Corporate/M&A

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.

"Allens are very responsive, and the team I worked with have very good business sense. Their associates have knowledge across many industries, which is valuable to us."

"The team have good knowledge and experience on M&A, corporate issues and commercial practice."

Allens advised Trusting Social as Vietnamese legal counsel on its Series C fundraising, which was led by Masan.

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 is available to answer any questions we have at any point in time." "She has very good people skills, which helps us a lot, especially in hard negotiations."

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. "He shows strong leadership and has a good network. He is willing to expand his scope of work to offer extra-mile services."

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. "We have always been impressed by her comprehensive understanding of the law and the relevant matters."