Corporate/M&A

DFDL's lawyers in Vietnam are sought after by clients for M&A, joint venture and foreign investment matters. The team advises on local and regional transactions in such sectors as technology, renewable energy, manufacturing and real estate. The corporate offering is supplemented by strong tax and regulatory expertise. The Vietnam office often works in tandem with other DFDL regional offices on cross-border deals. Clients include DIF Capital Partners, Aker Horizons and Decowraps Holdings.

"They personalise their relationships, which is key. When collaborating with them, the clients are in good hands."

"I appreciate their responsiveness and understanding of issues. They are good people to work with."

DFDL advised RATCH on its participation as part of a consortium in the auction sale process, involving the disposal of 100% of Nexif Energy by Denham Capital and Nexif Energy.

Jérôme Buzenet is based in Ho Chi Minh City. He continues to be highly active on complex cross-border transactions. He handles private equity investments and strategic M&A across a range of sectors, including manufacturing and energy. "Jérôme is very personable and brings the international aspects to the work that we do together." "He provides good overlay for commerciality and translating things in terms of assessing the risk and exposure of the issues."

Hanh Tran is based in DFDL's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has significant experience in assisting foreign clients with corporate transactions in Vietnam. She represents clients across a range of sectors, including real estate and technology.

Kevin Hawkins is a partner at DFDL and based in its Ho Chi Minh City office. He advises clients on joint venture formation, acquisitions, divestments and other operational matters. He possesses particular expertise in M&A activity involving solar energy. "He is highly experienced, so we don't need to spend too much time explaining issues to him. He is solution-oriented."