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Global Vietnam Banking & Finance

The Global-Wide Banking & Finance section of Chambers research is a recognition of the firms adept at advising on various elements of a broad range of cross-border banking transactions, which includes advice to both borrower and lender clients. The following topics are included:

  • Acquisition finance: Transactions involving arranging finance for acquisitions acting for either the lender or the borrower.
  • General bank lending: Syndicated lending, structured finance, leveraged finance.
  • Project finance: Financing of infrastructure and industrial projects. Often arranged on a non-recourse loan basis. See also equipment finance and leasing.
  • Refinancing: The refinancing and restructuring of existing loans and debtor-in-possession financing is also included.

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Band 1
  1. Allen & Overy
    Allen & Overy
  2. VILAF
    VILAF
  3. YKVN LLC
3
Band 3
  1. LNT & Partners
    LNT & Partners
  2. Allens
  3. Frasers Law Company
  4. KPMG Law Vietnam
4
Band 4
  1. Watson Farley & Williams LVN
    Watson Farley & Williams LVN
  2. Bizlink Lawyers
  3. Lexcomm Vietnam LLC
  4. Vision & Associates

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Band 1
  1. Allen & Overy
    1
    Allen & Overy
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    Allen & Overy is a market leader in Vietnam with a well-regarded legal team servicing numerous international and local clients. The team is especially well known for its adept handling of cross-border corporate, trade and project finance. The firm regularly advises on the range of capital market products, covering both debt and equity offerings in addition to hybrid convertible loans. Further legal capabilities of the firm cover cutting-edge international and domestic bond issuances as well as a range of loan restructuring deals and aviation finance.
  2. VILAF
    1
    VILAF
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1 |
    VILAF has an impressive financing group handling an array of market-leading deals for global financial institutions. The legal team is also well versed in relation to big-ticket ECM and DCM transactions, including on behalf of leading Vietnamese and international corporates. The firm is involved in a range of project, aviation and real estate financings, as well as banking M&A and restructurings. VILAF is also adept at handling the regulatory aspects of finance transactions and works with a range of international clients, including Apple Bank, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank and Grab Holdings.
  3. YKVN LLC
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
  1. 2
    Baker McKenzie
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Baker McKenzie is highly respected for its handling of cross-border legal matters involving major local and international banks and corporates in Vietnam. The team in Vietnam is skilled at advising on various financial services regulations, as well as handling syndicated lending and refinancing. The department is also active on a significant number of capital markets deals, including share acquisitions and private placements.
  2. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    2
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer houses a respected banking practice in Vietnam, operating across a range of project and acquisition finance deals, as well as restructuring mandates. The lawyers have additional strength in capital markets, acting as counsel for numerous international investment banks on securities and equity and debt mandates. The team is frequently mandated on banking M&A and equitisation deals involving global financial institutions. Clients include General Atlantic and PayPal.
  3. Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLC
    2
    Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLC
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 2 |
    Mayer Brown's lawyers in Vietnam advise domestic, international and development banks on large banking and finance transactions, frequently assisting with the arrangement of credit facilities. The department is also well thought of for its work in project finance and banking M&A. The team is capable of handling a cross-section of capital markets transactions, particularly in relation to bond issuances.
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Band 3
  1. LNT & Partners
    3
    LNT & Partners
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3 |
    LNT & Partners is recognised in Vietnam's legal market for its financial services practice, providing solid advice on local and cross-border project finance, as well as general banking facilities. The team is known for being especially active for well-known domestic clients such as banks and other financial institutions, as well as corporates. Also, the department provides expertise in e-commerce and financial services regulatory matters. Bio-Invest, FinAccel and Chrysaor Holdings feature among the firm's clientele.
  2. Allens
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
  3. Frasers Law Company
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
  4. KPMG Law Vietnam
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. Watson Farley & Williams LVN
    4
    Watson Farley & Williams LVN
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4 |
    Watson Farley & Williams has a notable Vietnam banking practice led out of its Hanoi office. The team is able to leverage its international network to advise international clients on large value project financing mandates. The team also advises on term loan and export finance facilities, as well as fintech matters. Cathay United Bank and Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are clients of the firm.
  2. Bizlink Lawyers
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  3. Lexcomm Vietnam LLC
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4
  4. Vision & Associates
    Banking & Finance
    2023 | Band 4