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VILAF

Real Estate

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Vietnam


VILAF

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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

Clients (8)

  • Marubeni Corporation, KEPCO, Sumitomo Corporation
  • Sumitomo Corporation, ACWA Power
  • GE Energy Financial Services, Talisman Energy
  • Petronas, ENEOS Corporation
  • Murphy Oil, K-Exim, Scatec Solar
  • Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Shizen Energy
  • Trina Solar, B.Grimm Power Public Company
  • BIM Power

Industries (2)

  • Traditional Power, Renewable Energy, Oil & Gas, Railway, Expressway, Airport, Water and Industrial Zone
  • LNG, Port/Sea-port

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Vietnam

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

VILAF fields an impressive legal team, regularly entrusted by sponsors and major regional lenders on significant power projects in Vietnam, as well as handling related acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm often works on 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

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  • VILAF advised the sponsor and project company on the financing and development of the 2 x 660MW Van Phong 1 Thermal Power Plant.

  • VILAF advised Union Bank Of Taiwan as the facility agent on the provision of USD100 million facilities to Cityland Investment Company.

Strengths

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  • We are always supported by their broad and deep legal team with partner, counsel and associate all having a good reputation in the market.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • VILAF's team provide us with not just legal views, but also practical solutions which show their commercial understanding of this industry.

    Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Hien Truc Nguyen
    Band 1Hien Truc Nguyen

    Hien Truc Nguyen

    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.
    • She is a wise partner.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 1Phong Tran
    Band 1Phong Tran

    Phong Tran

    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's a super great partner.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 2Lam Nguyen
    Band 2Lam Nguyen

    Lam Nguyen

    Lam Nguyen is a partner in VILAF's Hanoi office. He advises on the financing and development of various power plants, including BOT projects.

    • Lam Nguyen has experience in project financing, development and requirements, so is able to provide us with comprehensive advice. The turnaround is very fast and we are very satisfied.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
    • Lam is good at understanding the relationship between the hierarchy of legislation in Vietnam and the wider legislative and policy making process.

      Real Estate respondentAsia-Pacific
  • Band 3Duyen Ha Vo
    Band 3Duyen Ha Vo

    Duyen Ha Vo

    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.

Ranked Individuals at VILAF (4)

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