Department profile
Baker McKenzie

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


Baker McKenzie

Rankings

About

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Due to our unparalleled expertise and preeminent reputation, a wide variety of sophisticated clients come to us for assistance on their most demanding matters. The matters that we handle often involve complex cross-border elements, negotiations on high-stakes issues between multiple parties and innovative aspects that are firsts of their kind for the client or for the market as a whole.

Our significant resources allow us to handle a large volume of transactional work. Our focus is on large-scale M&A deals, including both domestic and cross-border deals, private and public M&A. We regularly act on operational matters and provide advice on regulatory and licensing matters, demonstrating the breadth of our expertise. Our work encompasses foreign direct investment in addition to M&A and PE transactions in the sectors listed above, as well as operational assistance and regulatory advice.

We can draw on the considerable strength of the broader transactional group, collaborating closely on matters related to Projects, Acquisition Finance, and Public M&A. Collectively, within our M&A team, and working together with our real estate and projects and finance teams, we have decades of experience and industry know-how across a variety sectors such as:

TMT (incl. digital economy), IMT, HLS, CGR, FI and services (incl. insurance and fintech), Real estate (incl. hotels, resorts and tourism, and logistics), EMI (incl. renewable energy), PE, and ESG (envr., sustainability, and governance)

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Corporate/M&A - Vietnam

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

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 pharmaceuticals, 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.

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Baker McKenzie advised SeABank on the sale of its entire charter capital of Post and Telecommunications Finance Company Limited to AEON Financial Service.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • A team of highly specialized attorneys with deep expertise in various fields. Their profound knowledge and experience enable them to provide top-notch services tailored to clients' specific needs.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • The team has strong M&A expertise across the board. Its lawyers are commercial and user-friendly bilingual lawyers who understand how to do business in Vietnam.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Baker has a fantastic corporate/M&A practice. The team was very easy to work with, very knowledgeable about the local law and markets, and able to provide very pragmatic advice.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Senior StatespeopleFrederick R Burke
    Senior StatespeopleFrederick R Burke

    Frederick R Burke

    Frederick Burke is a senior adviser based in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He is a well-known practitioner in the market with expertise spanning M&A, investments and finance transactions.

  • Band 1Yee Chung Seck
    Band 1Yee Chung Seck

    Yee Chung Seck

    Yee Chung Seck is a partner at Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. He has an impressive client base of corporates operating in various sectors, such as technology, real estate and consumer goods.
    • His commercial vision is very strong. Yee Chung is very knowledgeable and practical in finding solutions. He is also very attentive to details.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Chung is a leading M&A lawyer in Vietnam. He is very knowledgeable, commercial and is highly regarded by clients for his sensible advice on structuring Vietnam investments and exits.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Yee Chung provides top-notch client service, is responsive and consistently puts clients' needs first. His ability to provide practical solutions makes him a trusted advisor.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Chris Milliken
    Band 4Chris Milliken

    Chris Milliken

    Chris Milliken is a counsel based in Ho Chi Minh City. He regularly advises clients on acquisitions, joint ventures and corporate restructuring.
    • Chris has an in-depth understanding of the legal aspects and good commercial vision to close the gaps between transactional parties.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • His sophisticated approach, commercial awareness and ability to navigate complex transactions make him a valuable strategic advisor beyond just legal counsel.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 4Lan Phuong Nguyen
    Band 4Lan Phuong Nguyen

    Lan Phuong Nguyen

    Lan Phuong Nguyen is a partner in Baker McKenzie's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has experience advising on M&A transactions across industries such as healthcare and renewable energy.
    • Phuong is well-versed in local corporate law and is always responsive to urgent requests.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • A very competent, customer-centric and professional lawyer.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • She consistently exceeds our expectations. The general level of service she provides is exceptional, marked by professionalism, attention to detail and a proactive approach.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Ranked Individuals at Baker McKenzie (4)

Vietnam

Members

Provided by Baker McKenzie

Baker McKenzie has rankings in the following guides

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership