VILAF, Projects, Infrastructure & Energy | Chambers Asia-Pacific Profile

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The Projects, Infrastructure, and Energy team of 27 lawyers has advised on some of the most complex energy and infrastructure projects, including projects that were the first of their kind in Vietnam. VILAF has advised lenders, sponsors, and buyers in relation to BOT power projects, BOT, and BOO water projects, PPP projects, independent power plants, expressway projects, metro line project, and port projects.

Most recent work highlights include:

Advised in LNG projects in Vietnam such as Omon II Gas Fired Power Project, Son My Terminal and Son My 2 BOT LNG to power projects, a LNG project in Ninh Thuan, etc.
Advised international lenders/sponsors in series of BOT Power Project such as Phu My 2.2, Nghi Son 2, Nam Dinh 1, Mong Duong 2, Van Phong 1, Vung Ang 2, Vinh Tan 1, Vinh Tan 3, Duyen Hai 2, among others
Advised in many renewable projects developed/invested by GE Renewable Energy, Scatec Solar, B.Grimm Power, J-Power, Super Energy, BIM Group, Shizen Energy, EGP Green Power, etc.
Advised SCG Chemicals in the acquisition of equity interests from Qatar Petroleum International and PetroVietnam and in the financing arrangement afterward for the US$5.7B Long Son Petrochemical Complex Project
Advised IFC in the implementation of a PPP-based human capital center project
Advised a Korean investor in the HCMC Metro 5-2 and Vietnam-Danang LRT Project

Chambers Review

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Projects, Infrastructure & Energy - Vietnam

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

VILAF has an impressive legal team, regularly entrusted by sponsors and major regional lenders on big-ticket power projects in Vietnam, as well as handling related acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm often handles renewable energy mandates, including solar and wind developments, as well as coal and LNG projects. The firm's leading real estate team acts for many of the region's largest property developers, handling high-value financings, joint ventures and M&A deals pertaining to residential, office and industrial projects.

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Work Highlights

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VILAF advised Sycamore on its USD562 million acquisition of the Thanh Thanh Binh Duong housing urban area complex in Binh Duong province.
VILAF advised Long Son Petrochemicals on various legal matters in the development and construction process of a USD5.4 billion petrochemicals project in Vietnam.

Strengths

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VILAF has both the strength of deep knowledge of regulations and practical know-how. It has a track record for international businesses in Vietnam and provide suitable advice.

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They have very good knowledge about local regulations and can advise sponsors and lenders on how to deal with and overcome obstacles.

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VILAF has both the strength of deep knowledge of regulations and practical know-how. It has a track record for international businesses in Vietnam and provide suitable advice.

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They have very good knowledge about local regulations and can advise sponsors and lenders on how to deal with and overcome obstacles.

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Notable Practitioners

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Hien Truc Nguyen

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Hien Truc Nguyen is a partner based in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City office. She has an impressive client base of real estate developers whom she advises on project development.

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Phong Tran

Head of Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

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Phong Tran is a founding partner at VILAF, based in its Hanoi office. He is a highly respected projects lawyer who is widely recognised as a specialist in infrastructure and power project financing and acquisitions.

He is very experienced, with deep universal knowledge.

Mr. Phong made a road for success for IPP and BOT businesses based on his deep knowledge and good relationship with regulatory authorities.

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Duyen Ha Vo

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Duyen Ha Vo is a partner and chairperson in VILAF's Ho Chi Minh City office. She is frequently sought to advise lenders and project companies on major energy projects in the region.

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