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Corporate/M&A

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The Corporate/M&A Team of 50 lawyers has handled some of Vietnam's largest and most complex M&A and restructuring transactions. The corporate team also advises on equitization, commercial contracts, antitrust, energy, direct investment, financial institutions, funds, insurance, private equity, and life sciences. As the largest corporate team in the country, the team is also well capable of assisting multinational clients on all operational corporate matters.

VILAF has recently advised in the following high-profile deals:

  • Advised the sale by Citigroup of its Vietnam retail banking business to United Overseas Bank (Vietnam) Limited (UOBV), which is part of Citigroup’s USD3.7 billion strategic transaction with UOB covering Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand
  • Advised Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in the acquisition of 27.5% equity stake in the holding company of Mainstream, Aker Horizons ASA subsidiary involved in renewable energy, by way of share subscription valued at USD631 million
  • Advised in the strategic acquisition of De Heus Group of the entire feed business of Masan, which includes 100% ANCO and MNS Feed and 75.2% Proconco, valued at USD600 million
  • Advised L Catterton as Vietnamese law counsel in the potential merger with Carousell for a potential USD1.5 billion SPAC listing in the NYSE
  • Advised Warburg Pincus Asia LLC in the investment in JD Property Group Corporation. This financing will support JD Property’s business expansion and infrastructure management

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A - Vietnam

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What the Team is Known For

VILAF has a standout local practice in Vietnam, with an experienced team of corporate lawyers who continue to handle complex cross-border acquisitions, with a focus on inbound work. The team often advises foreign investors on high-value M&A and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as disposals. The firm is instructed by major international and domestic clients on deals in a range of sectors, including pharmaceuticals, logistics, real estate and energy.

Work Highlights

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  • VILAF advised SCB X Group on its USD860 million acquisition of 100% charter capital of Home Credit Vietnam from Czech investment group PPF.

Strengths

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VILAF is a very well-known law firm in Vietnam, and it has a very strong team. It is also very good in delivering the work.

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VILAF's proficiency in addressing intricate legal matters distinguishes it as a premier choice for clients seeking unparalleled representation.

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The team are efficient, flexible and put the client first.

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Notable Practitioners

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Phong Tran
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Phong Tran
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Phong Tran is a founding partner in VILAF's Hanoi office.He regularly represents financial investors and well-known regional and domestic corporates in their transactional mandates.

Phong has a deep knowledge with a wide network comprising government authorities, which helps a lot in a deal.

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Anh Dang
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Anh Dang
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Anh Dang is a well-regarded partner based in VILAF's Hanoi office. He assists foreign companies and private equity firms with complex M&A, as well as joint ventures.

Anh Dang is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. He leads his team in delivering products with high quality and in a timely manner.

Anh Dang is a great lawyer. I have never met anyone more hard-working than Dang.

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Duyen Ha Vo
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Duyen Ha Vo
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Duyen Ha Vo is based in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City Office. She acts for foreign and Vietnamese clients on acquisitions and has notable expertise in various sectors including energy, financial services and real estate.

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Phong Tran
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Anh Dang
Head of Corporate/M&A
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Duyen Ha Vo
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Duyen Ha Vo
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Members

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Anh Bui Ngoc

Anh Dang

Anh Dang

Head of Department

Duyen Ha Vo

Duyen Ha Vo

Head of Department

Ha H. Luu

Hao Nguyen

Hien Nguyen Truc

Ngoc Luong Trinh

Trung Vu

Tung Ngo Thanh

Clients

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B.Grimm Power Public Company, SCG, Sumitomo Corporation

ENEOS Corporation, Hoa Lam, Mondelez International

Shizen Energy, Petronas, LOGOS Group

Vingroup, Marubeni Corporation, CapitaLand

Industries

Provided by VILAF

Infrastructure Projects, Oil & Gas, Power, Chemical, Automobile, Aircraft, Sea-port, Highway, Telecommunication, Insurance, Real estate and Property

Retail and Distribution, Consumer Goods, Financial Institutions, Logistics