VILAF assists multinational clients on all operational corporate matters, as well as large and complex cross-border M&A deals across a wide range of industries. The group has particular expertise in matters involving private placement, energy and infrastructure, banking, real estate and construction. The group is co-headed by Duyen Ha Vo in Ho Chi Minh City, who is an expert in a wide range of corporate work and transactions, and Anh Dang in Hanoi, who is a key contact for matters involving finance, corporate, energy and infrastructure. Also in Hanoi, Phong Tran focuses on private equity and M&A, and is also an expert in the energy and aviation sectors, Ngoc Anh Bui is particularly skilled in cross-border matters, and Lam Nguyen specialises in energy and infrastructure matters, M&A and capital markets. The team in Ho Chi Minh City includes Hao Nguyen, who is knowledgeable in capital markets, M&A, oil and gas, renewable energy and real estate mandates, as well as Ngoc Luong Trinh and Tung Nguyen.

Praised for its ‘unparalleled expertise and deep understanding of the Vietnamese market’, the corporate and M&A group at YKVN regularly advises clients on issues such as privatisation, public and private M&A, private equity transactions, disposals, corporate restructurings, joint ventures and takeovers. The group is especially experienced advising on cross-border mandates, and focuses on key industries such as consumer finance, retail, e-commerce and feed industry and energy. Practice head Truong Nhat Quang in Ho Chi Minh City advises a broad range of clients on all aspects of transactions and corporate issues. The group in Ho Chi Minh City also includes Eli Mazur, who is a key contact for multinational companies and an expert in the life sciences, Hai Nguyen Van, who specialises corporate and M&A transactions, and Nguyen Thu Hang, who advises foreign and Vietnamese investors on the purchase and sale of shares in listed and unlisted companies. Other key members of the corporate and M&A group are Hanoi-based Duong Thu Ha and Vu Dzung in Ho Chi Minh City.

Described as a ‘small yet elite group of legal counsel’, Allens has a strong corporate team that advises a range of international investors across sectors on complex, cross-border M&A. The team also acts for leading Vietnamese companies and start-ups on fundraising and strategic M&A. The group is jointly led by Ho Chi Minh City-based Linh Bui, who has extensive experience advising international clients on M&A, and Ngoc Anh Tran, who specialises in structured transactions, and Giles Cooper in Hanoi, who is an expert in major M&A projects with a strong focus in the power and energy sectors. The group also includes Ha Nguyen and Hien Nguyen, who are both key contacts for cross-border M&A.

With particular skill advising on cross-border mandates, Baker McKenzie in Ho Chi Minh City focuses on large scale public and private M&A. The group has broad knowledge and ‘diversified experience’ in matters such as regulatory and licensing, foreign direct investment and private equity transactions, and advises across a wide range of sectors such as energy and infrastructure, real estate, manufacturing and healthcare. The practice is led by Yee Chung Seck, who advises on a diverse range of investments and M&A, as well as on commercial contracts and regulatory compliance, and Lan Phuong Nguyen, who is praised as ‘an excellent lawyer’. The group also includes Thi Thanh Le, who focuses on M&A and foreign direct investment into Vietnam, and Tran Yen Trang Phan, who handles a range of commercial, global business and corporate matters. Chi Hoang Yen Ngo is another key figure in the team.

Representing foreign companies establishing themselves in Vietnam, Duane Morris Vietnam LLC has a sought-after group specialising in corporate work, with extensive expertise in matters including M&A, private equity, and banking and finance, as well as related areas such as project finance, energy and infrastructure. The team is co-headed by Nguyen Thi Lang in Ho Chi Minh City, who represents multinational, foreign and local companies on all aspects of corporate and commercial work, with emphasis on M&A, inward investment, commercial, real estate and infrastructure projects, and Oliver Massmann in Hanoi, who is an expert in corporate international taxation and power and water projects. Hoang Minh Duc in Hanoi, who focuses on corporate, M&A, start-ups and venture capital, and real estate law, is another key lawyer.

With extensive experience assisting clients in relation to their investments in Vietnam, Frasers Law Company in Ho Chi Minh City advise local and international corporations across industries on a broad range of corporate mandates, including public company and private equity matters, acquisitions, divestments and related financing agreements, capitalisations, entity establishment, securities and governance matters, as well as restructuring transactions. The group is co-led by ‘top notch international lawyer’ Mark Fraser, who specialises in corporate matters and M&A, and Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram, who has extensive experience in transactional advisory work, with focus on the banking and finance mandates and infrastructure-related project financing. Duong Thi Mai Huong is also a key contact for transactional matters.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers advises on transactions and general corporate matters across a broad range of industries, and has unique capabilities in real estate transactions. The group is also highly capable advising on cross-border M&A deals. Practice head Vu Thi Que is seasoned in regulatory advisory work and M&A, and is particularly sought after for her real estate and renewable energy capabilities, while Logan Leung advises multinationals, start-ups and private equity investors on a broad range of transactional and corporate advisory matters. Nguyen Dinh Nha is also experienced in M&A and general corporate compliance mandates, and Huynh Thi Thu Thuy regularly advises on cross-border investments, M&A and other corporate transactions. Cao Dang Duy and Trinh Minh Duc are also key corporate lawyers in the group.

Tilleke & Gibbins advises on all aspects of starting and operating a business in Vietnam, and is especially well versed in market entry advice, corporate formation and licensing mandates, and M&A. The group also has industry-specific knowledge in labour, franchising, life sciences and data privacy. Key figures in the team include Kien Trung Trinh in Hanoi, who is a seasoned corporate lawyer advising across multiple sectors, and, all based in Ho Chi Minh City, M&A expert Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, Gia Long Nguyen, who focuses on M&A in the real estate and hospitality sectors, and Chuyen Hong Huu Le, who specialises in matters arising out of the pharmaceutical industry.

ACSV Legal houses an expert group, handling corporate, M&A and foreign direct investment mandates. The group has extensive experience in cross-border M&A and is particularly well placed to assist on matters in the education, healthcare and hospitality sectors. Leading the group, Thang Nguyen is highly knowledgeable in foreign direct investments, joint ventures, business restructuring and exit mechanisms. Mark Oakley, who advises a range of international businesses on foreign direct investments, is another key figure.

Bizlink Lawyers assists a broad range of clients on both domestic and cross-border M&A and other corporate matters, and is especially experienced in the real estate and construction industries. Do Trong Hai, who splits his time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, advises foreign investors on a variety of transactions and projects. The group in Ho Chi Minh City includes Nguyen The Vinh, who regularly assists international corporations, foreign investors and local enterprises on M&A, and Le Thi Hong Van. In Hanoi, other key figures include Nguyen Duc Manh, who focuses on foreign investments, and Tran Thi Ngan.

DFDL Legal & Tax houses a well established corporate practice that regularly advises local and international clients on M&A, joint ventures and foreign investments. The group has particular expertise in the TMT, manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas and renewables sectors. In Ho Chi Minh City, practice head Jérôme Buzenet focuses on M&A, private equity and restructuring, and Martin Desautels is an expert in corporate and M&A. Other key figures in the corporate team include Hanh Tran and Kevin Hawkins, both of whom are based in Ho Chi Minh City, and Thang Huynh in Hanoi.

Hogan Lovells International LLP is praised for its ‘unparalleled’ expertise in corporate law, and is especially well placed to advise foreign and Vietnamese clients on the structuring and execution of cross-border M&A. The group is led by Gaston Fernandez in Hanoi, who regularly assists a diverse range of clients on corporate and project development matters, and who is also knowledgeable in cross-border financing, including corporate and sovereign financing and restructuring. Another key lawyer in Hanoi, Duong Pham specialises in banking and finance and corporate matters, and is highly skilled advising on energy and infrastructure projects.

With particular expertise in multi-jurisdictional transactions, Lexcomm Vietnam LLC advises on a range of corporate matters and M&A, with unique capabilities in the energy sector. Key figures in Hanoi include the ‘excellent negotiator’ Nguyen Viet Ha, who specialises in corporate work arising out of the IT, media and telecoms industries, and Nguyen Hong Hai, who an expert in M&A, cross-border investments and general corporate matters. In Ho Chi Minh City, Luong Van Trung is highly experienced in foreign direct investments, securities and capital transactions, project financing and corporate and commercial matters.

Counting multinational corporations and private equity funds among its key roster of clients, LNT & Partners has expertise in all aspects of corporate matters and M&A, and is ‘well-versed in cross-border transactions’, particularly in sectors such as manufacturing, energy, transport, financial services and e-commerce. All based in Ho Chi Minh City, notable figures in the team include Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen, who leads the corporate practice and is experienced in high-profile mergers and foreign investment deals, Bui Ngoc Hong, who is an expert in M&A, and corporate specialist Nguyen Anh Tuan. Le Net in Hanoi is also a key contact for transactions.

Led by David Harrison, who focuses on cross-border M&A, the team at Mayer Brown in Ho Chi Minh City advises international and Vietnamese clients on the full spectrum of M&A and corporate transactions.

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) advises on a range corporate and M&A transactions, and has considerable experience in cross-border deals. Practice head Oh Hsiu-Hau specialises in M&A, joint ventures and private equity transactions. Other key figures include Phan Vinh Nhan, who focuses on M&A and corporate matters, as well as private equity, banking and finance and capital markets work, Tran Thi Phuong Thao, who has experience in the real estate sector, and Tran Ngoc Hoang Phuong.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Dilinh Legal has extensive experience advising on all aspects of corporate matters and M&A for a broad range of clients. Praised for their capability to ‘resolve complex matters’, the corporate group is co-led by seasoned arbitrator Michael Lee and Diep Hoang. Trang Nguyen is another key contact for M&A.

DIMAC has a seasoned corporate and M&A practice, advising a broad range of local and multinational clients across various industries. Key figures in the team include Pham Quoc Tuan, who is a sought-after lawyer by international clients, Nguyen Danh Cong, who is experienced in investments, M&A, real estate, corporate and finance mandates, and corporate specialist Than Trong Ly, all of whom are based in Ho Chi Minh City. Le Thanh Tung in Hanoi advises on corporate, M&A and foreign direct investment matters.

DNA Vietnam LLC advises both buy-side and sell-side clients on corporate transactions, and has strong capabilities in related areas such as corporate governance, compliance, commercial contract reviews and employment matters. The group is co-led by Dang Chi Lieu, who is praised for his ‘profound knowledge as an experienced lawyer and exceptional problem-solving skills’, and Dang Thanh Son, who specialises in corporate and licensing matters. Both named practitioners are based in Hanoi.

Largely based in Ho Chi Minh City, KPMG Law in Vietnam regularly advises multinational corporations, private equity houses and financial institutions a broad range of corporate and M&A transactions, and is particularly well versed in the real estate, consumer, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, tech, media and telecoms industries. All seasoned M&A practitioners, key figures in the team include Richard Stapley-Oh, Ngoc Thi Thanh Bui, Hoa Thanh Nguyen, Geraldine Oh and Hanoi-based Nguyen Mai Phuong.

Advising Japanese investors seeking to acquire shares in Vietnamese companies or establish themselves in Vietnam, Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu advises on a range corporate mandates and M&A. The practice is co-headed by Motohisa Nakagawa in Ho Chi Minh City and Keigo Sawayama in Hanoi, who are both corporate and M&A specialists with extensive experience advising on transactions.

Overseen by Hikaru Oguchi in Tokyo, the team at Nishimura & Asahi advises multinational and Vietnamese corporations on a variety of cross-border M&A across multiple industries, including banking and finance, real estate, energy, manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, TMT and logistics. Other key contacts for corporate matters include Vu Le Bang and Ha Hoang Loc in Ho Chi Minh City, and Akira Hiramatsu in Hanoi.

Venture North Law Limited advises a broad range of national and international clients across various industries on corporate matters and M&A, and has extensive experience in handling mandates involving divestitures, joint ventures and other strategic transactions. The group also has reputable capabilities in the real estate sector. The practice is co-led by Vu Nguyen and Thuy Hoang in Hanoi.