Banking & Finance
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
Band 2
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Provided by Freshfields
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Chambers Review
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer houses a respected banking practice in Vietnam that operates across a range of project and acquisition finance deals, as well as restructuring mandates. The lawyers have additional strength in capital markets, acting as counsel for numerous international investment banks on securities and equity and debt mandates. The team is frequently mandated on banking M&A and equitisation deals involving global financial institutions.
Work Highlights
- Freshfield Bruckhaus Deringer advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on its strategic USD1.5 billion 15% equity investment in Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank via private placement.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Freshfields was a very effective legal advisor in our transaction thanks to its good understanding of our investment objectives."
"We normally seek out a second opinion from Freshfields' team, even when they are not our advisors, since the team has an in-depth understanding of the market."
"Freshfields was a very effective legal advisor in our transaction thanks to its good understanding of our investment objectives."
"We normally seek out a second opinion from Freshfields' team, even when they are not our advisors, since the team has an in-depth understanding of the market."
Notable Practitioners
Bui Thanh Tien is a partner in Ho Chi Minh City and is an expert on project finance, banking M&A and financial regulations. He regularly represents both lenders and borrowers.
"He is very calm, measured and clearly knowledgeable."