VILAF advises clients across a broad range of cross-border banking and finance matters, including asset finance, financial restructuring, project finance, banking, financial services, M&A, and fintech. The firm benefits from a deep bench of expertise, with the practice being jointly led by Duyen Ha Vo, based in Ho Chi Minh City, and Hung Nguyen, based in Hanoi, both of whom are experienced in handling sophisticated transactions for international banking clients. Other key figures include energy and aviation specialist Tran Phong, seasoned commercial and banking lawyer Anh Dang, and Trung Vu, who is experienced in M&A and asset finance.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Key clients
- Citibank
- ING Bank
- Vinpearl JSC
- Long Son Petrochemicals
- SCB X Group
- Malayan Banking Berhad
- Frasers Property
- Japan Bank for International Cooperation
- Meritz Securities
- Granite Asia Capital Pte. Ltd.
- International Finance Corporation
Work highlights
Advised Citibank and ING Bank in relation to the US$821 million financing of the Nhon Trach 3 and 4 LNG Projects.
Advised Vinpearl JSC in its $200 million (USD) loan from Deutsche Bank and other foreign lenders.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Duyen Ha Vo; Hung Q. Nguyen
Other key lawyers
Tran Phong; Anh Dang; Trung Vu