Projects, Infrastructure & Energy (Expertise Based Abroad) | Asia-Pacific

A&O Shearman boasts a well-respected projects practice highlighted for its representation of international lenders involved in financing major Vietnamese projects. The firm is especially known for power and oil and gas developments, as well as renewable energy, and is active on complex BOT financings. The legal team is also popular as transactional counsel in the real estate market, demonstrating experience on acquisitions, joint ventures and financing. The department's clientele in this space includes leading ECAs, property developers and financiers.

Clifford Chance leverages top-drawer projects expertise from its global network, especially lawyers in Singapore and Tokyo, to advise on major developments in Vietnam, particularly in the power sector. The firm has a wealth of experience acting on both sponsor and lender-side mandates in project finance for international clients. The practice is especially well versed in matters relating to oil and gas, petrochemicals and renewable energy. The team also demonstrates experience advising on M&A within the energy sector.

Herbert Smith Freehills brings to bear its notable experience in energy and infrastructure in Vietnam, drawing on expertise from its Singapore, Hong Kong and Mainland China offices. The firm is very well-versed in providing the full range of transactional and investment services related to renewable power and the oil and gas industry. It also has a wide breadth of knowledge of the infrastructure sector, particularly in regards to transport and utilities matters. Clients include project companies, oil and gas producers, SOEs and trading companies, among many others. The firm has expertise in international arbitration related to Vietnamese projects.

Linklaters is a global law firm with a robust Vietnam-focused projects offering, working from bases in Bangkok, Hong Kong and Beijing, as well as further afield. Key strengths of the firm include expertise in project financing, acquisitions and development in the infrastructure and energy sectors, including thermal, wind, solar and coal power. The team is well-versed in handling BOT projects in Vietnam. The firm works closely with its local alliance partner, Allens, to ensure a comprehensive service on cross-border matters. Linklaters regularly acts for private multinationals and investment institutions as sponsors and project owners.