Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Vietnam
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Provided by VILAF
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
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.
Work Highlights
- 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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"They have very good knowledge about local regulations and can advise sponsors and lenders on how to deal with and overcome obstacles."
"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."
"They have very good knowledge about local regulations and can advise sponsors and lenders on how to deal with and overcome obstacles."
"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."
Notable Practitioners
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.
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.
"Mr. Phong made a road for success for IPP and BOT businesses based on his deep knowledge and good relationship with regulatory authorities."
"He is very experienced, with deep universal knowledge."
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.
Lam Nguyen is a partner in VILAF's Hanoi office. He advises on the financing and development of various power plants, including BOT projects.
"Mr. Lam provides us with detailed, accurate and timely advice that makes our judgements legally accurate and practically suitable."
"He has a deep understanding of the issues under discussion and provides comprehensive solutions."
Ranked Lawyers at
VILAF
Vietnam
Members
Provided by VILAF
Anh Bui Ngoc
Head of Department
Hao Nguyen
Head of Department
Clients
Provided by VILAF
BIM Power
GE Energy Financial Services, Talisman Energy
Marubeni Corporation, KEPCO, Sumitomo Corporation
Murphy Oil, K-Exim, Scatec Solar
Petronas, ENEOS Corporation
Sumitomo Corporation, ACWA Power
Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Shizen Energy
Trina Solar, B.Grimm Power Public Company
Industries
Provided by VILAF
LNG, Port/Sea-port
Traditional Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Railway, Expressway, Airport, Water and Industrial Zone