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Global Vietnam Projects, Infrastructure & Energy

Focuses on the development and financing of large projects that arise in the capital intensive infrastructure and energy markets. Clients in this sector include sponsors, lenders, project originators and multilateral agencies and development banks. In the energy sector, we include advice on the development of refineries, pipelines, LNG and petrochemical terminals, power plants and wind power, waste-to-energy and hydro-wave technology. Infrastructure matters such as toll road and bridge financing; rail and light rail systems; water desalination plants as well as state sponsored programmes (PPP/PFI) such as hospitals, schools, housing and prisons. In jurisdictions that do not have a separate Project Finance section, the financing of such projects is also included in the Projects section.

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Band 1
  1. Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
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    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has a prominent local legal team in Vietnam, demonstrating impressive credentials across the power, infrastructure and natural resources sectors. The firm is well placed to advise on the development of large-scale power, mining, renewable energy and water projects, as well as BOT-financed power projects and transport infrastructure projects. The firm is also active on big-ticket transactions in the real estate sector on behalf of leading domestic and international investors, including in relation to school, office and industrial properties. Some of its key clients include JBIC, Repsol and Mekong Capital.
  2. VILAF
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    VILAF
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    VILAF has an impressive legal team, regularly entrusted by sponsors and major regional lenders on big-ticket power projects in Vietnam, as well as handling related acquisitions and joint ventures. The firm often handles renewable energy mandates, including solar and wind developments, as well as coal and LNG projects. The firm's leading real estate team acts for many of the region's largest property developers, handling high-value financings, joint ventures and M&A deals pertaining to residential, office and industrial projects. Some key clients include BNP Paribas, Shizen Energy and CapitaLand.
  3. Allen & Overy
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 1
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Band 2
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    Baker McKenzie
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked
    Baker McKenzie has a multifaceted projects and energy offering with wide-ranging legal capabilities. The firm regularly handles acquisitions and divestments in both oil and gas and renewable power, while also advising on the financing of power projects. Baker McKenzie's real estate practice encompasses a range of hospitality, industrial and residential developments, in relation to M&A, financing and leasing deals. The team acts for a range of developers, hospitality management groups and financial institutions.
  2. Watson Farley & Williams LVN
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    Watson Farley & Williams LVN
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    The lawyers at Watson Farley & Williams are well placed to handle projects work in Vietnam, especially drawing on resources from offices in Hanoi and Hong Kong. The firm possesses longstanding experience handling oil and gas matters, and also key strength in handling government mandates related to the development of large-scale power projects. The practice is highly experienced advising on BOT and PPP projects. The team is also well versed to handle renewable energy projects, especially relating to wind and solar power. The firm's client roster features Toyo Ink and Asian Development Bank.
  3. Allens
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  4. Frasers Law Company
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  5. Lexcomm Vietnam LLC
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
  6. YKVN LLC
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 2
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Band 3
  1. Hogan Lovells International LLP
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    Hogan Lovells International LLP
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked
    Hogan Lovells has a well-established international practice, able to draw on the strength of its Vietnam offices, as well as lawyers in Singapore. The practice is well versed in acting for lenders on the development and financing of Vietnamese power and infrastructure projects. The firm also advises power companies on their cross-border investments and divestments in energy projects, especially renewable energy. JBIC, wpd and French Development Agency are examples of Hogan Lovells' clients for work in Vietnam.
  2. DFDL
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3
  3. Duane Morris Vietnam LLC
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 3
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Band 4
  1. LNT & Partners
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    LNT & Partners
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    LNT & Partners has a well-regarded practice acting for clients on the acquisition of industrial, hotel and residential properties. The firm's clientele includes major Vietnamese and foreign companies operating in the real estate sector, including developers and investors. The firm is also active as local legal counsel on project development and related transactions in Vietnam, including solar, wind and LNG mandates. The practice often assists clients with dispute resolution matters in the energy sphere. Toshin Development, Dakdrinh Hydropower and Dragon Capital Private Equity feature among the firm's client roster.
  2. Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLC
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    Mayer Brown (Vietnam) LLC
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Mayer Brown is a well-established international law firm with a base in Vietnam. The team is recognised for activity in energy work, including LNG, wind and solar power project financing and development. The firm also handles water projects. Clients of the practice include Asian Development Bank and Chubu Electric.
  3. EPLegal
    Projects, Infrastructure & Energy
    2023 | Band 4