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A&O Shearman

Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Global Guide 2026 : Vietnam

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A&O Shearman

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Vietnam

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

A&O Shearman boasts a well-respected projects practice highlighted for its representation of international lenders involved in financing major Vietnamese projects. The firm is especially known for power and oil and gas developments, as well as renewable energy, and is active on complex BOT financings. The legal team is also popular as transactional counsel in the real estate market, demonstrating experience on acquisitions, joint ventures and financing. The department's clientele in this space includes leading ECAs, property developers and financiers.

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Work Highlights

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  • A&O Shearman advised Emerging Africa & Asia Infrastructure Fund on its investment of USD20 million in CME Solar for the development of rooftop solar projects for companies in Vietnam.

Strengths

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  • They are very responsive and great, with very good connections with the government. The main reason we chose them is their experience.

    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal

  • The team at A&O Shearman have a deep knowledge and understanding of both international practices as well as Vietnamese counterparty positions.

    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • William McCormack
    William McCormack

    William McCormack

    William McCormack is of counsel at A&O Shearman's Singapore office. He handles project development and financing across the region and is regularly involved in Vietnam matters. He has solid expertise across a range of projects, including gas.

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  • Tran Anh Duc
    Tran Anh Duc

    Tran Anh Duc

    Duc Tran is a partner in the firm's Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi offices. He has strong expertise in a variety of project finance mandates, including those in the conventional and renewable power generation space.

    • She is helpful and specialised in Vietnam law.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal

    • I appreciate the quality of her consultation and the way she meets deadlines. She has helped me achieve some significant milestones.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
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  • Scott Lovell
    Scott Lovell

    Scott Lovell

    Scott Lovell is a partner based in the firm's Singapore office. He demonstrates key expertise advising lenders and sponsors on project financing mandates related to the Vietnamese market.

    • Scott is a good lawyer who I would go to for Vietnam work.

      Projects, Infrastructure & Energy respondentGlobal
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