A&O Shearman’s projects, infrastructure, and energy team is highly regarded for its cross-border expertise across power, energy, natural resources, and infrastructure. The group is a trusted adviser to lenders on the financing and refinancing of major power projects and plants, while also maintaining a strong track record acting for investors on renewable energy transactions. Practice head Duc Tran, based in Ho Chi Minh City, brings longstanding experience in development finance, banking, and M&A, alongside deep sector knowledge of renewables. Adam Moncrieff departed the firm in April 2025.

Co-led by Giles Cooper, Melissa Keane and Ngoc Anh Tran, the team at Allens is known for its work within the power and LNG sectors. The group maintains a prominent advisory role on wind and solar projects, acting for both developers and lenders on cross-border and domestic transactions. It is also noted for its experience in port developments, frequently advising sponsors on large-scale infrastructure projects. Based in Hanoi, Cooper brings longstanding expertise in energy and infrastructure development and financing. Keane is highly regarded for advising on foreign investment projects, while Tran contributes significant experience from the oil and gas sector. Huyen Nguyen is knowledgeable on matters concerning the mining sector.

Frasers Law Company stands out for its vast experience advising on the full spectrum of projects and energy matters, acting for both lenders and developers. The group’s broad expertise extends to high-profile infrastructure projects, with particular expertise in solar and wind energy projects. Mark Fraser, Gwendoline Brooker, Ho Thuy Ngoc Tram, and Pham Thanh Mai co-lead the team. Fraser brings longstanding experience across the projects and energy sector, while Brooker is recognised for his expertise in energy M&A transactions. Tram offers strong capabilities in project financing, and Mai has notable experience advising clients in the energy, manufacturing and industrial sectors. The practice was further strengthened in July 2025 with the arrival of Hoang Hoa, who brings extensive expertise advising foreign investors and regional institutions.

Lexcomm Vietnam LLC’s energy, project finance and infrastructure practice is known for advising on matters concerning LNG, upstream oil and natural gas projects, and project finance. The team regularly acts for both local and international energy companies and financial institutions, and has vast experience representing clients in the aviation, energy, and oil and gas sectors. Based across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, the team is co-led by Pham Ba Linh, Nguyen Viet Ha and Nguyen Hong Hai. Linh leads on LNG, energy and oil and natural gas matters and has a strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in the sector. Ha and Hai both bring deep energy expertise.

VILAF’s projects and energy practice is known for expertise in both traditional and renewable energy transactions, including LNG-to-power projects. The team regularly advises investors on complex energy matters. Phong Tran, Duyen Vo and Anh Dang co-lead the team across Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. Tran is a banking and finance expert; Vo brings considerable experience in project financing and the sale of rooftop solar energy projects; and Dang has longstanding industry expertise. Other important members of the team include M&A expert Lam Nguyen, and Phuong Vu, who is noted for advising on cross-border infrastructure and energy matters.

Baker McKenzie’s active energy and infrastructure practice is distinguished by its experience acting on matters concerning regulatory guidance, offshore wind power projects and solar power projects. The practice is led by Oanh Nguyen and Thanh Hai Nguyen. Oanh Nguyen is strongly proficient in investment and project structures, and project financing. Thanh Hai Nguyen handles a steady stream of work pertaining to project development, renewable energy, and LNG. Other notable members of the team include Thi Yen Ly Le, who has strong knowledge of project development, construction, and power projects.

The projects and energy practice at Duane Morris Vietnam LLC is active across energy, real estate and investment, construction, shipping, and banking and finance. The team has notable experience advising on LNG-to-power projects, providing comprehensive legal and regulatory guidance. Co-led from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi by Nguyen Thi Lang, Oliver Massmann and Hoang Minh Duc, the group combines broad sector expertise with specialist knowledge. Lang has extensive experience acting for both foreign and domestic companies, Hoang is recognised for her strength in M&A and real estate law, and Massmann regularly advises on major renewable mandates, including offshore wind projects.

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises sponsors, lenders, and government clients on a broad range of energy and infrastructure mandates. The team is particularly active in the financing of power plants and solar projects, while also handling oil and gas developments and related regulatory issues. Practice head Gaston Fernandez combines expertise in corporate, project development, and finance matters. David Harrison, who joined in March 2025, adds strength in banking and finance, M&A, and renewable energy. Ngoc Nguyen is another key figure, often advising on oil and gas transactions.

YKVN is highly active in M&A transactions and international arbitration disputes regarding wind power and oil and gas assets. Truong Nhat Quang leads the team from Ho Chi Minh City, where he regularly acts for domestic and international investors on energy projects. Other important members of the team include Duong Thu Ha, who advises international lenders, and Nguyen Huong Giang, who was promoted to partner in March 2025 and oversees large scale energy and infrastructure projects. In May 2025, Nguyen Van Hai departed from the practice.

DFDL Legal & Tax’s advises on the full cycle of cross-border projects and energy deals, from acquisition and financing through to disposal and divestment. The team is co-led by Dave Seibert, Phong Anh Hoang and Martin Desautels. Seibert has experience acting on gas, solar, hydropower and national infrastructure projects, while Hoang has a strong knowledge of banking and finance, and corporate mandates. Desautels handles renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure projects. In May 2025, the team was joined by Standré Bezuidenhout who brings deep regulatory expertise. Kevin Hawkins left the firm in July 2024.

EPLegal is recognised for its expertise across energy and infrastructure projects, with standout experience in oil and gas, electricity, and renewable energy. The practice is co-led by Tony Nguyen, dual-qualified in England and Wales and Vietnam, who brings longstanding industry experience, and Annie Ngo, a specialist in oil and gas matters. In April 2025, corporate and commercial law expert Cao Nhat Anh further strengthened the team.

LNT & Partners advises on a wide range of projects spanning airports, renewable energy, nuclear power, and transportation. The practice is co-led by Le Net, an experienced arbitrator, and Vu Thanh Minh, who brings expertise in banking and finance. Key team members include Vu Thi Thinh, active in the coal and power sector, and Le Thanh Hieu, who advises major real estate and power companies.

Praised for its ‘professionalism, responsiveness, and in-depth knowledge’, Vietthink Law Firm is active in the renewable energy sector, with particular strength in waste-to-energy projects. The practice is co-led by Nguyen Thanh Ha, who focuses on renewable energy and green technology, Bui Thi Minh Thuy, who advises on real estate projects, Hoang Thi Phuong Lan, noted for infrastructure developments, and Le Van Tien, a corporate and M&A specialist. Founding partner Le Dinh Vinh is another key member of the team.

The projects and energy practice at Vision & Associates has extensive experience advising on infrastructure development and foreign investment projects. The team frequently handles cross-border mandates, with particular strength in renewable energy, including wind and solar, alongside infrastructure and real estate transactions. Based in Hanoi, the practice is co-led by Luu Tien Ngoc and Pham Nghiem Xuan Bac, both of whom bring deep expertise in foreign direct investment, banking and finance, and capital markets, and regularly advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.

Based in Hanoi, Watson Farley & Williams LLP’s project and energy practice is co-led by projects specialist Linh Doan and financing expert Matt Lorimer. The team regularly advises on local and cross-border investments, frequently acting for borrowers and lenders on renewable energy projects. Doan is particularly noted for advising the Vietnamese government on legal and regulatory matters relating to energy and power project financing, while Lorimer brings extensive experience in structuring and financing international investments both in Vietnam and abroad.

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) regularly advises on M&A and disputes in the projects and energy sector. The firm acts for domestic clients and handles financing, infrastructure, and renewable energy mandates, including thermal power and solar projects. The team advises both public and private clients on due diligence and complex transactions. Oh Hsiu-Hau and Jonathan Lin co-lead the practice, bringing strong M&A expertise and extensive experience in acquisitions and divestments across the energy sector.

Asia Counsel Vietnam Law Company Limited’s team advises clients on the full spectrum of project and energy matters in Vietnam, including solar and wind energy projects. Justin Gisz leads the team, with longstanding experience advising renewable energy developers. Other notable members of the team include Phong Nguyen, who handles cross-border energy investments and M&A transactions, and Mai Phuong Nguyen, who has been praised as an ‘exceptional individual’ that regularly ‘provides value to transactions’.

ATIM continues to act for clients in disputes and M&A in the solar energy sector. The team is led by Huynh Nguyen, who has experience acting for international and domestic clients on infrastructure, energy and commercial matters. Other important members of the team include Quang H. Trinh, who has longstanding experience advising businesses, and Diem Vu, who is noted for his contentious expertise.

The projects and energy practice at Rajah & Tann LCT Lawyers advises across the clean energy, industrial manufacturing, and real estate sectors. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vu Thi Que leads the team, representing renewable energy developers and real estate clients, alongside Thuy Huynh Thi Thu, who advises both foreign and local financial institutions. In Hanoi, Duy Cao Dang frequently handles complex manufacturing and infrastructure projects, providing strategic guidance on cross-border and domestic matters.

Tilleke & Gibbins’ projects and energy team regularly advises international clients on investments, acquisitions, and disputes across the oil and gas and renewable energy sectors. The group also represents clients in complex arbitration proceedings. Based in Ho Chi Minh City, the practice is co-led by Tram Ngoc Bich Nguyen and Gia Long Nguyen. Tram is noted for her expertise in renewable energy and deep understanding of Vietnam’s regulatory landscape.