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Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam)
LIMITED LIABILITY LAW COMPANY, SAIGON CENTRE
TOWER 2, LEVEL 18, UNIT 2
67 LE LOI STREET, DISTRICT 1, HO CHI MINH CITY
Vietnam

Email firm Visit website +84 85 465 1788

Vietnam > Corporate and M&A Tier 4

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) was established in October 2020 as part of the firm’s wider initiative to expand into Southeast Asia. The M&A team are especially strong in handling transactions regarding energy projects, in addition to advising clients on joint ventures, reorganisations and investments. Managing partner Hsiu-Hau Oh leads the team, and Tran Thi Phuong Thao and Phan Vinh Nhan are also notable names.

Practice head(s):

Hsiu-Hau Oh

Other key lawyers:

Tran Thi Phuong Thao; Phan Vinh Nhan

Testimonials

‘Efficient transaction execution and management. Cost efficient and excellent technical skills and knowledge of market practice.’

‘Oh Hsiu-Hau at Allen and Gledhill is very hands-on and experienced. He provides timely and commercial advice with excellent knowledge on international and local market practices.’

Work highlights

Advised Ngoc Nghia Industry Service Trading Joint Stock Company and its founding shareholders, as well as Tempel Four Limited in the sale of their entire shares to Indorama Netherlands B.V.
Advised Sembcorp Utilities on its collaboration with BCG Energy for the development of renewable projects in Vietnam.
Advised SPI Energy Investments Pte Ltd on its joint venture with BCG Energy to invest in rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam > Projects and energy Tier 4

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) opened its first office in Vietnam in 2020, with a view to expand its Southeast Asian presence and network. The practice has the capability to handle the full range of projects work, from inception, commissioning, financing and supply chain manufacturing to plant operations and maintenance. Its offering includes large infrastructure projects covering airports, ports, land transportation, power plants, and telecoms. The team also handles energy projects, such as those involving wind, solar, and gas. Managing partner and M&A specialist Oh Hsiu-Hau leads the group alongside Jonathan Lin, who has expertise in energy and infrastructure matters.

Practice head(s):

Oh Hsiu-Hau; Jonathan Lin

Work highlights

Advised Sembcorp Utilitiesas transaction counsel on its collaboration with BCG Energy for the development of renewable projects in Vietnam.
Advised Leader Energy as transaction counsel on its $43.6m acquisition of shares in a project company which owns three solar projects with a total capacity of 330 MW in Binh Dinh Province, Vietnam.
Advised SPI Energy Investments as transaction counsel on its joint venture with BCG Energy to invest in rooftop solar and other renewable energy projects in Vietnam.

Vietnam

Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) Limited Liability Law Company, located in Ho Chi Minh City, is a fully licensed law firm which provides Vietnam legal advice and issues Vietnam legal opinions covering all major practice areas including banking and finance, capital markets, corporate and commercial, corporate real estate, energy, infrastructure and projects, international arbitration and mergers and acquisitions. The office comprises senior Vietnamese lawyers familiar with the business environment, laws and practices of Vietnam, as well as foreign qualified lawyers with expertise and experience in cross-border transactions.

Supported by the Allen & Gledhill network which includes regional offices in Singapore and Myanmar, our associate firm in Malaysia, Rahmat Lim & Partners, and our network firm in Indonesia, Soemadipradja & Taher, Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) combines sound local knowledge with best international practices to provide value added advice and unparalleled service to all clients on cross-border transactions for major corporates, sovereign funds, investment banks and private equity houses.

Established in October 2020, Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam) was identified as a Firm to Watch in the Corporate & M&A category of The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2022 edition.

Main contacts
Oh Hsiu-Hau (Managing Partner)

Department	Name	Email	Telephone
Managing Partner	Oh Hsiu-Hau	oh.hsiuhau@allenandgledhill.com	+84 862 082 099

Name	Position	Profile
Mr Hsiu-Hau Oh	Managing Partner of Allen & Gledhill (Vietnam), Partner of Allen & Gledhill…	View Profile
Ms Tran Thi Phuong Thao	Partner	View Profile
Mr Phan Vinh Nhan	Partner	View Profile