DNA Vietnam LLC is a boutique firm with a deep understanding of M&A and licensing issues, known for its activity in the energy sector. The firm assists both buyers and sellers with due diligence, deal structuring, contract drafting, negotiation, and completion, alongside corporate governance, regulatory compliance, commercial contracts, and employment matters. The practice is jointly led by seasoned M&A lawyer Dang Chi Lieu and Dang Thanh Son, who brings deep sectoral knowledge and experience handling large-scale transactions.
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Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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‘DNA Vietnam LLC was a pleasure to work with, as they are a team with cohesive and extremely professional practice. They were incredibly supportive during the working process and were able to respond to our request effectively and in a timely manner. ’
‘The individuals at DNA Vietnam LLC were definitely the main factors contributing to the values that we highly regard at DNA. We appreciate how all team members bring their unique skill sets in handling their tasks, as well as their support to one another throughout the process. ’
- 'DNA team has deep legal knowledge that meets our business activity requirements, and they understand our business limitations.'
- 'Chi Lieu Dang is our trusted advisor, and he always helps us to solve our business difficulties or limitations. He is always responsive, and reliable.'
Key clients
- Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited
- Viettel Global JSC
- Coherent Corporation
- Designer Brands
- NOK Corporation
- Aqua One Water Corporation
- FPT Corporation
- SSI Asset Management Co. Ltd.
- Wealth Power Group
- Phu Cuong Group
- Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited
- Viettel Global JSC
Work highlights
Advised an investment fund on its investment in Leader Energy, a Malaysian company holding multiple assets across the region, including nine power projects in Vietnam
Advised Coherent on the establishment, expansion, and operation of several high-tech factories in Vietnam in the semiconductor sector
Advised Bitexco on its collaboration with The Dwight Schools to establish Dwight School Hanoi.
Practice head
Dang Chi Lieu; Dang Thanh Son