The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

Clients appreciate the ‘high-quality service’ provided by Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.. The work handled by the banking and finance team includes domestic and international banking and securities transactions, structuring, regulatory advice, investment funds, various forms of financing including project and asset finance, and is developing work in the derivatives and consumer finance space. Clients include BNP Paribas, Citibank, Crédit Agricole, the World Bank Group and the International Finance Corporation (IFC). Practice head Samantha Campbell is ‘a clever, clear and problem-solving attorney’, who is ‘ultra-reactive and always comes up with realistic, business-oriented advice’. Pham Bach Duong is ‘a highly experienced Vietnamese lawyer with a perfect knowledge of local regulations’.

Within Capital markets, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a third tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. advises major banks such as BNP Paribas, Citibank, Crédit Agricole, Société Générale, Unicredit Bank AG and the IFC on a range of capital markets issues. Managing partner Samantha Campbell is recommended, as is senior associate Pham Bach Duong – ‘both lawyers are true professionals with great flexibility when responding to requests’.

Within Corporate and M&A, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I.’s robust corporate offering provides ‘accurate advice’ that is ‘very appropriate to the situation’. Managing partner Samantha Campbell recently led advice to the IFC regarding an equity investment into the construction of a particleboard factory. The department shows ‘great team spirit’, and Antoine Toussaint is highlighted for ‘explaining the risks and opportunities before making proposals’.

Within Dispute resolution, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a first tier firm,

‘One of the best law firms in town’, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has represented clients in arbitration, litigation and mediation. Samantha Campbell and Huynh Tuong Long are recommended.

Within Projects and energy, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a second tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is ‘impressive in meeting last-minute requests’. The team advised the IFC on equity investment in Vina Eco Board Co. Ltd – a joint venture between Sumitomo Forestry Co Ltd and a subsidiary – for the construction of a major particleboard factory and a biomass power plant in Long An province. Practice head Samantha Campbell is highly regarded, and projects specialist Ha Dang Quang is also recommended.

Within Real estate and construction, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a second tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is advising the IFC on its investment in Vina Eco Board Co Ltd for the construction of a major particleboard factory and a biomass power generation plant in Long An Province. The firm has a strong track record in industrial real estate. Managing partner Samantha Campbell leads the team with support from highly recommended senior associates Huynh Tuon Long and Ha Dang Quang.

Within Tax, Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. is a third tier firm,

Gide Loyrette Nouel A.A.R.P.I. has substantial tax expertise through Samantha Campbell and Huynh Tuong Long.