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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Vietnam
What the Team is Known For
Lexcomm Vietnam has a well-regarded practice in the energy and infrastructure sector, with especially strong legal knowledge in natural resources mandates. The firm's expertise includes upstream oil and gas matters and the development of coal-fired power projects. The practice often handles project financing and transactional matters relating to BOT and PPP projects. The team represents Vietnamese SOEs and domestic and international energy companies.
Strengths
Their analysis of regulatory matters in the energy sector is up-to-date, which is important in Vietnam given that the regulatory tendency frequently changes.
Power projects are complicated and involve multiple issues, which Lexcomm was able to advise on well.
Work Highlights
Lexcomm Vietnam advised Vietur Consortium on its bid for the construction of a USD1.5 billion international passenger terminal at the Long Thanh International Airport in Vietnam.
Notable practitioners
Pham Ba Linh is the managing partner of Lexcomm and is based in its Ho Chi Minh City office. He has impressive experience in a full range of energy and infrastructure projects in the country.
He is my go-to lawyer for projects in Vietnam.
His commercial industry background sets him apart.
Nguyen Viet Ha is a partner at Lexcomm's Hanoi office. He comes well recommended for his infrastructure and energy projects expertise. He regularly assists with supply agreements, project finance and M&A relating to coal-fired power plants and renewable energy.
He's very strong and highly recommended.
Nguyen Viet Ha offers high-quality advice with reasonable fees.