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Vietnam > Projects and energy Tier 2

The projects, energy and infrastructure team at Hogan Lovells International LLP advises foreign investors, lenders and sponsors, and cooperates with the firm’s large network across Southeast Asia to handle the development and financings of projects. Renewable energy projects have been a key focus for the group recently, including solar and wind farm mandates, and has demonstrable experience across the oil and gas, LNG, power and energy, and transport sectors. Gaston Fernandez joined the team in Vietnam as office managing parter from the US in December 2021 and leads the practice alongside Singapore-based and English-qualified lawyer Samantha Campbell. In other team news, counsel Ngoc Nguyen and Pham Bach joined the firm in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi respectively. Senior associate Long Huynh is another key member of the team.

Practice head(s):

Gaston Fernandez; Samantha Campbell

Other key lawyers:

Ngoc Nguyen; Pham Bach; Long Huynh

Key clients

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EDF Renouvelables

Japan Bank for International Cooperation

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.

French Development Agency

Work highlights

Advised EDF Renouvelables on its strategic investment in and financing of SkyX Energy.
Acted as lenders’ international legal counsel in connection with the $2.6bn financing of the Van Phong 1 (2 x 660 MW) thermal power plant in Khanh Hoa province, Vietnam.
Advised Norway-based SN Power on the acquisition of a 100% stake in the 39.4MW Dam Nai wind power project in Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam.

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 3

Hogan Lovells International LLP advises foreign companies on their inward investments into Vietnam, as well as M&A and private equity transactions and ongoing operations. The practice is well-placed to leverage the firm’s strong and well-established Southeast Asian network. Samantha Campbell and Gaston Fernandez jointly lead the team from Singapore and Ho Chi Minh City respectively. Fernandez has been in Vietnam since December 2021, previously located in the firm’s Miami office. His fluency in English, Spanish and Mandarin places him in good stead to advise on cross-border mandates. Counsel Ngoc Nguyen recently rejoined the team in January 2022.

Practice head(s):

Gaston Fernandez; Samantha Campbell

Other key lawyers:

Ngoc Nguyen

Testimonials

‘The team is efficient, timely, and has good collaboration with the client.’

‘Gaston Fernandes and Ngoc Nguyen are both very hands-ons with current business practices and interests. They are very solution oriented to ensure the clients needs are met.’

Key clients

International Business Machines Corporation

Navis Capital Partners

EDF Renouvelables

Synopsys, Inc

SN Power

Work highlights

Advised EDF Renouvelables on its strategic investment in and financing of SkyX Energy.
Advised Norway-based SN Power on the acquisition of a 100% stake in the 39.4MW Dam Nai wind power project in Ninh Thuan province, Vietnam.
Advised Navis Capital on its acquisition of Thanh Thanh Cong Education JSC in Vietnam.

Singapore > Energy: foreign firms

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee notably advises sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure project financings across the Asia Pacific region. The team is also known for its focus on renewable energy M&A projects - especially in the solar and wind sectors - with recent highlights including major international offshore developments. Samantha Campbell focuses on emerging markets across Asia, and co-heads the practice with Alex Wong, a specialist in water and renewable energy work.

Practice head(s):

Samantha Campbell; Alex Wong

Key clients

Cathay Private Equity Ltd. Co.

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EDF Renouvelables

Delta Offshore Energy

CPC Corporation

Work highlights

Advised Cathay Private Equity Ltd. Co. on the Fund’s co-investment in the NT$75 billion 605MW Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm (Greater Changhua 1) in Taiwan.
Advised EDF Renouvelables on its strategic investment in and financing of SkyX Energy.
Advised Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) as international legal counsel for its project to develop a 3,200 MW LNG-to-Power Plant.

Singapore > Projects: foreign firms

Hogan Lovells Lee & Lee advises sponsors and lenders on energy and infrastructure project financings across the region with a key focus on renewable energy deals, including solar and wind projects. An example of recent work includes advising on the 605 MW Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm in Taiwan. Samantha Campbell frequently works on projects in emerging markets and co-heads the practice with Alex Wong, who is active in the oil and gas space.

Practice head(s):

Samantha Campbell: Alex Wong

Key clients

Cathay Private Equity Ltd. Co.

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EDF Renouvelables

Delta Offshore Energy

CPC Corporation

Work highlights

Advised Private Equity Fund Limited Partnership, on its co-investment in the NT$75 billion 605MW Greater Changhua 1 Offshore Wind Farm.
Advised EDF Renouvelables on its strategic investment in and financing of SkyX Energy.
Advised Delta Offshore Energy (DOE) as international legal counsel for its project to develop a 3,200 MW LNG-to-Power Plant.

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