Corporate/M&A - Vietnam
Band 1
What the Team is Known For
Allens is best known for advising 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.
Strengths
Their commercial mindset, attention to detail, and speed make the firm stand out from others. Their partners are quick to understand commercial issues and come up with solutions.
The team is solution-oriented and understands the client's context. They are very smart and experienced.
Their dedicated team, with experience across multiple transactions, was key in assessing various transaction structures, driving negotiations, mitigating risks and optimising outcomes for clients.
Work Highlights
Allens advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia on the sale of its stake in Vietnam International Commercial Joint Stock Bank.
Notable practitioners
Linh Bui is a partner in Allens' Ho Chi Minh City office. She is best known for her work acting for international companies and private equity firms on their investments in Vietnam.
She has a deep understanding of Vietnam's legal landscape, varied experience and can navigate complex situations with clear and sensible legal advice. She also has excellent commercial acumen.
Linh is an excellent M&A counsel. She has a high standard of practice and is very quick to catch our needs. She is always accessible and can deal with very complex matters.
Linh has been and remains stellar in the market for her insights and breadth of experience.
Giles Cooper is a partner based in Allens' Hanoi office. He has notable experience handling M&A and corporate restructuring, particularly in the energy sector. His clients include Vietnamese and foreign corporates.
Giles Cooper is a very established person and he really knows the terrain.
Ngoc Anh Tran is a partner in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City office. She is experienced in advising international financial institutions, companies and private equity investors on M&A transactions and fundraising.
