a counsel in VILAF's Hanoi office. He advises on the financing and development of various power plants, including BOT projects.
Ranked Lawyers at
VILAF
Vietnam
Members
Provided by VILAF
Anh Bui Ngoc
Head of Department
Hao Nguyen
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by VILAF
BIM Power
GE Energy Financial Services, Talisman Energy
Marubeni Corporation, KEPCO, Sumitomo Corporation
Murphy Oil, K-Exim, Scatec Solar
Petronas, ENEOS Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation, ACWA Power
Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Shizen Energy
Trina Solar, B.Grimm Power Public Company
Industries
Provided by VILAF
LNG, Port/Sea-port
Traditional Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Railway, Expressway, Airport, Water and Industrial Zone