Baker McKenzie is frequently sought after by international clients to advise on complex, multi-jurisdictional financing matters, with notable expertise in handling both syndicated onshore and offshore financing arrangements. The firm is recognised for its ‘deep understanding of the banking and finance sector’, and plays an active role in shaping Vietnam’s legislative and regulatory landscape. The practice is led by Oanh Nguyen, a specialist in high-stakes banking and finance transactions. Other key figures include Ngo Thai Ninh, who has significant expertise in foreign exchange transactions, swaps, and derivatives, and Phuong Chi Vo, who focuses on banking, financial services, and infrastructure. Thuy Van Pham is also a notable contact for cross-border loan transactions.
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Testimonials
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‘Baker McKenzie provides excellent services for transactional works (in onshore and cross-border financing deal), advisory works (compliance works cover various financial matters), experienced on project financing or consumer products or digital banking services.'
'We are impressed with the qualities of their team; they have experienced lawyers who understand the banking industry and full support from related banking matters and guide us to navigate within VN legal system that achieve our business goals. ’
‘Ms. Pham Thuy Van has been our trusty lawyer to reach out when we need advice in banking sector. We value her professionalism and her prompt response, her insights about project works, transactional works and banking products, both traditional and new products such as fintech products.’
‘Their advice is often highly practical and commercially oriented, helping clients effectively handle both domestic and international financing transactions. The team of lawyers has experience across a wide range of transactions, from loan structuring to the establishment of security arrangements.'
- 'Baker McKenzie benefits from a long-standing presence in Vietnam combined with access to a global network of expertise. This is particularly useful in transactions that require coordination across multiple jurisdictions. ’
- 'Practical, knowledgeable, and full of market insights. They are also enthusiastic and responsive, and always capable to provide practical, insightful and problem-solving advice.'
- 'Nguyen Hoang Kim Oanh - Partner Vo Ngoc Phuong Chi - Special Counsel They have demonstrated their strong industry knowledge, practical and strong commercial minds.'
Key clients
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Capitaland
- HSBC Bank (Vietnam) Ltd.
- Maybank
- Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
- Standard Chartered Bank
- Taishin International Bank Co., Ltd.
Work highlights
Assisting the Standard Chartered Bank as an Agent in relation to a term loan facility in an amount of up to US$100 million for financing Stavian Chemical Joint Stock Company.
Representing Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited and Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited, Singapore Branch, in collaboration with PT Bank Permata Tbk as security agent, in extending syndicated loan facilities to PT Cemindo Gemilang Tbk.
Representing Maybank as MLAB, the Agent and one of the syndicated lenders, on a syndicated loan in an amount of up to US$119 million with the green shoe option of up to US$81 million, for VietCap Securities Joint Stock Company as the Borrower.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Oanh Nguyen
Other key lawyers
Ngo Thai Ninh; Phuong Chi Vo; Thuy Van Pham