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Kinstellar Southeast Asia

Corporate/M&A

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


Kinstellar Southeast Asia

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About

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Asia Counsel is a fully independent law firm and frequently works both as lead and Vietnam local counsel with many leading international UK, US, European, Japanese, Chinese and other Asia-Pacific law firms.


Our partners are a seasoned lawyers in Vietnam with extensive experience working with investors in Vietnam. All of our partners and senior lawyers have impeccable top-tier international law firm pedigree.


In our M&A and Energy practice groups, our team frequently acts for many high-profile investors, such as ADB, Morgan Stanley, Warburg Pincus, CVC Capital Partners, VinaCapital, Sojitz Corporation, Sumitomo Corporation, TotalEnergies, Constant Energy, SkyX Solar, The Blue Circle, Clime Capital Management, and many others.



Clients (10)

  • LEGO A/S
  • Jungle Ventures
  • Nike
  • EA Sports
  • Vietjet Air
  • Baywa
  • Sojitz Corporation
  • Vinacapital
  • Hilton hotels
  • Sembcorp

Industries (6)

  • Energy
  • Healthcare
  • Industrial and Manufacturing
  • Banking and Financial services
  • Technology
  • Consumer goods and services

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Vietnam

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

Asia Counsel Vietnam's corporate law department is noted for its familiarity with a range of transactional mandates, regularly advising clients on their acquisitions, investments and fundraisings. The firm is often active on deals in the technology and renewable energy sectors. Asia Counsel Vietnam advises a range of clients including international companies, private equity houses and startups.

Work Highlights

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  • Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company acted for the Asia Clean Energy Fund II, managed by Clime Capital, on its USD10 million preferential equity investment in Nami Solar.

Strengths

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  • Their advice is practical and well in line with the market. They are also active problem solvers and seek out solutions for their clients.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • AC are hungry, nimble and talented. You get to the source of the issue with excellent lawyers on a dedicated team.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • They have excellent attention to detail and subject matter expertise.

    Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Justin Gisz
    Band 2Justin Gisz

    Justin Gisz

    Justin Gisz is a partner at Asia Counsel Vietnam. He is well regarded in the market and regularly handles acquisitions, divestments and fundraising.

    • Justin is highly experienced yet still very friendly and supportive. He demonstrated great skills when navigating negotiations with counterparties.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • A great partner to work with. He offers a great client service with strong commercial acumen.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Justin is always very responsive and flexible. He understands the client's needs and suggests legal solutions that consider the commercial angle to get the deal moving forward.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Minh Duong
    Band 3Minh Duong

    Minh Duong

    Minh Duong is the managing partner of Asia Counsel Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City. He is often active on corporate transactions in the technology, finance and education sectors.
    • Minh is a great partner to work with. He has the knack for complex matters, mostly from his years of experience, and a strong commercial mindset.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • He is really responsive, practical and commercial. Exactly what you need on a complex deal.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Minh is very experienced and has deep industry knowledge.

      Corporate/M&A respondentAsia-Pacific

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Vietnam

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