A&O Shearman advises several domestic and international clients on both public and private M&A, complex joint ventures, and bancassurance, as well as general commercial, antitrust, and corporate governance matters. The firm is particularly adept at cross-border transactions and demonstrates expertise across multiple sectors, including consumer goods, financial services, fintech, insurance, real estate, energy, and technology. The practice is led by Tina LeDinh, who divides her time between Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, and is experienced in advising foreign investors on corporate transactions, with a notable focus on technology deals. Duc Tran also plays a key role in the practice, bringing a wealth of M&A experience, while Hai Nguyen, who joined the firm from YKVN in July 2025, adds deep insight into the Vietnamese market. Adam Moncrieff departed the firm in May 2025.

Regularly acting as lead and local counsel, Allens frequently advises international and Vietnamese clients on strategic investments, as well as complex cross-border M&A transactions. Praised for its ‘depth of sectoral expertise’, the team is also adept at advising leading Vietnamese companies and startups on fundraising transactions in the private equity and venture capital space. Linh Bui, an M&A and finance specialist, leads the team and brings a wealth of experience advising Vietnamese companies, international investors and lenders on private and public M&A and financing transactions. Ngoc Anh Tran is a key contact for structured transactions and strategic acquisitions, while Giles Cooper primarily leads on M&A projects in the power and energy sectors.

Baker McKenzie is highly sought after by multinational clients for its ‘deep expertise in Vietnamese law and market dynamics,' frequently advising on operational aspects of large-scale, multi-jurisdictional M&A transactions, as well as complex regulatory and licensing issues. Drawing on a cross-departmental team of transactional experts, the firm is well-equipped to handle complex projects, acquisition financings, and public M&A, while also leveraging sector-specific knowledge in energy and real estate. The practice is jointly led by Yee Chung Seck, who advises strategic investors and private equity clients on a range of investment and M&A transactions, and Lan Phuong Nguyen, an expert in acquisition structuring. The team also includes Christopher Milliken, who has extensive experience in cross-border deals, Tran Yen Trang Phan and Thi Thanh Le, who are both key M&A contacts.

VILAF boasts a ‘highly skilled and commercially astute’ team of lawyers that advises a range of clients on large-scale, cross-border M&A deals, with specialisms in private placement, energy and infrastructure, banking, real estate, and construction. The practice is jointly led by M&A specialist Duyen Ha Vo, who frequently advises on large-scale acquisitions, and Anh Dang, who demonstrates expertise in equity transfers, JV establishments, project acquisition, and corporate matters. In Hanoi, Phong Tran plays a key role in the practice, bringing a wealth of experience across private equity, M&A, private placement, strategic sales, and project acquisitions. Other key contacts include Ngoc Anh Bui and Lam Nguyen.

YKVN’s ‘deep bench of experienced lawyers‘ continues to advise clients on complex matters involving privatisation, public and private M&A, private equity transactions, disposals, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and takeovers. The firm is also active in merger filings and demonstrates sector expertise spanning real estate, consumer finance, retail, e-commerce, F&B, and energy. Leading the team from Ho Chi Minh City is banking and M&A expert Truong Nhat Quang, who advises high-profile clients on lending and borrowing matters, with Vu Dzung contributing extensive experience advising on corporate transactions across retail, manufacturing, and technology sectors. Eli Mazur and Nguyen Thu Hang are key contacts in the Ho Chi Minh office, while Diep Hoai Nam and Duong Thu Ha are M&A specialists based in Hanoi. Hai Nguyen departed the team in July 2025.

Duane Morris Vietnam LLC attracts clients with its expertise in corporate undertakings, including M&A, private equity, and banking and finance transactions. The team is also highly regarded for its sector-specific knowledge in the energy, and infrastructure sectors. The firm regularly advises foreign companies on all aspects of market entry, including licensing, approvals, and joint venture arrangements, alongside restructuring and regulatory matters. The team is jointly led by Lang Thi Nguyen, Oliver Massmann and Minh Duc Hoang all of whom are well versed in an array of corporate and commercial matters.

Frasers Law Company advises on a range of corporate and commercial matters, including M&A, foreign investment structuring, restructuring, merger control, joint ventures, restructurings, and ongoing legal advisory work. The firm is particularly active in the insurance, financial services, and energy sectors. Mark Fraser leads the practice, bringing a wealth of experience in executing large-scale transactions, while Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram is sought after for major projects and infrastructure transactions. Duong Thi Mai Huong and Pham Thanh Mai are also key contacts.

Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers is experienced in advising clients in M&A transactions across a broad range of industries, with particular activity in the real estate, aviation, and transportation sectors. The practice is led by Vu Thi Que, based in Ho Chi Minh City, who is active in regulatory advisory roles and M&A in the real estate, manufacturing, energy sectors, and also brings deep compliance, and competition expertise. Logan Leung is also a key contact for transactional and corporate advisory matters.

Tilleke & Gibbins provides crucial support to international clients seeking to establish and operate businesses in Vietnam, with notable expertise in market entry, corporate formation, licensing, and M&A. Due diligence, and the drafting, negotiating, and reviewing of definitive agreements are also key areas of activity. The group also advises on local antitrust and competition law, with sector-specific expertise in labour, franchising, life sciences, and data privacy. The practice is jointly led by M&A specialist Kien Trung Trinh, and Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen, who specialises in life sciences, labour markets, and corporate formations. Other key contacts include Gia Long Nguyen and Chuyen Hong Huu Le.

ACSV Legal has advised extensively on inbound and outbound Vietnamese investment transactions, with particular experience in the energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and technology sectors. The firm is renowned for its strong sectoral knowledge and deep understanding of complex regulatory landscapes. Thang Nguyen leads the practice, bringing considerable experience in foreign direct investment, joint ventures, business restructuring, and exit strategies. Nguyet Le is a key contact for foreign direct investment projects and the incorporation of offshore entities.

Bizlink Lawyers has amassed considerable experience with complex M&A and corporate transactions. The firm is particularly adept at advising foreign investors on market entries in the securities, telecoms, and banking sectors, and frequently provides legal counsel on transactions within the real estate and construction sectors. Do Trong Hai, who splits his time between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, oversees the practice, with Tran Thi Ngan advising foreign investors on various commercial activities.

DFDL Legal & Tax advises clients on M&A, joint ventures, and foreign investment transactions, with the TMT, manufacturing, real estate, oil and gas, and renewable energy sectors being key areas of focus. The firm also assists clients in navigating regulatory complexities, ensuring compliance with evolving legal frameworks. Leading the team are Jérôme Buzenet, who brings a wealth of experience in M&A, private equity, and restructuring, and Hanh Tran, who frequently advises on multi-jurisdictional mergers, acquisitions, and disposals. Thang Huynh is also a key contact for M&A matters.

Hogan Lovells International LLP frequently advises on the structuring and execution of cross-border M&A transactions, including high-value investments and strategic buyouts. The practice is led by seasoned M&A lawyer Gaston Fernandez, who has extensive experience in cross-border financing and restructuring. David Harrison joined the team in March 2025 from Mayer Brown, bringing significant experience in cross-border M&A. Ngoc Nguyen and Duong Pham are also central to the team's ongoing successes.

With offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Lexcomm Vietnam LLC advises a range of clients on multi-jurisdictional transactions, including sellers, domain-expert buyers, financial investors, fund managers, and international corporates seeking to acquire Vietnamese targets. Key figures in the practice include Nguyen Viet Ha, Nguyen Hong Hai, Luong Van Trung.

LNT & Partners is adept with M&A and corporate structuring transactions in the highly regulated energy, healthcare, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure sectors. The firm is also known for supporting clients navigating intricate regulatory frameworks related to market entry and expansion strategies. The practice benefits from a deep bench of M&A experts, including Bui Ngoc Hong, Hoang Nguyen Ha Quyen, and Nguyen Anh Tuan, based in Ho Chi Minh City, and Vu Thanh Minh, based in Hanoi.

Mori Hamada Vietnam Hanoi Office offers legal services to clients seeking to invest in Vietnam, with a primary focus on M&A, as well as real estate transactions. The firm works across sectors, including energy and natural resources, development projects, logistics, telecommunications, manufacturing, and education. Leading the practice is Takeshi Mukawa, who splits his time between Singapore, Yangon, and Vietnam, with Ha Thi Dung serving as a key contact in the Hanoi office.

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) is sought out for its 'deep knowledge in the market,' frequently advising clients on a wide range of corporate and M&A transactions, including joint ventures, share and business acquisitions and disposals, corporate reorganisations, leveraged buyouts, capital restructurings, and private equity investments. The practice is led by Oh Hsiu-Hau, who has extensive regional M&A experience. The firm also benefits from the expertise of Tran Thi Phuong Thao and Tran Ngoc Hoang Phuong.

Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited provides comprehensive advice across the full range of M&A and corporate transactions, including due diligence, merger filings, negotiations, and investment structuring, with particular expertise across the healthcare, renewable energy, manufacturing, TMT, and real estate sectors. The practice is jointly led by M&A experts Minh Duong and Justin Gisz, who are both experienced in advising local and foreign investors on a range of business activities in Vietnam. Phong Nguyen is also a key contact, frequently advising blue-chip clients on M&A transactions.

Dilinh Legal houses a group of 'highly skilled professionals’ that provides clients with ‘specialised knowledge’ across a range of corporate and M&A matters. Jointly leading the team are Michael Lee, a seasoned M&A lawyer, and Diep Hoang, who brings strong expertise in competition law.

DIMAC assists both domestic and international clients with corporate and M&A matters, with a client base ranging from start-ups and SMEs to multinational corporations. Services include structuring agreements, due diligence, divestments, risk assessments, and compliance assistance. Key figures include Pham Quoc Tuan, Le Thanh Tung, Nguyen Danh Cong, and Than Trong Ly.

DNA Vietnam LLC is a boutique firm with a deep understanding of M&A and licensing issues, known for its activity in the energy sector. The firm assists both buyers and sellers with due diligence, deal structuring, contract drafting, negotiation, and completion, alongside corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and employment matters. The practice is jointly led by seasoned M&A lawyer Dang Chi Lieu and Dang Thanh Son, who brings deep sectoral knowledge and experience handling large-scale transactions.

KPMG Law in Vietnam advises international corporations, private equity firms, and financial institutions on corporate and M&A transactions, with sectoral expertise spanning real estate, consumer markets, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and TMT. The practice, overseen by Richard Stapley-Oh, benefits from a strong bench, including Ngoc Thi Thanh Bui, who specialises in corporate and commercial transactions, and Hoa Thanh Nguyen, an expert in market entry. Binh Duy Tran is also a key contact for high-profile M&A.

Nishimura & Asahi is highly regarded by Japanese investors, multinationals, and domestic corporations for its expertise on cross-border M&A. The group regularly undertakes strategic planning, legal due diligence, documentation, negotiation, and closing procedures. Hikaru Oguchi leads the practice from Tokyo, with deep expertise in M&A transactions, green field investments, and divestment transactions.

Global Vietnam Lawyers is experienced in advising investors entering the Vietnamese market, providing full-service legal support across due diligence, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance. The M&A practice is jointly led by Nguyen Gia Huy Chuong, Tran Thanh Tung, and Hoang Quoc Nhat Trung.

Nagashima Ohno & Tsunematsu primarily advises Japanese investors on acquisitions and divestments involving Vietnamese companies. The firm also assists clients with the establishment, operation, management, and dissolution of subsidiaries and joint ventures. The practice is jointly led by Motohisa Nakagawa in Ho Chi Minh City and Keigo Sawayama in Hanoi.

With offices in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, Venture North Law Limited advises clients ranging from international corporations to startups on M&A and corporate matters, including entity formation, governance, and compliance, with particular expertise in the real estate sector. Vu Nguyen and Ngoc Nguyen jointly lead the practice.