Ranking tables
Asia-Pacific Vietnam Corporate/M&A
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
- Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 14 Years Ranked
- VILAF 15 Years Ranked
- YKVN LLC 15 Years Ranked
- Allen & Overy
- Baker McKenzie
Band 2
Band 3
- Duane Morris Vietnam LLC 9 Years Ranked
- Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLC 14 Years Ranked
- Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers 13 Years Ranked
- APFL & Partners Legal Vietnam LLC
- Russin & Vecchi Ltd
Band 4
- Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited 3 Years Ranked
- Nishimura & Asahi 7 Years Ranked
- Tilleke & Gibbins 13 Years Ranked
- Vision & Associates 15 Years Ranked
- Lexcomm Vietnam LLC
- Venture North Law
Band 5
- Bizlink Lawyers 6 Years Ranked
- Dilinh Legal 2 Years Ranked
- ACSV Legal
- DL & Partners
Senior Statespeople
- Frederick R Burke
- Sesto E Vecchi
Star Individuals
Band 1
Band 2
Band 3
Band 4
- Christian Schaefer Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited3 Years Ranked
- Diep Hoai Nam YKVN LLC16 Years Ranked
- Diep Hoang Dilinh Legal2 Years Ranked
- Giles Cooper Allens6 Years Ranked
- Oliver Massmann, PhD Duane Morris Vietnam LLC6 Years Ranked
- Vu Thi Que Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers4 Years Ranked
- Etienne Laumonier
Band 5
Up and Coming
Associates to watch
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Freshfields Bruckhaus DeringerCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedFreshfields Bruckhaus Deringer 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. The team has advised the likes of Repsol, General Atlantic and Quadria Capital Investment Management.1 VILAFCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedVILAF has a standout local practice in Vietnam, with an experienced team of corporate lawyers who continue to handle complex cross-border acquisitions, with a focus on inbound work. The team often advises foreign investors on high-value M&A and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as disposals. The firm is instructed by major international and domestic clients on deals in a range of sectors, including technology, insurance, real estate and energy. Key clients include Credit Suisse, Shizen Malaysia and Citigroup.1 YKVN LLCCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 1 | 15 Years RankedYKVN is a prominent Vietnamese law firm with a high degree of experience in both inbound and outbound transactions. The firm's expertise covers disposals, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and joint ventures for clients ranging from multinational organisations to state-owned enterprises. The legal team is active for clients across such sectors as retail, real estate, energy and finance. The team works closely with its Singapore office to provide an international service. Some of the key clients that the practice has advised include VPBank, Bitexco Energy and Chubu Electric Power.
Band 2
2 AllensCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedAllens advises on inbound investments for prominent multinationals and private equity funds, as well as Vietnamese corporates. The lawyers handle deals in a range of sectors, including retail, technology, energy and finance, encompassing acquisitions, business expansions, FDI and joint venture deals in Vietnam, as well as venture capital deals. The team works closely with alliance partners Linklaters on complex, high-value matters. Clients include University of Sydney, Tiki and Con Cung.2 DFDLCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 13 Years RankedDFDL's lawyers in the Vietnam office are sought after by clients for M&A, joint venture and foreign investment matters. The team advises on local and regional transactions in such sectors as technology, oil and gas, renewable energy, manufacturing and real estate. The corporate offering is supplemented by strong tax and regulatory expertise. The Vietnam office often works in tandem with other DFDL regional offices on cross-border deals. Clients include MSD Partners and Azelis.2 Frasers Law CompanyCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedFrasers Law Company has an experienced team of corporate lawyers in Vietnam, regularly engaged by leading local and international corporations. The firm regularly advises on competition law, corporate governance, acquisitions, divestments, foreign investment structures and restructuring. The team works for a diverse spread of international and local clients in the logistics, energy, infrastructure and technology sectors. Sojitz, Timo and VinaCapital feature on the firm's client roster.2 LNT & PartnersCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 2 | 11 Years RankedLNT & Partners is a well-respected Vietnamese law firm with a wide-ranging corporate offering. The firm regularly acts for clients on cross-border deals in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, real estate, energy and technology, with additional expertise in employment and competition matters. The practice is well placed to handle cross-border transactions. General Electric, Dragon Capital Private Equity and FinAccel are examples of clients advised by LNT & Partners.
Band 3
3 Duane Morris Vietnam LLCCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 9 Years RankedDuane Morris Vietnam has a respected legal practice which especially advises foreign companies on market entry, M&A and corporate restructuring. Clients include local and South-East Asian investors into Vietnam, as well as global corporates. The firm regularly acts for businesses in the real estate, education, technology and healthcare industries. Clients include GawNP Capital, Saint-Gobain and APU Educational Company.3 Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLCCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedMayer Brown has a solid Vietnam bench featuring internationally and locally qualified lawyers, especially active on deals across various jurisdictions in South-East and South Asia. The team handles a mixture of acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures and fund-raisings. The client base includes significant energy sector companies and financial institutions. The team additionally has a strong regulatory practice, and is known for advising global clients on Vietnam compliance issues. The practice counts Chubu Electric Power, Brawn Capital Management and SEKO Logistics among its clientele.3 Rajah & Tann LCT LawyersCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 3 | 13 Years RankedRajah & 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.
Band 4
4 Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company LimitedCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 3 Years RankedAsia Counsel Vietnam's corporate law department is noted for its familiarity with a range of transactional mandates, regularly advising clients on their acquisitions, investments and fund-raisings. Asia Counsel advises a range of clients including international companies, private equity houses and startups.4 Nishimura & AsahiCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 7 Years RankedNishimura & 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. Examples of clients include Marubeni, Hitachi Sustainable Energy and JFE Engineering.4 Tilleke & GibbinsCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 13 Years RankedTilleke & Gibbins' accomplished group of corporate lawyers assists international clients with investments in Vietnam through M&A, joint ventures and corporate formation. The firm provides extensive expertise in corporate and regulatory matters pertaining to the pharmaceutical sector. The team also advises on a range of M&A-related labour matters, as well as in relation to franchising in Vietnam. The department is often engaged on the Vietnam elements of global M&A deals. Clients include Align, FMC and Merck Sharp & Dohme.4 Vision & AssociatesCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 4 | 15 Years RankedVision & Associates has a skilled team of lawyers, which regularly advises foreign companies on corporate matters related to their operations in Vietnam. The firm continues to be especially active advising asset managers and private equity funds with targets in the country. The practice is also skilled in acting on a range of compliance, regulatory and labour issues. The team often advises leading global clients in the energy, insurance and technology sectors. Some of its key clients include Bibomart TM, TotalEnergies and Marsh McLennan.
Band 5
5 Bizlink LawyersCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 6 Years RankedBizlink Lawyers is a Vietnamese law firm with offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. The firms houses a respected corporate practice that regularly advises multinational corporations as well as domestic corporates. The department has expertise in the real estate and automotive sectors, as well as the technology, hospitality and manufacturing spaces. The team handles corporate restructuring, joint venture and foreign investment mandates. Westlake View Real Estate and Rorze Robotech Company are clients.5 Dilinh LegalCorporate/M&A2023 | Band 5 | 2 Years RankedDilinh Legal is based in Ho Chi Minh City and is well reputed among clients for advising on corporate law matters. The firm regularly assists companies and funds with M&A, corporate restructuring and due diligence in Vietnam. The team provides advice to both international and local clients from a range of sectors. Some of Dilinh Legal's key clients include Berjayapak Vietnam, Fram Ventures and Viet Brand Invest.