The Legal 500

Within Banking and finance, Leadco Legal Counsel is a second tier firm,

Local specialist Leadco Legal Counsel has experience in various forms of financing, including private equity, infrastructure and public project finance. The team, led by Phan Nguyen Toan, advises high-profile banks such as JPMorgan Chase, HSBC, Bank of Tokyo and Crédit Agricole CIB on all aspects of banking operations in Vietnam.

Within Corporate and M&A, tier 4

Leadco Legal Counsel attracts significant work from Japanese companies, and assisted Toyota Tsusho Corporation to establish a retail joint venture for Lexus vehicles and spare parts. Team head Tran Si Vy is recommended, as is the highly rated Alexandre Legendre.

Within Insurance, Leadco Legal Counsel is a second tier firm,

Leadco Legal Counsel advised PetroVietnam Insurance, one of the largest state-owned insurers, on its successful restructuring from a complicated joint stock company into a group of companies. The team provides legal advice to all PetroVietnam Insurance operations.

Within Projects and energy, Leadco Legal Counsel is a third tier firm,

Leadco Legal Counsel has experience advising on approvals of BOT coal-fired thermal power plant projects, including the $2bn Hai Duong project and the Duyen Hai 2 project in Tra Ving province. Phan Nguyen Toan and tema head Duong Quang Long are recommended.

Within Real estate and construction, Leadco Legal Counsel is a third tier firm,

Hanoi-based Leadco Legal Counsel advises on foreign and domestic clients on land use issues, leases and investments. Duong Quang Long is recommended.

Within TMT, Leadco Legal Counsel is a second tier firm,

Leadco Legal Counsel is advising a global software company on improving licensing compliance in Vietnam. Managing partner Phan Nguyen Toan is recommended.