Corporate/M&A | Global

A&O Shearman has a highly regarded legal team with a focus on cross-border transactions, acting on high-value M&A, private equity and venture capital mandates. The firm is active on deals in the e-commerce, education, financial services and retail industries. The team regularly represents leading domestic and international corporates, private equity funds, insurers and financiers. The team in Vietnam works closely with other offices in its network, such as Singapore and Tokyo, in order to provide extensive regional coverage. Key clients advised include Pharmacity, JERA and SK E&S. On 1st May 2024, Allen & Overy and Shearman & Sterling merged to form A&O Shearman.

Baker McKenzie has a market-leading corporate law practice in Vietnam, covering acquisitions, joint ventures and foreign direct investment. The legal team acts for a broad range of domestic and international clients from numerous industries, including pharmaceutical, technology, energy and consumer goods. The team draws on the firm's other departments to advise on related tax, real estate and employment issues involved in transactions. The firm is active for clients such as EDPR Sunseap, Unilever and UOB Venture Management.

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.

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.

LNT & Partners is a well-respected Vietnamese law firm with a wide-ranging corporate offering. The firm regularly acts for clients on cross-border deals in sectors such as healthcare, real estate, energy and technology, with additional expertise in employment and competition matters. The practice is well placed to handle cross-border transactions.

Mayer Brown has a solid Vietnam bench featuring internationally and locally qualified lawyers, especially active on deals across various jurisdictions in South-East and South Asia. The team handles a mixture of acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and fund-raisings. The client base includes significant energy sector companies and financial institutions. The team additionally has a strong regulatory practice, and is known for advising global clients on Vietnam compliance issues.

Nishimura & Asahi is well reputed for its proficiency in assisting major Japanese corporates with investments in Vietnam, including joint ventures and M&A. The firm aids a broad selection of clients from a wide variety of industries, including the real estate, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. The firm is well placed to advise on issues relating to foreign investment regulations in Vietnam. The team includes Vietnamese and Japanese-qualified lawyers. Examples of clients include Marubeni, T Capital Partners and Lion Corporation.