Chambers Review
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Banking & Finance - Vietnam
What the Team is Known For
VILAF has an impressive financing group handling an array of market-leading deals for global financial institutions. The legal team is also well versed in relation to big-ticket ECM and DCM transactions, including on behalf of leading Vietnamese and international corporates. The firm is involved in a range of project, aviation and real estate financings, as well as loan restructuring and the regulatory aspects of finance transactions. The firm works with a range of international clients.
Strengths
They are very commercial with a lot of deal experience, as well as having a large team who can cope well with highly structured, intense financings.
Their insight into the sector’s regulatory framework, commercial practices, and operational dynamics has enabled them to provide well-informed, strategic guidance throughout our engagement.
Work Highlights
VILAF advised SCB X Group in the acquisition of 100% charter capital of Home Credit Vietnam from Czech investment group PPF. The acquisition was valued at around USD860 million.
Notable practitioners
Duyen Ha Vo is a safe pair of hands who provides us with efficient solutions and fast turnaround of work.
We find Hung Nguyen to be a very knowledgeable and reliable lawyer.


