Corporate/M&A | Global

A&O Shearman has a highly regarded legal team with a focus on cross-border transactions, acting on high-value M&A, private equity and venture capital mandates. The firm is active on deals in the e-commerce, education, financial services and retail industries. The team regularly represents leading domestic and international corporates, private equity funds, insurers and financiers. The team in Vietnam works closely with other offices in its network, such as Singapore and Tokyo, in order to provide extensive regional coverage.

Baker McKenzie has a market-leading corporate law practice in Vietnam, covering acquisitions, joint ventures and foreign direct investment. The legal team acts for a broad range of domestic and international clients from numerous industries, including pharmaceuticals, technology, energy and consumer goods. The team draws on the firm's other departments to advise on related tax, real estate and employment issues involved in transactions.

Freshfields has an exceptional reputation for advising on complex M&A transactions in Vietnam, with additional expertise in corporate restructuring and investment matters. The lawyers regularly represent clients in the technology, education and banking sectors, among others. The firm is especially active for private equity investors in the Vietnamese market, as well as other international corporates. The firm also advises clients on merger clearance in Vietnam.

Nishimura & Asahi is well reputed for its proficiency in assisting major Japanese corporates with investments in Vietnam, including joint ventures and M&A. The firm aids a broad selection of clients from a wide variety of industries, including the real estate, manufacturing and renewable energy sectors. The firm is well placed to advise on issues relating to foreign investment regulations in Vietnam. The team includes Vietnamese and Japanese-qualified lawyers.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is a well-regarded law firm which combines local expertise with the support of the firm's network of offices in the region. The team regularly assists foreign clients including MNCs and regional companies with their cross-border transactions. The firm is especially adept in handling real estate, manufacturing and technology sector deals, including joint ventures and mergers.

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) is recognised for its track record of advising on acquisition, disposal, restructuring and investment transactions. The practice has particular expertise in handling the acquisitions of renewable energy projects. It also leverages the firm's wider resources to provide support on cross-border corporate matters. The team serves many corporate clients and private equity firms from its base in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hogan Lovells International offers expertise in various cross-border corporate transactions, encompassing acquisition, investment and divestment deals. The practice is especially skilled in advising on private equity transactions and notably active on fundraising and financing matters. Its client roster includes listed companies and private entities.

Mori Hamada Vietnam is highly-regarded firm headquartered in Japan with offices in Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. Its team includes both Vietnamese and Japanese qualified lawyers who are well placed to advise clients in a range of sectors, including banking, real estate, projects and energy. The firm is particularly adept at handling foreign investment, including structuring and regulatory issues.