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EPLegal Limited Offices
311 I9 THU THIEM RESETTLEMENT HOUSING AREA
AN PHU WARD, THU DUC CITY
HO CHI MINH CITY, VIETNAM
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EPLegal Limited > The Legal 500 Rankings
Vietnam > Shipping and aviation Tier 2
EPLegal Limited has a strong shipping law practice that is highly capable of handling transactions, insurance cases, and disputes in the sector. Founder and senior partner Tony Nguyen, managing partner Annie Ngo, and Tuyen Nguyen, having joined the firm from a real estate development corporation in April 2023, jointly lead the 15-strong team, which advises clients in relation to the registration of vessels, shipping finance, and ship arrests, among other issues. Associate John Nguyen is regularly involved in the practice’s shipping-related cases and has experience in the registration of vessels and flagging out, the preparation of documents for ship arrest, vessel sales and purchase agreements, and damage disputes.Practice head(s):
Tony Nguyen; Annie Ngo; Tuyen Nguyen
Other key lawyers:
Key clients
AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited
Southern Petroleum Transportation Joint Stock Company
Thang Long Maritime Joint Stock Company
Work highlights
- Advising Thang Long Maritime Joint Stock Company on the liquidation of its owned ship under Vietnamese regulations.
- Advising Southern Petroleum Transportation Joint Stock Company on the liquidation of its owned ship under Vietnamese regulations.
- Advising AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited on a dispute regarding cargo damage due to shipwreck accident.
Vietnam > Dispute resolution: arbitration Tier 3
EPLegal Limited wields the capabilities to handle disputes involving multi-jurisdictional industry players in the energy and infrastructure sectors. Practice co-head Tony Nguyen leverages extensive market experience, including in in-house positions at oil & gas operators and contractors, to handle a range of energy and utilities arbitrations. Co-head Annie Ngo wields similar industry experience, specialising in handling disputes surrounding oil, gas and renewable energy projects. Tuyen Nguyen joined the practice as the third department head in April 2023 and bolsters the team’s offering through her expertise in construction-related issues.Practice head(s):
Tony Nguyen; Annie Ngo; Tuyen Nguyen
Testimonials
‘This team including Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen are very connected to companies in many different areas. They have a well-disciplined team of lawyers who work very hard and are very responsive to requests. ’
‘Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen are both extremely hardworking individuals who are capable of dealing with any task at hand.’
‘Very dedicated people whose skills and experiences in dispute resolution are outstanding.’
‘Tony Nguyen deeply understands state-owned business in Vietnam. His knowledge of Vietnamese laws and English law helps to resolve the complicated cases.’
Key clients
Unicorn Metal Corporation
Work highlights
- Advised and represented a state-owned company in an international arbitration case against the consortium as contractor of an EPC contract.
- Represented an owner of a bauxite – aluminum complex project in an international arbitration case with the contractor of the EPC contract.
- Represented an energy corporation in objection to the recognition and enforcement of an arbitration award in Vietnam and Malaysia related to a Construction Subcontractor Agreement.
Vietnam > Dispute resolution: litigation Tier 3
A firm which ‘stands out’ due to its ‘combination of national and international expertise’, EPLegal Limited has been active representing insurance, shipping and energy companies in a range of cases. Team heads Tony Nguyen and Annie Ngo are able to bring considerable proficiencies in real estate, civil transaction and commercial issues to the fore on multifaceted cases involving land assessment and division disputes, contract obligations, and financial obligations. Tuyen Nguyen, who joined from a real estate development corporation in April 2023, has quickly immersed herself in practice matters and has taken the position as third team head.Practice head(s):
Tony Nguyen; Annie Ngo; Tuyen Nguyen
Testimonials
‘Annie Ngo is an excellent lawyer with a wealth of experience and stellar reputation in the field.’
‘EPLegal lawyers stand out to us because of the combination of national and international expertise, which provides for great reliability in their advices.’
Key clients
AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited
Long Son Petroleum Industrial Zone Investment Joint Stock Company
Work highlights
- Advising and representing AIG Vietnam Insurance Company Limited at the court on a dispute regarding related to cargo damage due to shipwreck accident.
- Advising and representing Long Son Petroleum Industrial Zone Investment Joint Stock Company on disputes in relation to its million-dollar real estate projects.
- Advising and representing a marine service company on a dispute regarding an accident of tugboat, barge and a wind turbine as well as temporary injunction over the tugboat.
Vietnam > Projects and energy Tier 3
Oil and gas projects form the cornerstone of the practice at EPLegal Limited, with the firm positioned to act on the transaction, financing and regulatory pieces of projects. Joint team heads Tony Nguyen and Annie Ngo leverage previous oil and gas industry experience to advise clients on a range of issues, with the former possessing a strong litigation background and the latter a detailed regulatory understanding. Tuyen Nguyen joined the group from a real estate development company in April 2023, acting as the third team head and bolstering the group’s corporate and M&A offering.Practice head(s):
Tony Nguyen; Annie Ngo; Tuyen Nguyen
Testimonials
‘This team including, Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen, are well connected to companies in many different areas. They have a well-disciplined team of lawyers who work very hard and are very responsive to requests.’
‘Annie Ngo and Tony Nguyen are both extremely hardworking individuals. They are intelligent and very responsive lawyers.’
‘EPLegal is truly a reliable adviser. Their team has provided invaluable advice and their expertise has been instrumental.’
Key clients
Son My LNG Terminal LLC
Binh Son Refining & Petrochemical Joint Stock Company
PVGAS LNG
Thang Long Maritime Joint Stock Company
Petrovietnam Domestic Exploration Production Operating Company Limited
PTSC Production Services Joint Stock Company
Hdec-Sinohydro Consortium
Work highlights
- Representing a state-owned company in a billion-dollar international arbitration case against a consortium as contractor of an EPC contract.
- Advising Son My LNG Terminal Limited Liability Company on all legal issues arising out of corporate and business activities and LNG master agreements.
- Representing an Indian company contractor of a hydropower project in Vietnam in a dispute in relation to breach of payment obligations under EP contract.
EPLegal Limited > Firm Profile
EPLegal started its business in 2009 as a boutique law firm specialising in the oil and gas industry. After a few years, EPLegal had extended its legal services intensively to cross-border commercial transactions, shipping and aviation, banking and finance, investments and corporate, M&A, construction and dispute resolution and litigation.
EPLegal’s sound services have been widely recognised by many prestigious legal magazines and organisations, including Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500, Asialaw Profiles, Benchmark Litigation and more. EPLegal distinguishes itself by focusing on corporate clients with a philosophy grounded in personal service to its valued clients and a disciplined approach to advancing clients’ interests by producing the quickest and most advantageous commercial solutions.
Main areas of practice
Energy and construction
- Advised PVN on Fuel Product Offtake Agreement with Nghi Son Refinery and Petrochemical Ltd
- Advised a joint venture of Ezra Holdings-EMAS-PVT-Keppel on Chim Sao FPSO project
- Advised KNOC on tie-in transaction of Rong Doi Field
- Advised Sumitomo on Due Diligence and potential M&A in an upstream project
- Represented PVC-MS in an EPCIC contract with PC Vietnam Limited of Ham Rong Project
- Advised Sumitomo on an EPCI contract and Vietnamese construction regulations on an upstream central processing platform
- Represented PTSC in an EPC contract negotiation of Block B Gas Project
- Advised PVGas on LNG Project to import LNG into Vietnam
- Advised BSR for its second phase extension of Dung Quat Refinery
- Advised BSR to purchase Crude Oil for its refinery
- Advised Aqua One JSC for a water plant construction project in Vietnam
Key clients: PetroVietnam and its subsidiaries, KNOC, Sumitomo, Lam Son JOC, Tungtex, VinaCapital, Cuu Long JOC, HydroChina ZhongNan, Aqua One JSC
Dispute resolution and litigation
- Advised and represented a world’s leading oil trader on a dispute with customs authority over imported tax exemption into Vietnam
- Represented a Vietnamese SOE in an EPC contract dispute (dispute value is over US$2bn) with a global contractor at SIAC
- Represented two Vietnamese respondents in a dispute at SIAC regarding fiduciary duties stipulated in a shareholder agreement
- Represented a Hydro-power owner in an EPC contract dispute with a foreign consortium at VIAC
- Represented a Vietnamese shipyard in a sales of good contract dispute at SIAC
- Advised and represented BP in a tax dispute with the General Tax Department
- Advised and represented a local cashew nuts trader in an ICC arbitration with a UAE company
- Represented a client in a court case involving a vessel collision in the Vietnam waters
Key clients: PetroVietnam and its subsidiaries, BP, Hung Lam, VTRAC Holdings Ltd, Transocean, Long Son PIC
Finance and banking
- Advised PVGas on Nam Con Son 2 Pipeline financing project with Mizuho Bank
- Advised Customer for syndicated loan agreements to buy and mortgage the Oil Tanker
- Advised Pharos on mortgage agreements for syndicated loan
- Advised Natixis (Singapore) on the refinancing of the Chimsao FPSO Project
- Advised Vietjet Air on a number of aircraft purchase projects
Key clients: PetroVietnam and its subsidiaries, Natixis, Vietjet Air, An Binh Bank, Pharos, MM Mega Market
Corporate and M&A
- Advised PVN on its divestment of Long Son Petrochemical Complex
- Advised Sumitomo on legal due diligence on a potential M&A in an upstream oil and gas project
- Assisted a US company in acquiring the packaging assets of a Vietnamese manufacturer
- Assisted Keppel Land in obtaining required certificates for real estate projects in Vietnam
- Advised An Xuan on corporate structure of a wasted heat power project
- Advised BSR on its corporate, financing and investment matters
- Advised Hyundai Freezer Plant on setting up a new company in Vietnam
Key clients: PetroVietnam and its subsidiaries, Hyundai Freezer Plant, Sumitomo, Streamcast Asia, An Xuan, Numaco, Keppel Land
Shipping and aviation
- Advised Lam Son JOC on the legal interpretation of Time Charter Party of FPSO Vessel with PTSC
- Advised Vietjet Air on the lease of multiple aircrafts and financing of aircraft purchase
- Advised PTSC Marine on recovering debts regarding O&M services, and on shipping contracts
- Advised PVTrans on the FSO Kamari Bare Boat Charter Party
Key clients: Vietjet Air, PVTrans, PTSC Marine, SOFEL, PVShipyards, Lam Son JOC
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Dispute Resolution (Litigation) | Annie Ngo | anniengo@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Dispute Resolution (Arbitration) | Tony Nguyen | tonynguyen@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Energy - Oil & Gas | Annie Ngo | anniengo@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Finance & Banking | Tony Nguyen | tonynguyen@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Real estate & Construction | Tony Nguyen | tonynguyen@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Shipping & Aviation | Tony Nguyen | tonynguyen@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Corporate and M&A | Annie Ngo | anniengo@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
| Project Development | Annie Ngo | anniengo@eplegal.com | +84 28 3823 2648 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mrs Annie Ngo | Managing Partner of EPLegal | View Profile |
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Mrs Annie Ngo | Managing Partner of EPLegal | View Profile |
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Mr Tony Nguyen | Founder, Sr. Partner of EPLegal | View Profile |
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Mr Tony Nguyen | Founder, Sr. Partner of EPLegal | View Profile |