Kinstellar Southeast Asia
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Kinstellar Southeast Asia combines deep local insight with an international perspective to support clients on complex domestic and cross-border matters. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, our team of 30+ lawyers — including three partners — advises multinationals, investment funds, financial institutions and leading Vietnamese businesses. Core strengths include M&A, banking and finance, energy and infrastructure, private equity, real estate, employment and technology.
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Our partners are seasoned lawyers in Vietnam with extensive experience working with investors across a broad range of sectors. We have advised globally recognised entities including ADB, Morgan Stanley, Warburg Pincus, and CVC Capital Partners, renowned corporates such as LEGO, Sojitz Corporation, and Sumitomo Corporation, as well as large Vietnamese companies and startups, bringing the same level of dedication, commercial mindset, and technical expertise to every mandate.
Notable work
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Sojitz Corporation – Acquisition of Long Duc Industrial Park
Advised Sojitz on acquisition of majority equity in Long Duc Investment Company Limited.
Timo – Share Swap with Kredivo Group
Company counsel to Timo in a complex share swap with Kredivo Group involving ~20 stakeholders and 10 entities.
Marico – Acquisition of 75% Equity in Skinetiq
Advised Skinetiq on Marico's 75% acquisition, involving complex earn-out and valuation mechanics.
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Vietnam - Head office
Ho Chi Minh City
Level 9, Deutsches Haus, 33 Le Duan Boulevard Ben Nghe Ward, District 1 , Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City
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Vietnam's digital landscape is rapidly evolving, fueled by economic growth and rising internet use. The new Law on Telecommunications, effective July 1, 2024, significantly impacts data center investments. This guide examines foreign investment, existing laws, and proposals affecting data centers an
Introducing our Q2 2024 Bulletin on Vietnam's energy sector. Explore insights into regulatory changes, including direct power purchase agreements, PDP VIII plans, the National Comprehensive Energy Plan, draft laws on electricity, rooftop solar, offshore wind, LNG-to-power, and pricing mechanisms.
New Regulation on Offshore Loans
On 30th June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN, replacing rules on offshore loans without guarantee. Effective 15th August, it introduced changes impacting non-bank borrowers obtaining overseas loans.
Renewable Energy Update - PDP 8
Vietnam has ambitious targets to significantly increase its use of renewables over the next few decades. The country has set bold targets under its new National Power Development Master Plan to transition towards renewable sources, aiming for 30-39% by 2030 and up to 71% by 2050.
Manufacturing in Vietnam _Legal Guide
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a global hub for manufacturing and industrial production, with its fast-growing manufacturing sector accounting for over 24% of GDP in 2021. Major international brands have set up factories in Vietnam to benefit from its low costs, trade agreements, and strategic location
Vietnam's digital landscape is rapidly evolving, fueled by economic growth and rising internet use. The new Law on Telecommunications, effective July 1, 2024, significantly impacts data center investments. This guide examines foreign investment, existing laws, and proposals affecting data centers an
Introducing our Q2 2024 Bulletin on Vietnam's energy sector. Explore insights into regulatory changes, including direct power purchase agreements, PDP VIII plans, the National Comprehensive Energy Plan, draft laws on electricity, rooftop solar, offshore wind, LNG-to-power, and pricing mechanisms.
New Regulation on Offshore Loans
On 30th June 2023, the State Bank of Vietnam issued Circular 08/2023/TT-NHNN, replacing rules on offshore loans without guarantee. Effective 15th August, it introduced changes impacting non-bank borrowers obtaining overseas loans.
Renewable Energy Update - PDP 8
Vietnam has ambitious targets to significantly increase its use of renewables over the next few decades. The country has set bold targets under its new National Power Development Master Plan to transition towards renewable sources, aiming for 30-39% by 2030 and up to 71% by 2050.
Manufacturing in Vietnam _Legal Guide
Vietnam is rapidly becoming a global hub for manufacturing and industrial production, with its fast-growing manufacturing sector accounting for over 24% of GDP in 2021. Major international brands have set up factories in Vietnam to benefit from its low costs, trade agreements, and strategic location
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