Corporate & Finance (Expertise Based Abroad) | Asia-Pacific

The legal team at Linklaters is active in representing global investment banks, regional banks and other borrowers on a variety of banking and capital markets transactions. The team is especially well known for its project financing expertise and also acts for international clients on acquisitions and joint ventures involving Vietnamese entities. Linklaters is regularly involved in energy and insurance sector transactions. Clients of Linklaters benefit from the firm's alliance with Allens, which has offices in both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Clifford Chance is a leading global legal practice regularly entrusted by prominent lenders on Vietnam-focused financings. The lawyers are particularly active on some of the market's biggest project finance deals. The firm also advises international investors on M&A transactions in Vietnam. The practice provides an integrated offering out of its international offices, including bases in Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan.

Latham & Watkins is mandated by leading international and domestic corporates on the legal aspects of M&A and joint venture deals in Vietnam. The firm is active on deals in the private equity and venture capital space. The firm handles deals in the technology, finance, manufacturing and real estate sectors. The team is also proficient in ECM and DCM transactions, including IPOs and bond issuances, on behalf of leading domestic corporates. The practice draws on extensive expertise across its offices, particularly from Singapore and Hong Kong.

Milbank is well placed to advise on a range of banking, capital markets and M&A transactions in the Vietnamese market, particularly operating from its Singapore office. The team also helps clients with investments as part of funding rounds involving Vietnamese investors, as well as private equity deals. Active across a range of sectors, including manufacturing, TMT and real estate, the firm represents clients such as Masan, ANZ and Asian Development Bank.

White & Case is a global law firm, experienced in advising a broad range of clients on M&A and banking transactions in the Vietnam market. The firm assists its international clients with investments into Vietnamese entities, as well as disposals involving assets held in Vietnam. The team also advises financial institutions and borrowers on loan financing and aviation finance. The practice also harbours an experienced international trade team.