Baker McKenzie advises clients on a wide range of debt and equity matters, including corporate bonds, structured financing transactions, acquisition financing, and structured lending solutions. The firm also demonstrates a deep understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape and has acted on landmark blue bond and green bond issuances. The practice is led from Ho Chi Minh City by Oanh Hoang Kim Nguyen, who is adept at leading high-profile equity and debt capital market matters, including IPO deals. Ngo Thai Ninh and Phuong Chi Vo, both based in Hanoi, are also key contacts, with expertise in foreign exchange transactions, swaps, and derivatives.
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Testimonials
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- 'Practical, knowledgeable and full of market insights. They are also enthusiastic and responsive, and always capable of providing practical problem-solving advice.'
- 'Vo Ngoc Phuong Chi has demonstrated strong industry knowledge, a practical and commercial mind and problem-solving oriented thinking.'
Key clients
- Bangkok Bank Public Company Limited
- Capitaland
- Maybank
- Singapore Exchange Limited
- Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank
Work highlights
Advising Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank on Vietnam’s first blue bond issuance to support sustainable ocean and water-related economic activities.
Advising Singapore Exchange Limited on its existing securities regulations, providing guidance on the regulatory framework for secondary listings and depository receipts.
Representing the lenders, in collaboration with PT Bank Permata Tbk as security agent, in extending syndicated loan facilities to PT Cemindo Gemilang Tbk.
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
Phuong Chi Vo; Ngo Thai Ninh