Banking & Finance - Vietnam
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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 based in Ho Chi Minh City and focuses her practice on the financing of acquisitions, projects and asset purchases. She acts for a range of international and domestic banks and corporates.
Duyen Ha Vo is a safe pair of hands who provides us with efficient solutions and fast turnaround of work.
Hung Nguyen is a partner in VILAF's Hanoi office. He is best known for his expertise in acquisition, real estate and project finance.
We find Hung Nguyen to be a very knowledgeable and reliable lawyer.
Phong Tran is VILAF's founding partner, based in its Hanoi office. He advises major Vietnamese corporates and banks on equity and debt issuances. He acts for both domestic and international clients, including listings on the SGX.
