Banking & Finance - Vietnam
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Allens is noted for working on the financing of major resources, power and infrastructure projects in Vietnam, while also assisting with debt and structured finance mandates. The team provides additional legal expertise in relation to trade financing and acquisition financing, as well as regulatory issues. The team's significant domestic offering is supplemented by the firm's continued regional cooperation with Linklaters. Allens demonstrates further capabilities assisting clients in the capital markets sphere, advising on bond investments and share acquisitions.
Strengths
Allens has brought expertise and dedication to handling sophisticated matters. Their strength in advisory and contract drafting is evident, particularly in securing beneficial outcomes for clients.
The team at Allens have deep subject matter expertise, a client-friendly approach, market awareness of precedents and trends, and strong regulatory relationships and understanding.
Work Highlights
Allens acted for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) in a senior cross-border loan to Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank valued at USD150-200 million.
Notable practitioners
Linh Bui is a recognised presence in the market, based in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. She regularly acts for an international clientele, handling bond investments, block trade transactions and regulatory advice.
Linh Bui's valuable connections and deep understanding helped us to navigate a very complex and delicate situation.
Linh did a really good job of explaining what could have been complicated legal issues, and she helped us navigate through challenging situations as well as avoid them.
