Corporate/M&A | Asia-Pacific

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.

YKVN is a prominent Vietnamese law firm with a high degree of experience in both inbound and outbound transactions. The firm's expertise covers disposals, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and joint ventures for clients ranging from multinational organisations to state-owned enterprises. The legal team is active for clients across such sectors as retail, real estate, logistics and finance. The team works closely with its Singapore office to provide an international service. Some of the key clients that the practice has advised are VPBank, ESR V INVESTOR 5 and Capgemini.

Allens advises on inbound investments for prominent multinationals and private equity funds, as well as Vietnamese corporates. The lawyers handle deals in a range of sectors, including retail, technology, energy and finance, encompassing acquisitions, business expansions, FDI and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as venture capital deals. The team works closely with alliance partners Linklaters on complex, high-value matters. Clients include National Australia Bank, Bank of Ayudhya and IFC.

Frasers Law Company has an experienced team of corporate lawyers in Vietnam that is regularly engaged by leading local and international corporations. The firm regularly advises on competition law, corporate governance, acquisitions, divestments, foreign investment structures and restructuring. The team works for a diverse spread of international and local clients in the logistics, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors.

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.

DFDL's lawyers in Vietnam are sought after by clients for M&A, joint venture and foreign investment matters. The team advises on local and regional transactions in such sectors as technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and real estate. The corporate offering is supplemented by strong tax and regulatory expertise. The Vietnam office often works in tandem with other DFDL regional offices on cross-border deals. Clients include DIF Capital Partners, Aker Horizons and Decowraps Holdings.

Duane Morris Vietnam has a respected legal practice which especially advises foreign companies on market entry, M&A and corporate restructuring. Clients include local and South-East Asian investors into Vietnam, as well as global corporates. The firm regularly acts for businesses in the real estate, education, technology and healthcare industries. Clients include GawNP Capital, Saint-Gobain and Bayer Vietnam.

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.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is a well-regarded law firm which combines local expertise with the support of the firm's network of offices in the region. The team regularly assists foreign clients including MNCs and regional companies with their cross-border transactions. The firm is especially adept in handling real estate, manufacturing and technology sector deals, including joint ventures and mergers. Its key clients include Richemont Group and Keppel Logistics.

Asia Counsel Vietnam's corporate law department is noted for its familiarity with a range of transactional mandates, regularly advising clients on their acquisitions, investments and fund-raisings. The firm is often active on deals in the technology and renewable energy sectors. Asia Counsel Vietnam advises a range of clients including international companies, private equity houses and startups. Clients include F88 Investment, Citigo Software and Vigo Ventures.

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.

Tilleke & Gibbins' accomplished group of corporate lawyers assists international clients with investments in Vietnam through M&A, joint ventures and corporate formation. The firm provides extensive expertise in corporate and regulatory matters pertaining to the life sciences sector. The team also advises on a range of M&A-related labour matters, as well as in relation to franchising in Vietnam. The department is often engaged on the Vietnam elements of global M&A deals. Clients include Invisalign, FMC and Merck Sharp & Dohme.

Vision & Associates has a skilled team of lawyers who regularly advise foreign companies on corporate matters related to their operations in Vietnam. The practice is skilled in acting on a range of compliance, regulatory and corporate secretarial work. The team often advises leading global clients in the energy, transportation and engineering sectors, among others. Some of its key clients are Bissell Vietnam, Keller Group and Ecolab.

Dilinh Legal is based in Ho Chi Minh City and is well reputed among clients for advising on corporate law matters. The firm regularly assists companies and funds with M&A, corporate restructuring and due diligence in Vietnam. The team provides advice to both international and local clients from a range of sectors. Dilinh Legal's key clients include Ukko Renewable, Mabuchi Motor and UPS.