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Banking & Finance - Vietnam

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

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.

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  • Freshfields advised Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation on its strategic investment in Vietnam Prosperity Joint Stock Commercial Bank to acquire a 15% stake for the equivalent of USD1.5 billion.

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  • Bui Thanh Tien
    Bui Thanh Tien

    Bui Thanh Tien

    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.
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