Clifford Chance maintains a strong offering in Vietnam, handling a broad range of mandates encompassing corporate and finance transaction, such as M&A, project finance and capital markets. The team is jointly led by Ross Howard, who advises clients on the development and financing of projects arising out of the infrastructure and renewable energy sectors, and Hans Menski, who handles large-scale projects, assisting with investments across the energy and power industries. Valerie Kong has built a strong portfolio, focusing on the consumer goods, retail and transport and logistics sectors, while Melissa Ng regularly advises on M&A, joint ventures, and divestments.

Noted for its domestic and international capability in handling infrastructure investment, corporate finance, and capital markets mandates, Linklaters acts for a broad range of clients, from international sponsors and financial institutions to domestic corporations. Fiona Gray is singled out for her work on private credit transactions in the region, particularly cross-border structured finance deals, while Wanwisar Nakarat, who manages the firm’s Bangkok office, has extensive experience advising on project financing and M&A in Vietnam’s projects and energy sectors. Philip Badge is well regarded for his expertise on cross-border structured finance transactions and Amit Singh is noted for his expertise in debt and equity capital markets mandates. Robert Elliot acts for private equity and sovereign wealth funds, while Ying Fu advises on energy and infrastructure matters. All name individuals lead the Vietnam practice. Dior Lin is another key contact in the group.

DLA Piper showcases demonstrable experience in handling commercial matters, M&A and project finance work, with clients positioned in the public and private sectors. Jointly leading the practice, Trinh Hoang is well versed in financing and restructuring of debt facilities across a multitude of jurisdictions, while Samata Masagee advises on cross-border transactions in the energy sector, instructed by foreign energy companies with a nexus to Vietnam, with the final head of department, Philip Lee, being widely-renowned in capital markets. Noted for her extensive corporate experience, Thananan Sangnuan specialises in domestic, inbound, and outbound M&A, while Lauren Hurcombe specialises in technology and outsourcing transactions, particularly the exploitation of technology-related assets.

Advising domestic and international private equity and strategic investors and financial institutions on cross-border transactions, including M&A and project financing, the team at Latham & Watkins LLP draws on its capabilities across an extensive range of industries. With multiple partners helming the practice, the department consists of Amy Beckingham, who specialises in M&A, joint ventures, and equity capital markets. while Sharon Lau focuses on M&A and corporate finance transactions, representing both issuers and underwriters on debt and equity issuances. Also leading the team is Andrew Bishop and Don Stokes, who has substantial experience working in Vietnam’s energy and infrastructure sector.

Milbank’s Vietnamese practice features projects and energy mandates, with additional experience in handling corporate and capital markets matters, and demonstrable experience in the telecoms and technology sectors. Jointly leading the practice, Jacqueline Chan operates from Singapore and specialises in M&A, corporate finance and restructurings, while James Grandolfo, who is based in the firm's Hong Kong office, has an active portfolio in regional capital markets and corporate transactions. On the projects front, James Murray contributes to the firm’s regional offering, being a central figure in renewable energy, and with recent work consisting of wind projects.

With the team’s Vietnam offering spanning corporate transactions and M&A, debt financings and international, in addition to disputes, White & Case Pte. Ltd. counts lenders and international investors among its key roster of clients. Leading the practice is Singapore-based Charles McConnell, who is well regarded for his standout expertise in credit transactions across Vietnam, in addition to leveraged and acquisition financings, back-leverage financings, and sustainability-linked loans.

Having recently acquired Jonathan Goacher from Hill Dickinson LLP, the growing practice at Stephenson Harwood LLP is noted for its expertise across the aviation, consumer goods, and energy and natural resources sectors. Leading the practice is Tom Platts, who advises on cross-border M&A and capital markets transactions, while Saugata Mukherjee acts for banks, lessors, and funds on lending structures and portfolio acquisitions. Also leading the practice, Simon Wong specialises in aircraft financing, leasing, and trading, and Gregory Xu has experience in handling banking and finance mandates, including documentation, restructuring, and enforcement of transactions.